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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Slight Odds.
A Little Story with Large Moral, One
Man who Knew his own Business.

no, my dear said the venerable keeper OF a
country store to timid little girl whose heed
scarcely came up to The counter, mo, my dear
haven't any RED flannel but we have some first
rate New Orleans molasses =" Softly limiting that
she didn't think that would answer the purpose
quite as WELL the child went away in search of the
article she wanted.
Have you BEFsON,S CAPCINE PLAsTERs, -
asked gentleman Of certain drcggist whose
name could be given were it desired. Il aIn trou
bled just with touch of my old friend, the
lumbsgo. and the Benson's Plaster seems to go
the spot almost as soon as il touches the skin.
Not at present" replied the druggist. genialy
''but have lots of plasters just as good, There
is Alleock's. the Cspsicum and ohers-wont one
of them do inst as wells''
MY dear sir retcrted the gentleman, with
slight show Of temper. Il say nothing against
those articles, but am business man. and al
ways ask for precisely what want. and for moth
ing else. may enlighten you, however, when l
say that sometime ago, for another disease,
which he Capcine has since cured me- tried all
those you mention with no appreciate benefit
They are inefficient every one of them, the mean
est act of the proprietors Of some of them being
this: that they make plssters with similsr sound
ing names to deceive the unwary into believing
they ere the same thing. Experience taught me
the difference. I'll go the next in your line.
Good day
Be on your guard sgainst limitations. the gen
uine has the word CAPCINE cut Clearly in the
middle Of the plaster. All others are impositicns.
Sesbury & Johnsor, Chemists, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
TOO MANY MEN.
How the Enthusiasm OF Generous
Hearts Was Damped.

" WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 9--There was e
thrilling scene at Georgetown convent Satur,
day night. This convent is one of the oldest
IN the country, and has within its closely
guarded portals upward of one hundred
sisters who have taken the black veil.
Quite number Of them are Young
and beautiful and were once petted
daughters Of noted families In addition to
the convent proper is a largo boarding
school for Young ladies. Within block Of
this building is tie Georgetown college, a
Catholic training-school for a crowd of hot
headed southern lads Late Saturday night
an alarm of fire sounded, and the report was
sent out that the convent was on fire.
The first alarm was soon followed by a
general alarm. Stalwart firemen tore open
the doors and poured through the most sacred
precincts Of the convent, where no man had
ever before heen allowed TO enter. Women's
shrieks were heard up and down the corri-
doris, and the utmost decentralization for a
short time reigned. The fire was occasioned
by chimney burning out. The blaze COM
municatei 10 the roof.
\ crowd OF young southern paladns, to
the number Of fifty or sixty, came charging
down from the college, their hearts throbbing
with a generous fire, each one resolved to
save pretty nun even at the peril Of his life
The boys rushed through the first part OF the
house without much trouble. spurred on BIZ
his shriess of the nuns who were running
about in disordered dress, but when they
reached the door of the nunnerv proper
they found a stern sentry in
their path in the shape Of a very
cool uaster-of-faot lady superior. She said
to this mob OK fiery enthusiasts; There are
already too many men in this house. There
is enough scandal and decentralization here
now without You, and then she sternly told
the youngsters to depart. She drove them
out like flock of sheep. In a few moments
the fire was OFT and then the firemen hustled
out, hnt the convent has not, even up 10 the
present hour, regaiued its old spirit Of sacred
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Langtry made
her first appearance in New York this season
at the Fifth Avenue theatre. She was
supported by Charles Coghlan and her
OWL company in PERIL The play
is an adaptation from Sar1ou by Steven
son and Scott, and was produced some
years ago at Wallack's The general i'm
preston seemed to be that Mrs. Lsngtry had
greatly improved in her acting, and the
audience was kind to her During the play
she attempted the Davenport fall in a scene,
but her effort was greeted with laughter
Mr.. Coghlan made a hit as the lover The
scenery was very fine and the general support
good.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
AN ANSWER WANTED.

Can any ore bring us case of Kidney
or Liver Complaint that the Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure2 We say that they
can not, rs thousands of cases already per
manently cured and auI who are daily re
commenting Electric 3itters, will prove.
Bight's Disease, Diabetes. week Back. or
any urinary complaint quickly cund; they
purify the blood, regulate the bowels. and
act directly on the diseased parts. Every
bottle guaranteed. For sale al soc. bot
tie by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

81. LOUIS. Jan. 9-The search in the ruins
of the convent at Be.isyille, H., was re-
sumei Two more bodies have been found
The remains Of Sister Superior Mary Jerome
are discovered. They were Unidentified by
srecacles. With gold chain attached
to p cross ami a rosary. The re-
mains reported As thoss OF Sister Air
CELIA are now supposed to be those of
Siste. Edwina, Granting that each little
heap Of charrei bones and roasted flesh that
50 far has been taken from the ruins repre-
sents a separate body, and it is very difficult
to determine whether they do, there are still
FIVE persons missing. The funeral of the
victims to be buried has been fixed All the
priests and fathers in the diocese OF Alton
are invited 70 attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
after These Railway Grants.

WASHINGTON CITT, Jan e-Tbe houss
committee on public lands have directed
Chairman Cobb To report bill declaring the
forfeiture Of the lands granted by thu gov
eminent 70 the following railroad companies
namely: Gulf & Ship Island, TEcaloosa &
Mobile, Mobile & New Orleans Memphis
s Charleston, E!ytoG & BearLs Bluff,
Savan nah & Albany, New Orleans & State
line, Iron Mountain & Arkansas, The grants
to these roads aggregate about 5,C0O, 90 acres
Of land The committee viii take Up for con
sideration the Texas Pacific land question,
when ex-Secretary Evarts, counsel for the
road, is expected TO address the committee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
GRAPES DID 1T.
Ex-senator Mcdonald Tells Raw
Ohio Went Daraoeratfr.

CINCINNATI, Jan. Q. The Enquirer special
from indianapolis SAYS that at a recent social
party in that city Mr., Mcdonald was asked
how the Republicans lost Ohio in October
last
"Iu some respects it was a peculiar can
vass,r said the ex-senator. Three weeks be-
fore the election the Republicans had the
state The only issue that had been discussed
up to that time was Scott law and every day
the Democrats saw its increasing popularity,
when they had counted upon its being re-
ceiyed in exactly the opposite direction
While there were other and more important
issues involved, they had been over
looked The liquor dealers and makers were
glad to accept the Scott law as present set
tlement at least, of the question, and they
had lost interest in the campaign. The tariff
ON wool had been reduced, which made some
spite votes but not enough to change the
result; and at this time the Republic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
The Democratic National Conyen-


WASHINGTON CITY, Jan 9.-There seems to
be growing impression among Democrats
that the Democratic national convention will
go TO Chicago, \ prominent Democratic
congressman said that he thought
Chicago was the best place in the
country 10 hold the convention. and he
believed it would 60 there. No other place,
be said, has the conveniences that Chicago
possesses-and, if the nominations should b
hotly contested and the session consume
several days, St Louis or Cincinnati would
be unendurable' 1t is pretty evident that, if
Chicago VIII make the proper effort, it viii
be likely to get the prize.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
RESCUED FROM DElTH.

William J. Coughlin. of Someryille,
Mass, says: In the fall of 1875 | was
taken with bleeding lungs followed by a
severe cough. | lost my appetite and flesh
and was confined to my bed In 1877
was admitted TO the Hospital. The doctors
said had hole in my lung q big as
half dollar. At one time a report went
around that / was dead Igave up hope,
but friend told me of DR.. William Halls
Balsam for the lungs. got a bottle.
when. to my surprise. | commenced to
feel better, and today l feel better than
for three years past.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Passed AWAY.

NEW YORK, Jan. "A dispatch announces
the death. at Davas, Switzerland, of Julius
Hallgarten senior partner of the firm Of
Hallgarten & Co, New York He was
noted for hberahty to public charities and
enterprises, was one of the oldest members Of
the stock exchange, and president of the
Philharmonic society. At one time be was a
director Of tho Hannibal & ST, Joseph rail
way and the Rank of North an.rica-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
BISMARCK. Insurance RiiI.

BERLIN, jar. Prince Bismarck's new
insurance bin, which is to DO presented at the
opening Of tAe r,-icEstag. is regarded as likely
70 ba q strong bid b. the government to Sc
cure the support Of the working classes The
government proposes TO Iusl;s the provisions
Of TIE law compulsory upon autonomous
trades manufacturing and oth6r corporations.
The sseSerssrlsestt svszzttsail, to guarantee the
workmen against !osscs and 10 secure them in
every way. Tire workmen will not be
Obliged 70 contrilate anYthing directIy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
In the Committees.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 9,-The senate
committee on finance had under consdera-
ton Sherman's bin, which proposes to IN
crease the circulation Of the national hanks
from 70 per cent Of the face value to - PER
cent. Of the market value of the bonds depos-
tied 1t is believed that the committee viii
reach conclusion upon the bill next week
The ways and means committee has
divided the presidents message among the
sayRrgl SnE-porur,it+aas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
laoturEa tha Crew

LONDON. Jan. e--The government Of
Dutch East midas has sent Gsoops to the west
coast of Archeen 10 compel the rajah to sur
render the crew Of twenty five men Of the
steamer Nesero, wrecked there in
November last. The vessel was plum
desed and destroyed by Acheuesa.
Among the captives ara Second Officer
Moore, two Italians, two Germans, two
Norwegians, and one American. The British
gunboat Pegasus, sent to their relief in De-
cember, was unable TO communicate with the
raiah, and the British consul, Kennedy, has
reported that il the Pegasus had fred upon
the tribe the prisoners would have been
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

We contend that no man has right
to drink liquor, smoke or chew tobacco,
ii he be indebted to another, until the
debt is paid. 1t may be suggested that
debts are often SO great that it would
require a total abstinence from the use
of these Injuries. In such case we be-
lieye it to be a duty to creditor TO aban
don their use for lifetime, for none
have honor who invest money legally
due another, for those useless articles.
-0riskang Falls (-N. ~ Aetcs.
Some fine specimens of California
mountain trout in an aquarium at Ro-
chester, \. Y, were found to have been
considerably injured by being bitten by
one of their number of a quarrelsome
disposition. Seth Green being informed
of the matter, took a pair of pincers
and pulled out the offenders teeth. The
teeth of the trout are not necessary for
mastication, but are intended to aid the
fish in holding its prev. This is the first
instance on record OF fish dentistry
Rochester Express.
A young lady in Norwich, Conn. has
the uncommon power of naming any
note that may be touched on the piano
At a public concert she said that the
piece the orchestra was then PLAYING
was in the key of d. A gentleman went
to the conductor at the conclusion OF
the piece, and returned with the reply
that they had played in D fat. Further
inquiry revealed the fact that the piano
to which the orchestra was tuned was a
semi-tons below concert pitch. Hart
ford Post.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

PITTsBURG, Jan y.-The Chronicles VIC
keeSport PA dispatch says: Work was
resumed by the National Rolling mill and
Forge company. the workmen accepting re-
duction of wages ranging from 12H to 25
per cent. Woods Iron works also started in
full blast at former WAGES. The National
Tube works viii resume at a reduction"
READING, Pa, Jan. IL ork has been re-
surned In all of the departments Of the Read
ing Iron works The works employ 1,O00
men at the sheet mill The pudtlers wages
have been reduced from S. 80 to s. . per ton.
A number Of other manufacturers are pre-
paring TO resume work and the outlook in
the iron trade is generally brighter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
No Disfranehisement of Women.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.--The woman suffrage
state executive committee denounces Sena-
tor Edmunds proposition TO disfranchise
women in Utah as a gross wrong to the non
polvgamists and also to the polygamists, by
compulsion, and as a punishment without
trial of those who believe in polygamy. The
New York senator's and representatives will
b. called upon to resist the proposition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Social Notes.

WASHINGTON kCTTY, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Blaine
gave small german" TO her young daughter.
which was greatly enjoyed by those present,
both in itself and in the Opportunity it
offered them to meet Mrs. Copp!nser, whose
marriage was celebrated in the Blaine
mansion just a year ago: She has been
with her husband in Eansas dur
ing the year, and is warmly welcomed
hack to Washington by her old
friends, She brings James G. Blaine Cop
pinger with her, and now Grandpa Blaine
divides his time between his book-writing
and attentions to his first graudchiId, which,
as it Tears his own name, cannot he neg
lected. Mrs. Post, Of Wyoming. who has
the distinction Of being the only con
greSman's wife who has voted and
served on jury, is here, and quite a favorite
in society, too. She IS an ardent advocate Of
the right of woman to be full citizen. and
does not neglect to vote for her husband OF
in other political elections in Wyoming, where
the full right of citizenship is given TO tie
sex, and does not ''shirk7 the duty az sitting
on jury, even n a murder trial
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Pope aud Prince Imperial.

LONDON, Jan. "a Rome correspondent
says: The conversation of the pope and
crown prince Of Germany consisted Of two
parts, one to remain absolutely secret, and
the other to BE- published at
the proper fine. TIE pope has informed the
Cardinals that he has consigned to the secret
archives a detailed account OF the converse
ton, that poStsrity may hSve a statement Of
r,al,nh L. 1a..itar,.A
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Leiterln. About the ARTILLERY.

PARIS, Jan. a-PuI-ce have arrested 8 er-
man at Po:tieTs Oh account Of his continued
lettering around the artillery depot in that
city. When taken before the project he
gave eyaSive answers On he!ng searched
complete plans OF the depot were found in
his ,,.sSz.Si,-,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
His Forehead Torn on.

PITTsBURt5, Pa, Jan. 9.-James Gordon,
workman il charge Of planning machine in
Evans Cuuningham's mill, went under the
machine while it was in motion to adjust a
bolt and accidentally raised his head and was
struck in the forehead by the rapidly revolv-
ing knives. His forehead was tornof, and
he was knocked backward and the base Of
his skull badly crushed. His age was $, and
he has wife and children. He cannot re-
over.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Springer MilI.InvestiSate.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 9-Representa-
tive Springer is getting ready to investigate
the department Of justice. He Gays he viii
at least ascertain whether or rot there Is
any foundation for the allegatic=s Of extra
vagance the star route trials
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
The iowa state Ca.,toL.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, Jan Ell is now de
termined to hold the Inauguration and dedi-
cation ceremonies Of the new capitol in the
rotunda Of that edifce, as neither hall will
hold TIE crowds Admission will be by cards
from members of tina legislature In the
evening an informal reception win be given
In the roSunda by the governor and iieuten-
ant governor, when the whole edifce will be
lighted for the first time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

MONTREAL Jan. "A very large and ex-
cited meeting OF the shareholders of the
Montreal Loan and Mortgage company was
held The auditors report shows that
the books are irregular, and that
the absconding secretary and treasurer.
George ". Craig. is a defaulter in at least
Sj0,000 Some Of the directors are charged
with getting loans contrary to the charter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. sc. A. Fowler,
OF the Worse & Fowler company. dealers in
agricultural implements, has been arrested
ou a charge Of embezzlins the company's
funds to the amount of Sl,4oO. A receiver
was appointed Saturday who caused Fowler's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
The French In roaauia.

PARIS, Jan. The stack OF the French
troops upon Bac Mini has been fixed fer the
18th inst Admiral Caurbett announces
that he Is awaiting endorsements, which ars
expected hourly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Delmonico's Disa appearance.

New YORK, Jan. 9--It is rumored that
MIR Charles Delmon;co, Whose disappearance
Saturday last caused SO much speculation,
has put in an appearance at the Beaver street
restaurant Inquiry was made at that estab
hshment, and it was said that nothing was
known Of the missing mans whereabouts
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
ARAB PASHA TALKS.
The Ranished Pasha on Egyptian
Affairs.
die Thinks the English Decision the
Corraet Thing---Nile Notes
Foreign News
Items

LONDON, Jan "A reporter Of the Ameri-
can Press Association had an interview with
Arab Pasba at Colombia, Ceylon Arab
was cheerful. and seemed fairly contenteei
with his enforced residence i'll Ceylon. When
Informed what the object OF the re lorters
visit was, Arab inquired after the latest
new from Egypt. and was told Of the
present successes of Fl Mahii together
with the action of England 10 insisting
ON the abandonment Of Scudan south and
west of Wady Haffa, and determination of
assisting the Egyptian army in the defense OF
the frontier. He listened to the narrative of
affairs in Egypt with avidity. When asked
what he thought of the decision of the Eng
Gsh government, he said it was a wise decis
ion, giving 1t as his opinion that if England
sent troops into Soudan, they would
surely be defeated, as Ell Mahdi's
foscas were endowed with the spirit of
self-sacrifce and devotion, which
would take large force of experienced sol
diers 10 subiue. "Much larger" he added
Significantly, than England at present can
spare for service in Egypt Besides" said
Arab, Egypt will be mnch stronger with
the loss of Sondan, as it has always required
large army to keep it in subsection. With
this army quartered in Egypt the country
would present a formidable front in case
OF war with foreign power. l have
always expressed the opinion since my ar
rival in Ceylon that Ell Mahdi would triumph
should not be surprised to hear of him
marching on Cairo He will not confiue his
operations to Soudan, as | believe Cairo his
objective point The withdrawal OF troors
! from Soudan and the concentration of largo
bodY of English and Egyptian troops in
Egypt proper may prevent Ell Mahdi from
reaching Cairo; but Egyptian soldiers
can hardly be depended upon, their synpa-
thies being entirely with Ell Mahdi"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Did He Rnow It was T.oaaeas

ELwooD, Ind, Jan. 9y-At Kidwell farm
west of this city, Miss Mollie Ring was acci.
deutally shot dead by a shotgun in the hands
of John Kidwell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
A @neciaI Nessaae

WASHINGTON CITY. Jan. 9-The president
sent a special message to congress in relation
to tie Mississippi river improvements. 1t is
understood to favor a liberal appropriation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Heavy Failure,

NEW YORK, IAN. Cit is reported that
SimouS & Co, silk ms nufacturers, Newark,
New jersey, have failed Liabilities between
s5ch, go and $500, COO
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
The Rextnn. Dion Ri,IIard Cante.t

AERIDES, Conn. Jan. e.-In the billiard
match between Dion and Sexton, the first
game Of $50 points was won by Dion, and the
second cushion carom game, 900 points, was
won BY sexton
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

Malaria positively cured with Emory 5
standard Cure Pills. never failing remed
v; purely vegetable, contain no quinine,
sugar coated. % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

PITTSPURG, Jan 9.-An attsnaps is eeing
mace to secure a convention of railway men
who saw service during the war 70 make
demand on congress fer recognition of their
services.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
why the Ministry Resigned.

CAIRO, Jan. 9-The text of the letter sent
to the kheiive by the Egyptian ministers who
resigned is as follows: The queens govern
ment has demanded the abandonment
of Soudau. We have NO right to
take the step since Soudan is in posses
sion OF tho porte and Entrusted to our
charge. The queens government states that
Egypt should follow its counsels without ais
cussion, This declaration violates the or
ganic .cscript Of August 2s, 1878, that the
khejye governs with and through his min
is.ers. We resign because we are prevented
from governing in accordance with the CON
stitution"
ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 9--Nubar Pasha has
accepted thu premiership, and will form a
ministry. Mr. Vincent has been rendered
and accepted the portfolio Of minister of
finance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Dry TETTER.

most o5st nate type. Was treated by many Of the
best ply sicisns; took quantities Of mercury. pot
ash and arsenic which, instead Of curing the fHet-
ter. crippled me mp with mineral poison snd rheu-
hatism. The letter continued TO grow worse,
and the itching almost made me crazy In this
condition was induced To take Swifta Specific
and the result IVES ssastonshing a. it was arafify
ing In few mouths the Tetfer was entirely well
the mcrcurial poisoning all on! Of nay system and
was q well man-and due only ia S~ifrs Spec; fc
An ike sufferers should take It,
JAMES DuNNING, Louisville, Ey.
Our treatise on Blood and Skin Dissases mailed
free to applicants
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.
angl5dIy Drawers, Atlanta, tS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Newspaper Prohibited.
The Belleviiie Convent Horror.

PARIS. Jan. 9.--Tho government has pro-
hibited the entry into France of the news
paper Revolt published at Geneva