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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
SCHOOL HARMS AND MASTERS.
The Great Meeting of Educators at
EsadIson, Wis.

MADISON, Wis, July 17.-Six thousand
people, almost ali Of them teachers OF inter
ested in educational matters in one way or
another, We're gathered before the last en-
trance to the capitol building Wednesday
morning TO listen to the address of welcome
by Governor Risk. There were leaders
from Maine and others from San Fran
cisco. Mayor Stevens and President Bas-
can, of the Wisconsin state university, also
made welcoming speeches. President Bick-
nell, in behalf of the National Teachers asso-
citation, made reply. All the speeches
were received with enthusiasm Tuesday
night the whole city was illuminated The
hotels are crowded, the rooms, and in some
cases dining rooms, parlors, and halls, being
filed with cots. The governor has extended
an invitation to all the visitors to meet him
at a reception on Thursday. and the invita-
ton has been accepted
The exhibits at the capitol represent nearly
every state in the union The Chicago high
school exhibit is decidedly attractive. The
exhibits under Prof. Mailman, president of
the Froebel institute of North Carolina,
were increased by large additions from Hi
nois Missouri, and other states
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

A LOWELL, Mass, mill girl thought she
had talent with which to become an
eminent actress. She saved all she could
from her wages for several years, and in
vested 1t in theatrical venture in small
way-all except $50, which a friend sur
reptitiously took out. of the fund and used
in buying. in her name, a Florida land
grant. She returned from her professional
tour in year, broken In purse and spir-
its, and ready to resume work at the
loom; but the Florida purchase had hap
pened to appreciate about hundred fold
in value, and, therefore, she can go to
Paris for dramatic education. She should
profit by her theatrical experience, how
ever, and steer clear of the stage in the
future, where many soaring ambition
has been nipped in the bud.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

PITTsBURG, Pa, July 17.-Olive Emerich
"A beautiful girl of 2oyears, residing in Frank
lin township, committed suicide by firing a
bullet through her brain. The cause of the
desperate deed is attributed to overStudy.
Last year the young woman was
sent to Mount Pleasant institute, where
she babe fair TO take high
rank. Being ambitious she exerted
herself too much at her studies and brought
on softening of the brain. She soon began to
fall behind in her classes, and seeing that she
was not able to keep up with her companions,
she was taken to her home. Her parents
then learned that she would never be any
better, but would probably become harm
less lunatic, The young girl seems 70 have
been aware of this fact, and rather than face
the horrible possibility she chose to end her
life
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

CHARLESTON, S. c., July 16-A few days
ago Mr.. Thomas, the editor, published in III
Cheraw Sun an account of conference o
Greenback cranks" at Cash's Station, S. c.
A. c. johnson, of Marlboro county, partici-
pated in this political conclave, and
was greatly incensed at the irrev-
erent use of his name. johnson
followed Thomas into a saloon in BENEFITS
vile, S. c., and demanded satisfaction.
Thomas struck at him and johnson drew a
pistol and would have killed the editor but
for the timely Intervention of friends.
Thomas has put on his war paint, and
dares Johnson to attempt his pistol
practice again. Mr.. Henley, editor
of The Wadesboro On. c. Intelli
gencer, has stepped into the ring
and denounces johnson as a dirty scaiawae
and bully, who will only attack harmless ed
itors and defenseless women Several days
ago, according to Henley, Johnson horse
whipped his two daughters because they had
spoken to a young man against his exprcs:
commands. The beligerents all live in war
like section, and further developments art
lnokp5
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

yourselves to wilma. and cigars. I'll join you
presently. In the morning We will get our
breakfast, like white people, and then I'll go
with you. The detectives assented, and
spent the night in the billiard room, watching
the door of the adjoining apartment,
in which l slept. My husband
had been sent for in the
meantime and he was very much alarmed.
In the morning we all came to Jersey City
together" Mrs. Schieffelin was taken to the
private office of the district attorney, from
where she was taken to the court house
his lawyers, and the prisoner was arraigned
before Judge McGill. She pleaded not
guilty to the charge of bigamy, and was
committed to jail in default Of $1,000
bail. MI. Schieifelin, a tall gentleman
with gray Dundreary whiskers, tried in
vain to find an acquaintance who was
freeholder and could furnish proper bail
bonds The result was that his wife had to
spend the night i'll the Jail. Mrs. Schiaffelin
claim that her former husband, Hewitt,
abandoned her while residing iii Cleveland
and went to Colorado, where he obtained Il
divorce from her without her knowledge
She, however, afterward received proofs of
the divorce and married her present husband.
The arrest she lays at the instigation Of
Beecher is inspired by spite, Beecher having
lost some money in a business venture in
which Mr.. Schieffelin was interested.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

Mr. TtLDEN's health habits are thus
mentioned by friend: "The ex Govern
or received visitors all the morning of the
Fourth and went about his spacious
grounds at Greystone with themfo nearly
two hours. This morning saw him
about. He attended to some business and
to his correspondence and took long
ride in the afternoon Mr. Tilden is a
great reader, often extending this Occu-
patton to late hour in the evening. He
goes out almost daily in his yacht and
seems to be improving in health rather
than otherwise"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
Busines. Depres.ed IN Cuba.

HAVANA, July IA letter from Santi
ago de Cuba describes the situation there
being no better than here. Failures, extra
judicial arrangements and the liquidation
of commercial houses follow each other il
rapid succession, and the branch office OF the
Spanish bank there refuses to discount notes
or advance money on sugars. Accounts
from Trinidad, Cienfugos and other places OF
the southern and northern coast show al
equally desperate condition of affairs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

New YORK, July ia special from
Cleveland, Ohio, says; A cut in passenger
rates from Cleveland to New York and re
turn has been inaugurated. The price is SIS
for the round trip. The cut is made by the
Nickel Plate and West Shore Old tickets
are being used over the West Shore line.
Competing roads claim that the old tickets
should have been cancelled, and unless they
are called in will cut the rates, too Com
missioner Fink will probably remedy the
matter at once.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

CHICAGO, July 17-At LOO O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon the roof of the rev
skating rink being erected on Washington
boulevard fell with a deafening crash, and
injured eight workmen- Of the eight injured
two were taken from the debris in dying
condition. All the injured were taken to the
county hospital by the patrol wagon
The structure was being put up at the
corner of Curtis street and Washington boule-
ward by an Incorporated company The
names of the two men fatally injured were
Richard Wells and William Sipes The con-
tractors say that they do not know how the
accident happened. An iron stringer snap
ped, and half the iron roof crushed upon the
workuen in the building -H4E#
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
SOMETHING FROM BUTLER.
The General on Intervfews-DOn't
Know How He stands.


CHICAGO, July 1.-THE Inter Oceans
Washington correspondent, Curtis" tele
graphs:
Gen. Butler has reached Washington and
was at the White House bright and early to
see the president for some purpose unknown.
While waiting for the presidents ear he chat
ted famiharly and seemed in excellent spirits
When asked if he had a good time in Chicago
he replied that he never enjoyed a conven-
ton SO much in his life; that from the time
he reached there until the time he left he
was in a continual state of delight With
reference to his own attitude toward the
ticket he said he did not know exactly how
he did stand, as he had not read the news
papers.
"They are wondering whether l shall sup
port Cleveland" said the general; SO am l.
They are wondering whether | shall be
candidate myself; SO am l. Therefore, when
reporters come to interview me | receive
them cordially, and give them the most salts
factory answers can. l say yes and no to
all of their questions The fellows who want
me to support Cleveland can thus got up an
interview to suit their side; the fellows who
don't want me to support him can get up one
to suit the other, both are pleased, the public
is mystitied, and l get a lot of advertising
which don't cost me cent There. you have
the case in a nutshell"
But are you going to keep that sort of
thing up during the entire campaignF"
Until get ready to do otherwise; until |
have looked the ground over, studied the
situation, and determined what course is
best for me to pursue for the good of the
country and the people l represent When
my conclusions are reached l shall make
them public in some way or another, and in a
manner which hope will be satisfactory to
everybody have never been modest about
seeing my name in print or in stating my
views In fact most Of the abuse have lie.
ceived came upon me because have stated
the matter too clearly to suit some people
Therefore when do come out, )" said thu Gen.
eral, with a quick nod OF the head, there
will he no mistaklng my position"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST CHOLERA.
What Uncle Sam Is Doing-Win the
Epidemic Come to See USE

WASHINGTON CITY, July 1.-THE surgeon
general of the Marine hospital says: "Col-
lectors of customs along the coast have been
notified that persons from infected districts,
reported leaving there by other than French
vessels, have been instructed to require evil
dence that none of the baggage of immi-
grants or returning travellers has been
shipped from infected districts since June 20
last Instructions have also been issued
to custom officers to cause the disinfection
OF rags and other freights of this character
coming from infected districts or those liable
to be infected"
The official in charge of the national board
of health says that while he does not think
the danger of an epidemic this year very
great, does expect and believe that we shall
ave cholera in this country this year or next.
he subject is much better understood now
than it was when our last epidemic took
place, and we may escape with comparatively
little of it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

Lowe that immediately upon reaching his
home he was taken i'll and lived only two
hours. The deceased had been trading in
Halifax for fifteen years, and he had
always handled liquor in his bust
ness. He has ever been somewhat
averse to the dealing in it. His
wife was always against his continuing in the
liquor business, and often urged him to give
it up He had been on several occasions
almost persuaded, but never fully made up
his mind to have nothing more to do with it
until Tuesday evening, after listening to the
scathing address OF Gen Cary. ConveIsing
with friend at the close OF the meeting,
Mr.. Lowe seemed greatly agitated, ami re-
GREETED having had anything to do with
liquor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

VIRTUE is having hard lines in Louis
vile, XIV. A picture of her clothed in a
veil diaphanous and skinny, it is true, has
been ordered out of art store windows as
injurious to public morals. On the other
hand, s,she does not dare to appear on the
street in Mother Hubbard" for fear of
being arrested as disreputable character.
The trouble seems TO be that Louisville
people do not know virtue when they see
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CONVENTION

The counties of Rock Island and Henry, com
prising the twenty first Senatorial District, are
Quested TO send delegates TO convention TO be
held at the court house in the city Of Rock Island
on Tuesday, July p, 1894, at O'Clock p. m, for
the purpose of nominating candidate for repre-
sentative, appointing senatorial committee and
transactng such other business may properly
come before the convention.
The basis Of representation will be one delegate
for every two hundred votes east for Orendorh for
state treasurer in 1882, and delegate for every
fraction of one hundred votes, as follows:
Rock Island county. =. .213S yotes-1I delegates.
Henry county .... .... 1885 votes delegates.
JAMES K. JOHNSTON,
SAMUEL Ii. MCNAY,
Rock Island. ILL.,, JuLe 8, 1884. Committee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

WHAT is the matter with the Blame
literary bureau? The usual Monday
morning announcement that "bIr. Blaine
walked to church with his family in the
good. old fashioned, New England style,
and listened with close attention to an
able discourse, was not forthcoming this
week Can it be possible that the Blaine
bureau is already getting tired?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

LOUISVILLE, July 1.-THE Times Owens
boro special says: "A squad of fifty special
police patrOlled the city Tuesday night, and
mounted pickets guarded the suburbs The
Governor has ordered the Monarch rifles out
nd, under the charge of Capt Ford,
hey kept close surveillance over the
city. Monday night the county judge
took refuge in the armory, which was guarded
These precautions have been due to rumors
that the negroes were organizing throughout
the county, and would attack the Jail and re-
lease certain prisoners there. Also, that they
would attempt to lynch Sid Kelly, the father
of the girl ON whom the rapist May attempted
the ranp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
WILL FIGHT IT OUT.
Probability That the French and Chi
nese Will Go to War.
An SIN Declines to Pay That Encem.
nity-Tcrrible Railway Accident
in Observation-Disclosures at Mar
Seiiips-ForeEgn Items.

PARIS, July IA dispatch just received
from Shanghai states that China has rejected
the French ultimatum recently forwarded to
Pekin by ID patenotre, French minister al
Shanghai, in which demand for the pay.
ment of indemnity was made BY France for
the alleged violation of the Tien Tsin treaty
at Lang. Son The time for the acceptance OF
the ultimarum expires on the 18th, and in the
event OF China still refusing the demand OF
France, it is reported that Admiral Courbei
has ORDER, TO lombard the ports at Shanghai
and that Admiral Iesper will disembark his
forces at Foo Chow and seize the arsenal
there
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

Dick OGLEsBY is a temperance man.
That is to say, he is in favor of total alb
stinnnce on the part of everybody else,
but in favor of Dicks drinking whisky
himself whenever he feels like it, In this
respect the old gas bag resembles great
many temperance men. 1t is very eyi-
dent that Dick wants to "straddle" on the
prOhibitory question.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

Mrs. JOHN A. LOGAN has been i'll, but
her sickness was not of such serious
nature as may be expected to seize her
liege lord next November. About that
time of year, we expect to see John look
ing pale around the gills, and a
wild, vacant stare in his eyes, with the
exclamation upon his lips, Slaughtered,
by gum John will be fit subject for q
doleful political funeral, and his grief
will be but q mite less than that of the
tatooed man from Maine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

THERE is perfect exodus from the re-
publican ranks in Iowa to the democratic
fold, and if the rapid change of political
faith continues much longer, the Hawk
eve state will be a second Texas, where it
is nothing unusual to roll up 100 900 dem
ocratic majority.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
BE No Trouble About This.

CoNsHoHoCKEN, Pa, July 17.-Body-
snatchers have carried off the body of John
May, who murdered his daughter and then
committed suicide last week
MAY was detected last Friday night while
attempting to perpe4rate an unnatural out
rage upon his daughter, who aroused the
house by her screams and calls for assist
ance. When he saw he was discovered May
killed his daughter with a huge knife, and
then stabbed himself seventeen times, death
resulting in few hours.l
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
Terrible Railway Accident.

LONDON, July 17.-News has just been re
ceived of a terrible railroad accident al
Penistone, railroad junction near Barnsley.
From the information received which il
meagre, it seems that the express train, while
dashing past the station at the rate of thirty,
five miles per hour, struck the rear car of a
goods train which had not been properly
shunted, completely wrccking the express.
killing twenty and wounding forty of thu
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
RUSSIAN OIL FIELDS.
No Danger of Them Competing Sue
cessrnliy with America.

On CRY, Pa. July F.-W. R. Smith
who has just returned from the Russian oil
fields, says they can never compete with the
Pennsylvania fields; that the oil is SO inferior
that it must be mixed with the American
production before using, and that it is impos
sible to make highest oil of it. The wells
are costly to drill, the rock shelving at 4,
degrees, and on account of there being Nc
pipeage facility they soon decline in produc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
An Ohio POsf.Mnrfem.

CHICAGO, July IA telegram to The
Times from Wellsville, Ohio, says that when
the body of Gertie Phillips, who was SO mys-
teriously murdered month ago and not dis
covered until about week since, was
found, hole was noticed in her head, where.
upon the finders, in order to see whether il
was bullet hole, took Ratchet and split the
skull open. They found the bullet. There il
no certainty as to the identity of the nun
derer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
GEN. CARY's ELoQUENcg.
A Llgucr Dealer Listens 90 Hmm and
Gees Home and D5es


HALIFAX, N. S., July 1.-THE sudden
death of prominent citizen of Halifax under
peculiar circumstances occurred here On
the evening of July IL Gen Samuel F. Cary,
ST., p. W. ii. of the National division, Sons
Of Temperance, lcctured on temperance in
the Park street rink The audience that
gathered completely filled the building. The
lecturer delivered a stirring address,
pointing out the evil of intemperance
and the many causes which lead men and
women into the downward path Before
closing he addressed himself particularly to
liquor sellers. His language was extremely
strong, and all who dealt in Intoxicating
drinks, according to the general there
was no hope for The unfortunate man
or woman who might be interested
in the devils business would have
TO turn from their wickedness at
once or be doomed to endless perdition.
Among the audience was William Lowe.
liquor dealer Of the city, prominent Free
mason and esteemed citizen. The speech of
Gen. Cary had an effect so great upon Mr..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

THE party of Mr.. Logan, that devoted
friend of the soldiers, voted down
resolution to admit the veteran soldiers
to the republican convention. A like
motion made in the democratic convention
was Immediately adopted, and $50 Chi
cago veterans of the war marched into
the hall in body.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

COLUMBUS, Miss, July III. NJ Allen
has been nominated for congress by the Dem
ocrats of the First district
FERNANDO, Miss, July 1.-THE Republi-
cans of the Sixth district have nominated d.
E, Robinson for congress Chalmers is in
dorsed by the Independents
ST, LoCIs, July 1.-THE Democrats of the
Third district Of Arkansas nominated James
j. Jones by reclamation for reelection to
congress. Judge E. c. Mitchell will oppose
him as an independent candidate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
Immense Loss by Fire.

MARsFILLEs, July 1.-THE Navigation
company's depot at Tonache has been burned
Loss, 1O0,000,00O francs.
New ORLEANS, July T.-Cuban advices
state that a fire at Mazatlan destroyed the
sugar warehouse of Senior De Gado and Senior
Delpinto Loss, S7O0, 600
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
RIaIpe,s Letter of Acce,,aucs

AUGUSTA, July l7.--Mr Blaines letter of
acceptance is completed, and will be given to
the public Friday or Saturday, and arrange
ments have been made for its transmission
Two hundred and fifty slips will be struck
off, and immediately forwarded by mail to
the western papers. Instructions will be also
sent directing when the letter shall be pub
lished west of Chicago and south of Washing
ton. 1t viii he transmitted by telegraph.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

A NAN in New York who uttered the
remark that-he would bet his life that
Blaine would be elected fell to the ground
and died in less than five minutes after
wards. When providence begins to take
such bets, Blaine's defeat must be looked
on as certain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
Arresting American rrormons

VIENNA, July 1.-THE police here have
been ordered to arrest all Mormon missiona-
ries detected ill the act of endeavoring to Sc
cure converts to their faith A warrant has
been issued for the arrest of missionary
named Paul Hammer, of Nevada.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
POstomee Robbed.

SwANToN, Vt, July 1.-THE postoffiee
here was burglarized Tuesday night The
safe was blown open, the work evidently be,
inc done by experts. The thievesssecred
$500 in cash and s. 900 in notes
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

SALEM, Mass, July 17.-Foreman johnson
at C.. G. Cilley's farm in Hamilton, who was
surgeon general ON Gen. Buffers staff during
the war, committed suicide by hanging him
self in the barn. No cause is assigned for thu
act q 5s EHSasss ~ ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

NATIONAL:
For observation-disclosures CLEVELAND.
For Vice President-THOMASA A. HENDRICKS
STATE:
For Governor,
CARTER H. HARRISON,
OF Cook.
For Lieut enant Governor,
HENRY SETTER,
OF St. Clair.
For Secretary of State,
MICHAEL J. DOUGHERTY,
or Knox.
For Treasurer,
ALFRED ORENDORFF,
OF Sangamon.
For Auditor of Public Accounts,
WALTER E. CARLIN,
OF Jersey.
For Attorney General,
ROBERT A. MCKINLEY,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17
AN EDITORS TRIBUTE.

Theron P. Keator, Editor Of Fit.
Wayne, Ind. Gazette" writes; For
the past five years l have always used DIR.
Kings New Discovery, for coughs OF
most severe character, as well as for those
of a milder type. 1t never fails to effect
speedy cure. My friends to whom have
recommended it speak of it in the SAINT
high terms. Having been cured by it oe
every cough have had for five years.
consider it the only reliable and sure cure
for Coughs, Colds, ETC." Call at Hartz
& Bahnsen's Drug Store and get a Free
Trial Bottle. Large Size 81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-17

Something old-Allen's Bilious Physic;
quickly, relieves promptly, and never fails
to cure Sick Headache and Constipation.
25 cents large BOTTLE all druggists.