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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
The County Democracy.

New YORK, June a The county De
mocracy put themselves on record in favor of
the nomination of Governor Cleveland for
president. At the meeting Of the county
committee the chairman of the assem-
bly, district delegations reported the
number of men who will go to the
Chicago convention in the county Democracy's
soeci,l train, which will start from the West
s3hore railroad depot probably on the morn
irg OF the Fourth of July. The report
showed that at least 500 men would go
Therpupon Commissioner Hubert o.
Thompson moved that the representatives
from each assembly district organize
Cleveland club and that the
twenty-four district clubs be urged to
attend the Chicago convention. Col John R.
Fellows, in seconding the motion, said that
New York state was to be the battle-ground
l the coming contest, and that the demand
ad been made in all parts of the country
hat New York should name the candidate
for the presidency The Republicans had
put before the people the worst they
| had Their candidate was a plumed
knight on horseback, and his followers were
mercenary adventures, who were shouting
for Our Jim" and the surplus which they
believed he was going to distribute among
| them. Against this candidate the people de
| manded that the Democracy should put up
| their best man. That man was Governor
| Cleveland, who, in the speakers opinion, was
| an honest, self-poised statesman, who had
| demonstrated that he could rise above his
party when necessity demanded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
Reviewing the Situation.

CHICAGO, June 24-The Journals Wash
ington City correspondent telegraphs: Every
few days something comes to the surface in
the record of Senator Bayard which causes
those opposing him to renew their
attacks upon him. Field is opposed on
the ground that he cannot carry his
own state either in convention or
in the election. McDonald's pronounced
free trade views are acknowledged by nearly
all to bar him from first place There is
just now a move by those opposing Cleve-
land i'll favor of Thurman. 1t is understood
that a strong effort will be made in his be-
han at Chicago. Thurman clubs have
been organized in Ohio, and several hun
dred Thurman Democrats have been enlisted
to go tn Chicago. Meanwhile, however,
Paine should not be forgotten. The general
impression is, at this writing, that the chances
are about two to one in favor of Cleveland
that some compromise will be made which
shallputFlowero out of the presidential race and
give Cleveland the unanimous support of his
own state, and thus secure the nomination.
A good deal of stir was caused here by the
fact that the New York Sun and New York
Star join in denouncing Cleveland as not a
proper man to be a party's candidate, and
favoring the nomination of Randall Randall
is said to have said in consultation with a
friend that this did not at oil surprise him, as
he had known for month that he could have
the support of these as well as other
papers if he desired. The belief is
expressed here that Randall is, and has been
all along, Tilden's choice for the nomination,
and that the bringing out of his name at this
time is n part of the general plan framed
long ago to make Randall the nominee of the
party.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
TELEGRAPHIC.
POLITICAL GOSSIP.
What John Kelly's Paper Says About
Cleveland.
E.etters from the Saehem-Talk About
New YOrk-The County Democracy
Missouri Democrats-LO.
gan Notified.

New York, June 24-The Star, John
keiiy's organ, says:
Frankly replying to the interrogations OF
many correspondents and many cotem-
poraries, The Star is of opinion that Grover
Cleveland is one of the very weakest candi-
dates prominently mentioned for the
Chicago Democratic convention. Two
years ago he was elected governor by the
phenomenal majority of 1872, ,S54; to-day we
do mot think he could carry the state against
Blaine. He received nearly 800 more votes
than were cast for Hancock in 1880; but there
was gap of 2l3,0S0 between the vote for
Garfield in 1880 and that which was given to
Folger in 1882. Besides, the majority for
Lieutenant Governor Hill was consid-
erably larger than that of the governor,
who headed the ticket with him Last
fail owing to the domineering tactics of the
clique who have undertaken to manage" the
governor, the Democratic nominee for secre-
tary of state was defeated by 1S, 5S6 votes-a
difference of 100000 in single twelve month.
1t is worthy of note that his nomi-
nation at Chicago is urged now by
only three daily papers in New York
and Brooklyn-The Times, Post, and Union
not one of which is Democratic. Throughout
the rest of the state the situation is almost
identical, as shown by the tone of the Demo-
cratic press and the attitude of the delegates
to the national convention. During the past
ten days The Star has received nearly 400
letters from -monopolists, trrdeS- -unionists,
and others declaring that even the advo-
cacy of their favorite newspaper would
never induce them to vote for
Grover Cleveland We do not believe that
Cleveland is the man for the emergency II
a suitable candidate cannot be discovered
here we will gladly accept any broad minded,
clean-handed Democrat from any other state.
Who he will be il is the function of the ma
tiunal convention to determine
The Star adds that it will loyalty support
the nominee of the Democratic convention
whoever he may be
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
Pensions for Service.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 24.-The senate
after a lively debate, come to a vote OF
Ingalls, amendment to the Mexican pension
bill, which removed the limitation from the
arrears of pension act. The amendment
was defeated-ayes &c; nays, 81 a.
follows Ayes Allison, Blair, Bowen
Cameron (Wis.) Conger, Cullom, Dawes
Dolph, FI-ye, Hale, Harrison, faasails. Tap
ham, Logan, Mcmillan, Malone, Manderson
Miller Call Miller. On. ", Mitchell, Palmer
Pike, Plumb, Sawyer, VanWyck, Wilson-2G
Nays-Bayard, Beck. Brown, Call, Cockrell
Coke, Colquitt, Edmunds, Fair, Farley
George, German, Groome, Hampton, Harris
Hawley, jackson, Jonas, Jones tFla) Kenna
Lamar, McPherson, Maxcy, Morgan, Morrill,
Pendleton, Pugh, Ransom, Riddleberger
Salisbury, Sewell, Sherman, Slater, Vance
Vest Walker Williams-37
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
Missouri Democrats.

ST. LOUIS, June 24-The state Demo
cratic convention for the election of dele
gates-at-large to the national convention at
Chicago and for naming the district dele
gates, met at the Standard theatre between IL
and II O'Clock. The attendance is very
large, all the counties in the state being rep
resented John O'Day, chairman of the state
central committee, called the convention to
order, and named Congressman M. Clardy as
temporary chairman, w. L. Fitzgerald, of
St Louis, temporary secretary, and two as
sistants and full list of minor officers.
On taking the chair, MIR. Clardy made q
brief address he arraigned the Republican
platform and named the Democratic candi
dates before the party. Tiiden's name wal
greeted with loud applause. Thurman
Bayard and McDonald's names were alst
applauded, but the greatest demonstration
was made at the mention of Grover Cleve
land.
Mayor Ewing was then introduced ans
made speech welcoming the delegates t.
the city. The usual business COMMITTEES
were then named, and q recess taken until
sp. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
moon as large and as round as it is, to say

moon as large and as round as it is, to say
nothing of being in an elevated altitude,
changes And SO with the Moline
regatta. The brethren first set their stakes
to have the regatta on July nth and 12th.
Then they thought the 14th and 18th
would do. We thought after the second
change that the thing was settled, but
10 and behold there has been yet an
other change, this time to the 18th and
10Th of July. The Davenport races
which come off July 18th, 10th and 18th,
it was found would conflict with the at
tendance at the regatta, so another change
was made. We hope the brethern will
spit on their hands and hold on like grim
death to this latter date
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
Letters from Kelly.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, June ga private
letter from John Kelly to gentleman in the
city is printed here, in which the writer says:
l have the impression Mr.. Bayard would be
the strongest candidate to run in the present
condition of our political affairs. There are
large number of business men in this city
whose eyes are turned toward him as being
one of the prrest men in public life Yours,
etc, JOHN KELLY.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, June 24-The Hon.
M. X McGrath received the following sig
nificant letter from John Kelly, the Tam
many sachem:
NEW YORK, June 21.-MICHAEL K. Nc
GRATH, ESQ, SECRETARY OF STATE, JET
FERsoN CITY, Mo-MY DEAR SIR: In reply
to yours of the 9th inst, in which you make
full inquiries, which l propose to answer
in a very few words and in a general way
am of the opinion that Mr. Bayard will be
the most available and is the strongest man
before the public, and there could be no mis-
take made in nominating him at Chicago the
8th of July You may depend upon it that
Mr.. Cleveland will not be as strong as Bayard
if test could be made with the people. Very
respectfully yours, JOHN KELLY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
ARraudnlentInf

LONDON, June 24.-The case of George
johnson, alias Mcdonnell who gave himself
up to the police at Ely and confessed that hi
took part in the Victoria railway explosion
expressing willingness to give state'sevidence
turns out to be a bold attempt to Obtain
money from the secret service fund of the
police department. The nervousness and ex
citement which johnson displayed when max
ing his disclosure 10 the police are now saic
to have been the result of prolonged spree
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
Vale Alumni Meeting.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. June 24.-The annual
meeting of the alumni of Yale college has
taken place There were numerous addresses
The report on college affairs was presented by
President Porter. At IL o'clock the unveiline
of the statue of the late Professor Benjamin
Silliman took place The statue is bronze
eight feet high, and was unveiled by Robert
L. Park, the servant of Professor Silliman
for forty years Governor Hoadly, of Ohio
delivered the annual address, on the subject
of "Codiffcation in the United States"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
HeWitf,s Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON CITY, June "a The admins
trative portion of Hewitt's tariff BILL afte
being considerably modified by the ways AM
means committee, has been placed in Hewitt
hands, to be reported as soon as Hewitt cal
prepare report The vote on its adoption
was a strict party one, the Republicans voting
against it and all the Democrats for it. NJ
action is expected this session The bill vii
be printed to enable the next session to oh
tain the views of the business men
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
National Republican Committee.

PITTsBURG, June Alt Is said that b. F,
Jones, the iron manufacturer of this city, has
been selected for the position of chairman OF
the Republican national committee, and thai
the matter will be settled at the meeting OF
the committee in New York on Thursday
Mr.. Jones, when spoken to, admitted that the
subject had been preached to him, and sale
he had suggested that the possibility of his
acceptance of the position would depend
upon the fulfillment of certain conditions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25

LONDON, June 24.-The proposed arrange
ments for the future of Egypt have created q
favorable impression at Cairo The news
papers at Vienna approve the Anglo French
agreement in regard to Egypt, which they
consider highly advantageous to France. The
only difficulty, they think will be in securing
the English parliament's approval of Gran
yille's course
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
COngratuIatins CaIkfns,

WASHINGTON CITY, June 24.-Hon. Will
lam Fl. Calkins, the Republican nominee for
governor OF Indiana, has returned to Wash
ington. Upon entering the house he was
warmly congratulated by both Republicans
and Democrats. The latter said: "We'ii
beat you if possible, but if Indiana must have
a Republican governor there is no one we
would rather have than youn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
Indiana Democracy.

CHICAGO, June 24-The Journals special
from indianapolis says: The indications are
that Col Isaac Gray will be dominated fol
governor on the first ballot by the Democratic
state convention Senator voorhees, has ar
rived, and his friends are urging him upon
the delegates, but it is said without author
ity. The present secretary, auditor aud
treasurer will be renominated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25

DR.. Prices Vanilla flavor Is extracted
from the vanilla pod. obtained from Mex
leo This popular flavor, as made by DIR.
Price. embodles all of the delicate aroma
of this agreeable fruit, and is free from
the strong, rank taste of those extracts
sold as vanilla. If something nice is
wanted to flavor, get DR.. Prices Special
FlayarinS extracts
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
Gen. Logan Notified.

WASHINGTON CRY, June 24.-The com
mittee appointed by the Chicago convention
headed by Chairman Henderson, called OF
Gen. Logan and notified him of his nomina
ton. Logan in accepting said he had moi
sought the nomination, pledged himself tt
support the Chicago platform, and promises
to respond more fully hereafter, The commit
tee then Withdrew.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
More Land Forfeiture.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 24-The hous,
committee on public lands has decided to 4
to report favorably the bill which.proposes t.
declare the forfeiture of lands claimed by th'
Southern Pacific railroad of California fo
road completed since July l, 1878. Five ant
half million acres are involved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
Railway Fares to the July Convention

CHICAGO, June 24-For the information
of delegates and visitors TO the Democratic
national convention, to be held in Chicago
July 8, 1884, it is announced that all railroads
leading to Chicago will transport delegates
and visitors for one round-trip ticket, or
fare one way, good from July to II, inclu-
sive; except the Chicago, Milwaukee Il st.
Paul railway, from non-competing points,
fare will be one and one-third for the round
trip, and the Chicago & Northwestern rail
way will sell round-tip tickets from non
competing points for one and one-tifth fare.
Yours respectively,
JOHN FORSYTHE,
Chairman of the reception committee
JOHN H. CoLyIS Secretary
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
The River.
The river is rising rapidly

The river is rising rapidly
The Mary Morton came down this
morning.
The Josephine was in and out on hel
regular trip today.
The Natrona, Moline and Ida Fulton
passed up yesterday.
The muddy river Fanny Lewis is ex
pected down this afternoon.
The stage of the Mississippi at Rock
Island is 6s; Dubuque; Lacrosse, So
St. Paul. All; st. Louis, 23.3. The Mis-
souri,: Omaha, 13.1; Yankton, D. T., 1876
The pretty Pittsburg, Capt. John Xii
leen, of the Diamond 10 Line. leaves
promptly at 4 p. m. tomorrow for st.
Paul, following the famous Sidney. The
Mary Morton follows the Pittsburg Tht
Mary Morton viii leave next Thursday aI
.. m.-6. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25

LONDON, June 24.-In the match game Of
cricket at Leicester, between the Philadel
phia team and the gentlemen of Leicester
shire, the Americans won by an inning and
los runs. The gentlemen of Leicestershirt
scored 81 runs the first inning and 95 the
second, while the Philadelphians scored 26t
the first inning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
THE pRErTIEsr LADY IN ROCK ISLAND.

Remarked to a friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy
as it stopped her cough instantly wher
others had no effect whatever. So tC
prove this o. Grotjan will guarn
tee it to all. Price 90 cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
accident on a ounarder.

LIVERPOOL, June 24.-As the Cunard
steamer Pavonia, from Boston, was entering
the dock here she burst her cylinder. The
engineer was killed and many other persons
injured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25
Send Money by American Express Co. Money
0rdare

Receipts given. Money refunded if
Orders are lost. Sold at all offices of the
Co. Payable at $500 places. Rates: to
$5-5c; $10-8c.: $2010c. $30-12c
| $40 -15c.: $50 20c. Apr2Sd3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25

CHICAGO, June 24.-Judge Drummond has
forwarded to the president his reignation OF
his Office as judge of the United States circuit
court for this circuit, TO take effect July
Nothing positive is known as to his successor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-25

Another Change.
This world of changes. Even the
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-12-27
SiGIsMUND DANIELviRz.
Honolulu December "a, 1884.
Our Patent LNsc.

EDITOR SATURDAY PREss-.Sfy; am
sorry to observe that such an act is in force as
that which the Legislature Of Hawaii has lately
passed to establish "patent system, no
doubt with desire to benefit the community.
yet an ac, which has very few safeguards Of
planting and national interests. Some of tn.
reasons why for one am opposed b patents,
you will find in a volume which take the
liberty of sending you. fear, however, its
bulk will prevent its receiving sufficiently
early and realizing attention. Let me there
fore say, by your favor, that am SO thoroughly
body ont OF the Kingdom who is inventor
right to hinder all the sugar.planters of the
kingdom from adopting every improvement
which the growth of science happily brings
within reach Of all mankind, is mistaken in
policy and will be oppressive in practice,
that l am bold enough, at the risk Of in
curing blame, 10 urge patriotic government
and an enterprising population TO take the
earlies, opportunity of getting The act either
abrogated, or modified so as to conhne the
StsutlilS VI ptNhcSSs tWhith III any case WouIei
be hurtful to the public to actual residents
within the Hawaiian Kingdom. Even those
favored ones should be put under an obligation
TO charge for license no more than is reason
able, and no more than the sugar business in
these bad times can afford to pay. Your CO.
operation in that direction will be great ser.
vice to all persons engaged in the staple in
dustry OF the kingdom, who hope will take
in good part this my representation, made
without solicitation, on their behalf. Let me,
respectfully, say to them, and especially to
His Majesty and the Hawaiian governnent,---
"favfee and "pt,dnm saf sapienti61s."
Yours, etc., etc,
r a. MAcFIg, X. c. X.
Dr-ghorn, Colinton. Midlothian, Scotland
Noveniber-24, 1854
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-12-27

met by a condensed vet explicit abstract
Of Honolulan happenings. and the sa
lent feature Of the news OF the world
for the weeks covered by the semi
monthly mail Such an abstract re.
quires quite as much industry and good
Judgment (per amount of news fur
nished) as the like work of similar news.
papers in other lands The news OF
Honolulu ought to include every i'm.
portant political, financial. commercial
and social event, every public improve
ment. and every private improvement
of sufficient importance to awaken pub
lie interest social questions that have
become part of public discussion the
educational and religious interests Of
the place The worlds news ought
not to be merely political, commercial
and sporting Something of what is
going on in literature, science, art,
music, philosophy and criticism ought
to make part Of the worlds news.
do not mean that any paper here could
or ought give exhaustive intelligence
on any topic | have mentioned.
| do not forget that some of the
worlds best periodical literature, m all
the departments OF modern thought.
reaches many Hawaiian homes But
| think every four issues of really use
ful English Hawaiian weekly ought to
give something of a, least suggestive
interest on s5ery topic Ihave mentioned
But consider the news-supplying
function of the weekly press of less
importance than its function as med.
ium for dilfusing thought among the
people. say this in no spirit Of
Journalistic conceit. On the contrary
| cheerfuly acknowledge that the ideas
Of his readers are very often better
worth recording than are the editors
own. 1t is the general fund Of ideas
that the judicious editor will most often
draw open. He will, if possible,
makes his columns desirable vehicle
for the opinions Of thoughtful men and
women in every walk of life. He will
do the best .eitherso make them write
or talk on current topics; and there
will be ample scope for the exercise of
both tact and judgment in exclsing,
expanding and suppressing (aoitho1f
o6ense) the material SO acquired.
think he will prove in the end
the most successful conductor of a
weekly--in countries like this-who,
in news, in the reflection of popular
ideas, and in his own editorial expires
sion, keeps most nearly pefect pace
with the best intelligence of the com
munity in which he labors.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-12-27

proven a false jade, I've fear the sex Of
the metaphorl to whor we gave heart
and purse and reputation with disas-
trous result But surely this JOYOUS
New Year, in its youth and beauty, It's
cleareyed candOr, its ingenious trust
fulness, is not to prove false No mat
ter il the new year Of twelve months ago
was Just as beautiful and just as ingen.
uouS, We kHo10, we Ieei, We are Jnyr b.
yond tnyety that 1885 will be to US all
that 1884 was not if the old Vag un.
kind Bur let none of US forge, the
past years lessons 1t will be well for
those Hawaiians who take nothing on
trust who take every fair promise of
nature and OF the signs of the
times" with a grain Of salt" II is
far better that we make up our minds
that sugar will be low during 1885, and
rctrcnch accordingly, than that we see
rose.hued skies through opal-tinted
glasses. II the planters and merchants
of the Hawaiian Islands do not learn
speedily the twin lessons OF economy
in expenditure and prudence in invest
ment the next few wears are likely to
prove the saddles, in our commercial
and industrial history
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-12-27

EpIroa SATURDAY PREss---.Siy. should
ike to cali the attention Of Hawaiian cattle
breeders to the following article written for the
Rural Press Of San Francisco by w. C. Da.
mon Of Napa, California
"Large numbers Of valuable heifes calves
are annually sacrificed, sent TO the butches
when but month old, because their owner
keeps but one COW and canno, spare the fresh
milk that vould be required to rear them. Ia
raising calves common way is to give the
calf half the milk, fresh from the COW. fos the
6rst three OF four months, and then begin 10
feed something else. probably new and skin
milk. half and half.
"0 course this kind Of feeding implies the
diversion from the table Of large amour,
Of cream and butter. A calf so raised ought TO
be Of 6ne blood t. make il worth the raising.
My object. in this article. Is 10 show shaa Z
calf can be reared. and well reared. without
such expense. II l can do this shall probably
ave the lives Of some valuable calves, the prog.
eny Of choice family cows
. The calf should never be allowed TO suck
the COW, no, for single time. but should be
removed al once Out VI sight and hearing Of its
mother. and SO KEEP, foI two OF three months.
After ,ha, time they may he allowed to run to.
gsther again, and no trouble will generally II
experienced. (; bu, they should be watched eves
then. for the calf still might learn to suck.
Some COWS mourn over the loss of theis
n a ts..l- II q a a