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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

CHICAGO, July s. The modern knights
of the Palms." of Chicago, the boys George
Wiley and Albert Smith, pleaded guilty be-
fore Judge Williamson to robbery There
were four indictments returned against them,
including two for burglary and two for rob
berry, but they were allowed to plead guilty to
one, and the others were nolle prosecuted.
The oldest is about II years old and the other
about 15 1t was claimed that they had been
put up to the work by Harry Sills, who was
indicted with them, but who has not yet been
tried. On May 10 last the trio started out as
miniature road agents, taking in Prairie
avenue, near Thirty fifth street, as
starting point In the evening they
met Joseph Hirsch and his daughter, Miss
Rachel Hirsch, of 3541 Prairie avenue
coming along They ordered them to halt, and
Wiley said: your money or your life" The
girl took to her heals, as did her father, and
the young scoundrels shot at them with
3S-calbre self-cocking revolvers, infiicting
slight wounds upon both. pair of bowie
knives and the revolvers were exhibited in
court The youths expressed great penitence.
Wiley was sentenced to two years in the pen
itentiary, and Smith was given year in the
reform school
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
TOOK HIM AT HIS WORD.
A Spirited Pennsylvania Girl Puts
a Bullet in Good Place.

BRADFORD, Pa, July S-Three men
entered the bar-room of disreputable house
on Globe street in section of this city
known as Pig Island" The house is kept
by Frank Meadows, who has a daughter
about 20 years of age, of whom
he is very proud. She is beautiful
girl Of modest demeanor, and has always
been kept from intercourse with people visit
ing the saloon. As it happened, however, she
was in the bar-room when the men entered,
and one of them, Jacob Head, aged 35 years,
began to use insulting language to her. Miss
Meadows, at first broke into tears, being
overcome with shame and anger, but recoy-
ering her self-possession she ordered the men
to leave the place. Head repeated his insult
ing expressions and closed by saying, in way
of jest that If the girl felt her
honor wounded, she could revenge herself by
shooting him. Quick as thought the girl
sprang behind the bar, seized revolver
which was in drawer, and pointing it at his
head,lpulled the trigger The bullet struck
the man in the left side, penetrating lung
He threw up his hands, staggered out on the
sidewalk and fell dead. The girl was ar
rested, although public sympathy is entirely
with her Head formerly lived in Middle
town
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

ing, and there has nevecc been any founda-
ton for them. When, because Of Lord Gar
moyle's absence, the case was removed from
the Easter term, the gossips made a with
drawal of the action out OF the removal.
The fact is, it was not even removal My
counsel say it was only transfer from the
Easter term to the Trinity term. | don't
know how the present report Originated.
There is no truth in it. | viii never conf
promise My reputation requires the vindl-
cation which the trial will give me- and
think far pore Of my reputation than do of
all the money in the world"
ssWhat causes the delay Iii bringing the
action to trial"
4Oh, I'm sure it would take the lawyers to
tell you that. 1t is something about a cita-
ton. Lord Garmoyle is away out of the
country somewhere, and they can't gsta cita-
ton to him.
"Where is he's
II don't know, am sure The papers say
he has gone to Thihet to inquire into the his
tory of the ancient monasteries there. But [
don't know anything about that, and l don't
want you to say a single thing, except that
IN never compromise-neverl"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
THERE are not so many good plowmen

THERE are not so many good pIOwmen
now as formerly, in part, doubtless. re-
suit Of using the sulky pillow, with which
extra skill in blowing does not count.
Another reason probably is that few hired
men now understand the art of setting a
pillow so that it will run easily for both
team and holder. The pillow should run
leyel. the point neither digging downward
nor turning up. 1t is but the work of a
minute to set the pillow right for one who
understands the business. Good blowing
Is an art; bad luck to the country should it
become on of the lost arts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
TIE wealth of the United States is es.

THE wealth of the United States is es-
timated at $50. 600, DOC. 900; that of Great
Britain at $40, 0OO, OOO,0 900. The wealth
per inhabitant in the United States is
5000, and in Great Britain it is $1,000.
In the United States seventy two parts OF
the wealth go to labor, twenty three to
capital and five to government. In Great
Britain forty one parts go to labor, thirty
six to capital, and twenty three to gov
eminent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

PAT. JOYCE, who scared the Britishers
the other day with brass tube and a
gill of oil, turns out to be an Irishman
from Ohio. Now no one will wonder
why the British were scared half out of
their wits It was Ohio oil that gave
the United States senate Payne. Let us
think of this before we laugh at those
Door Britishers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Eminent Editor Going to Europe.

NEW YORK, July 3.-George Jones of The
New York Times, in an interview stated that
he expected to sail for Europe, to be absent
about two months, and that during his alb
sence his paper would be conducted as an
anti Blaine sheet. SHOULD Cleveland obtain
the Democratic nomination. says Jones,
"my paper will support him, as | regard him
as good candidate, and it is my firm belief
that he would be elected" Continuing,
Jones said that he was personally on good
terms with Tilden, and knew that he would
not accept the nomination if it was rendered
unanimously
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
BROKER Moon. of Cleveland, is now on

BROKER Moon, of Cleveland, is now on
the rack. He had an arrangement with
Cashier Stanley of the lately broken bank.
Moon was to speculate and Stanley was
to furnish the money. They did not
transact their loans in the usual manner,
but Stanley would send note to Moon.
Il want more mud" Then Stanley
would put 81 900 bill in his pocket and
meeting Moon in some out-of-the way
place would pass him the money. This
was very artful and strategetic method,
but unfortunately it did not guarantee
success in the final outcome. Stanley
laid down on the Moon, and the latter
has been arrested. On Stanley evidence
Moon has been held to bail in the sum Of
$4,000 So there must be hitch in the
system somewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Speculation at Washington CItY.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3.-As the time
for the Chicago convention approaches, specu-
lation among congressman as to the probable
selection of standard-bearer for the Democ-
racy becomes more varied, and the situation
from the Washington standpoint may be said
to be decidedly mixed. Every one appears to
have candidate of his own for first choice.
The Cleveland boom appears to have lost con-
siderable strength, and Randall in the mean
time has been gaining Mcdonald and
Slocum appear to have lost supporters during
the past week In the senate, Bayard still
holds the call, and his friends claim that he
is one of the few men who can carry the
party to success.
During the past few days Tilden and Rose
Grams have been prominently mentioned for
first and second places. and the latter has
many friends who will urge his selection for
the first place on the ticket A number of
senators and members agree that no stronger
name could be presented as a counterpoise to
the ticket (which bears ON its face the name
of Logan 1t is claimed for Rosecrans that
he would carry the Pacific slope, and that if
any Democrat can carry Ohio he is the man.
A member of the Workingmen's organiza-
ton exhibited to representative of the
United press a letter fro.c rJnn Kelly, in
which that Distinguished Democrat spoke in
r::.--,::h terms of Rosecrans.
The friends of ex-senator Thurman are
more sanguine of success at this hour than
they have been heretofore. They claim that
the selection of Judge Thurman as Demo-
cratic candidate will be assured if the Ohio
delegation dicides to unite upon him as their
choice. 1t is feared by the more conservative,
however, that the strength of Payne and
Hoadly will prevent such united action.
A correspondent of The Chicago Journal
says that careful canvass of the pres-
Dental situation, as seen from this stand
point, results in the following statement:
That all the candidates except Cleveland are
doing all they can to kill him off in order to
help their own chances, but the chances are
about sixty out of 100 that he will have q
majority of the New York delegation, and
will be nominated On the first or second
ballotn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

NEW YORK, July 3.--Mr. Vanderbilt was
asked his opinion of the stock market and in
reply said: al can not think otherwise than
that the worst is over l look for higher
prices before do lower ones. No one can
tell me that this is a time to sell stocks.
If people have got the money to pay for
them there never was better time to buy.
Dividend-paying stocks ought to advance to
their dividend basis, but confidence is not
going to be restored at once There is one
thing that win show that confidence in the
dividend paying stocks is improving In
May the number of shareholders in Lake
Shore included 700 Things are coming out
all right here. The country and the people
are elastic. They can't be kept down. The
country is prosperous, and l don't see why
people keep their money locked up where it
will draw only I or n per cent, when they
can buy per cent stock for 70"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

FRED Tyson. boy of somnambulistic
tendencies living at Rockford. ILL.,, walked
out of q third story window in his sleep
early Monday morning. He went down in
a perpendicular attitude and fast asleep
for two stories and alighted on porch.
striking plump on his feet. Then he woke
up and coolly descended to terra firma by
sliding down post He was not injured
in the least
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
MANGLED ON THE RAIL.
Two People Killed In a Collision in
Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, KY, July 2.-While the regu-
lar freight train on the Kentucky Central
was waiting at Cunningham station for the
passenger train, stock train telescoped with
it. The cars were badly wrecked Mr. Gillian,
of Berea, KY, was killed outright, being
horribly mangled and crushed. His grand
daughter, Mrs, Mollie Hastings was with
him on her way to Lexington to see her
husband, to whom she had been married only
one month. She was frightfully wounded,
and died an hour and a half after the
accident.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
THE WEEPING HERCULES.
Sullivan,s Contest on-IEis Adventure
with n Marlin-Spike.

New York, July 3.-Sullivan has taken his
departure for Boston. He was looking badly.
Upon being asked as to whether he had been
drinking heavily, he said:
Its drink that bested me-" he acknowl-
edged. 1--WE been going it more or less for a
year, until my stomach has gone through
Pm going meet Mitchell in the fall, and III
never appear at boxing-match after that
No, sir, I've had enough of it. You do the
best you can, and get abused like dog. I've
had enough"
The champion came very near the verge of
tears as he made this declaration. But tears
are nothing new to him. He wept like baby
after his return to the Ashland house in the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
The Iowa Contested Election Case.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3.-The house
committee on elections, by a vote Of to <
reconsidercd It's former action declaring
Fredericks, the Democratic contestant from
the Fifth Iowa district, in the case Of Fred
ericl1s VS.. Wilson, entitled to the seat in the
house Of the five absent members two
would have voted with the majority and
three with the minority. This disposes of the
case in committee for this season.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

NEW YORK, July S-The Sun says: The
Boston Herald alleges that Mr.. Tilden favors
the nomination of Grover Cleveland at Chi
cage This is not true There is no evidence
to support the allegation. Mr. Tilden
has not said or done anything to
promote or encourage the ambition
of Mr.. Cleveland. He has not said that he
thinks Mr.. Cleveland would carry the state
of New York, or that he would be elected.
He has never expressed anything like appro-
baton for Mr.. Cleveland's political methods.
The story that he favors Mr. Cleveland's
nomination at Chicago is fabrication out Of
whole cloth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3.-The Chicago
Journals correspondent telegraphs his paper:
Every day increases the belief that congress
will not be able to adjourn this week. Your
correspondent has talked with number of
members regarding the situation, and finds
not one who expresses belief that an ed
journment this week is probable
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
The Matter Of Adjournment.

WASHINGTON CITY, July at looks
gloomy for an adjournment on Saturday,
and if there is no adjournment, then con-
gress will continue in session for three or
four weeks longer So many members
and senators are going to the conven-
ton that there will not be quo
rum in either house, and there might as well
be recess for the next two weeks Those
who go to Chicago will not return much be-
fore the 18th, and unless there is something
ahead to cause stop, debate will be kept up
indefinitely after that time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

BANGOR, Me-, July Sin the European
and North American division of the Maine
Central railroad, between Forest Station and
jackson Brook, two fires have been started,
about one mile apart A large force of men
are at work fighting the fire and protecting
the railroads On the Katahdin Iron Works
railroad another fire is raging. II rain does
not come soon the damage will he very largs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
The Amareur Press Gang,

BALTIMORE, Nd, July 2.-The Southeast
ern Amateur Press association met here,
being the eighth semi-annual convention,
representing Maryland, Virginia, Pennsyl-
vania, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and District of
Cnlumhia
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

CHICAGO, July 3.-The Inter Oceans
special from Washington City, says: A COM
mittee of Democratic senators and repre-
sentatives have gone to New York to per-
suade Tlden to reconsider his determination
not TO be a candidate. They will tell him
that his name will be brought forward at any
rate, and want authority to say that he will
accept if nominated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
9ahaaaea hv . rvnxr.r

BooNvrLLE, Mo-, July 2.-John Shirley, a
farmer, was completely beheaded by NOW
ing machine. His team ran away. Six
years ago the same team ran away, killing in
the same manner young man in Shirley
aInnlnV
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

A CHICAGO policeman shot at a burglar
yesterday morning. This is very COM
mon occurrence The bullet hit the bur-
gler. This is very uncommon occur
ence.-Chicago News.
The burglar has since died. This in
vests the occurrence with all the gorgeous
ness of phenomenon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Heavy Indemnity Demanded.

PARIS, July 3.-The French government
has demanded 500, 100000 francs indemnity
from China for alleged violation of the TEN
tien treaty. The claim is based on the recent
attack on French troops at Lang Sou by the
Chinese garrison at that place, in which a
number OF French troops were killed and
wounded
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
m,n,.ter Ioxyeil,. Eout.

LONDON, July S.-The reception and dinner
which Mr.. Lowell, United States minister, III
tended to give on July A, has been abandoned.
Lowell's physician said his patient was too i'll
to undergo the fatigue of reception, and
ordered him to keep as quiet as possible for
the next few days
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

BARTHoLDI made an idealized portrait
of his mother for the Goodness of Liber.
ty Enlightening the World" but still the
old lady needs base, and there doesn't
sppefr to be money enough in New York
city or patriotism, either. to get her a
place on which to stand
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
The Panama Canal.

WASHINGTON Cry, July 2-Lieut Brown,
of the navy, has made a report to the secre-
tary of the navy on the progress of the work
on the Panama canal, in which he expresses
the belief that the canal cannot be completed
without aid from the French government,
which is not likely to be granted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
SDOFfinp News.

New YORK, July Brighton Beach races:
First race, e mile; Florence E., first; Ba-
hama, second; Runion, third time Los
Second race, e mile; Weasel, first Riddle,
second; Manitoba third; time, l :29sI.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

A cure at last for Catarrh. The evid-
ence is overwhelming that Ely's Cream
Balm goes more directly than any other
to the seat of the disease, and resulted
in more cure than all other remdies.
- Wilkesbarre { Pay Union Leader. (Not
LIQUID or snuff, see adv't)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Must stay at Their Post.

ROME, July 3.-The pope has ordered mem
bers of the priesthood in all the cholera
infected districts to remain at their posts,
and has placed fund at the disposal OF the
bishops in urgent cases of the disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

The glory OF man is his strength. If
you are weakened down through exces-
sive study, or by early indiscretions, AL
lens Brain Food will permanently restore
all lost vigor, and strengthen the muscles
of the Brain and Body. 81; 6 for So
At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Cost Him a Heap of rToney.

ALBANY, N. Y, July 3.-Richard Heller,
of Amsterdam, and Miss Louise Scandorf, of
Fonda, were married at Fonda, the groom
surreDdering $3.50 left by his first wife on
condition that he should not marry again
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

DR.. Herbert 8. Baylis. a prominent
bling rooms in the fashionable boarding
house in which he resided. He admitted his
guilt, and said he would have committed
suicide at the time of his arrest, but he had
no weapon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Extension of Our Commercial FaeIlf-
ties.

WASHINGTON CRY, July 3-The house
committee on foreign affairs has authorized
Belmont to report resolution favoring an
extension of our commercial facilities with
the different countries of the American con-
tinent, and indicating that congress would
look with favor upon any diplomatic arrange
ment with Canada that would extend our
commerce in that direction,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
BOYS Killed by lightning.

LEToNIA, Ohio, July 1.-Two boys, Demp-
sey and Wood, years of age, were playing
under a large tree, when thunderstorm
came up. The tree was shattered by the
lightning, and both boys instantly killed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

LONDON, July 3.-It is currently reported
that meeting has been arranged to take
place at Dantzic shortly, between Emperor
William and the car of Russia
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
The Cz.r,s Coutrihut,on

ST. PETERSBURG, July 3.-The car has
given 500 600 for the relief of the sufferers in
the inundated districts of Poland
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

The receiver of the Newark Savings
institution has commenced to pay 60 per
cent. dividend, which will require So, 700, O0N
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

WASHINGTON CITY July Sin the
senate report was received from the house
in regard to the naval appropriation bill.
Hale moved that the senate insist on its
amendments; the motion wassagreed to and
the same ecnferees appointed.
At II 20, on the motion of Ingalls,, the
senate went into executive session Among
the nominations confirmed were: Watson C.
Squire, of Washington territory, to be
governor of Washington territory; Gilbert
A. Pierce, of Illinois, to he governor of
Dakota; Henry $. Neal of Ohio, to
be solicitor Of the treasury. Mote
James A Connolly, OF Illinois
heretofore nominated and confirmed as soli-
citor of the treasury, declined the appoint
mentl Samuel Loesch, of Pennsylvania, to
be secretary of New Mexico; David p B.
Pride, of Idaho, to be secretary of Idaho;
jesse W. George, of Washington territory, to
be United States marshal of Washington ter
ritory; F. Kelly, of Oregon, to be United
States marshal of the District of Oregon; A.
j. Evans, of Texas, to be United States at
torney for the western district of Texas
The following postmasters were confirmed:
d. P. Stimpson, Swamp Scott, Mass. E. o.
~, !" - Nh" ~ 7'i"' xn"n
S,'i UNI ~ - ,u',,ei' f's'oiia' HIS
- y"ei' ni'oAfii'e' tiio
ue" 'i'e uooiS ieotehe'i' van "yeh
offered a resolution, which was placed on the
calendar, prohibiting thesecretary of interior
l'oi" 'ahiss larehei steps 70 eoiiiiihi' cer'liy
:" iSitenI any iaiio sfail'eu 10 any persons OF
corporations until after the adjournment of
the Forty eighth congress.
After routine, the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill was taken up.
Garland reported favorably, with amend
ments from the Judiciary committee, the bill
relating to the taxation OF the Pacific railroad
lands
In the house, Henly, OF California, reported
a bill declaring the forfeiture OF the lands
granted to aid in the construction of rail
road from Portland, Ore, to the Central Pa
clflc railroad; placed on the calendar, After
mlmportant business, the house resumed con
sideration of the fertilization BILL and at once
proceeded to vote on the adoption of the sub
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
PORTER Bill VETOED.
The President Declines to Sign tho
Porter Relief Bill.
Business Ia Congress- Going Along
Lively-Thc Fertilization Bill
Political Gossip-A Deeis:on
eee0nsiaered-stens-
Proceedings In Congress.

WAsHINGToN Cry, July S.-The president
has vetoed the Fitz John Porter bill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
TIE DAILY ARGUS.
DE ao3aaIe ssgaroglAl cosysNTIoN

Ths countes of Rock Bland aud Henry, com
prising thetweaty first Senatorial District, are re
quested Send delegates to a convention to be
held at the court house III the city OF Rock Island
on Tuesday, July %, 1854 at O'Clock p. m, for
the purpose of p0aineling candidate for repre-
sentative, appoirfing senatorial committee and
transacting such Other business rs may properly
come before the coHFanton
The basis OF Representation will be one delegate
for every two hunasAd Votes cast for orendOri for
state treasurer ia f552 and one delegate for every
fraction of one hundred votes, as follows:
Rock Island coanty. ...213S votes-1l delegates.
Henry county u. -. 1895 votes - delegates.
JAMES K. JOHNSTON,
SAMUEL II. McNAY,
Rock Island, ILL.,, June 8, 1884. Committee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Nominated.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3.-The presi-
dent has nominated Judge Charles s. Zane,
of Springfield, His, as chief justice of Utah
territory
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Obituary.


PARIS, July 3.-M Tissot, formerly Frene
to Great Britain, is dead
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

Wheat-Firm; No 2, S34c; July, fxc;
August S5Nc; September, S7Ac Corn
Unchanged; No. q 55c bid. Oats Weaker;
No. 2, 30lc Rye-Duli; No /, 595Sc;
Barley-Quiet. No. 9, 5s5lc; September,
631Sc.