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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-03-08
CABLE CLICKS.
A Budget Of News from For
eign Lands.
The Latest Bulletin of Egyp
tian Events.
The Louisiana Republican
State Convention.
Cable Clicks.

London, 6.-Advices from Vienna
and Berlin concur in cOntradlcting
the report that Germany, Austria
and Russia have entered into for
nal alliance. Il is reported that
Bismarck Informed the Italian am
bassadOr at Berlin that a friendly
intent had been arranged with Rus
STA, but no treaty, and that the
recent pourpartes were limited to
the restoration of cordial relations
between the empire and the Gar.
The organic ation of action by
England and the continental pow
ers against anarchists aud dynamit-
ers was agreed upon without a spe-
cial treaty. The police department
was instructed to cooperate. The
Swiss government has ordered the
arrest Of \ number of anarchists at
Berne, and the search of dOmiciles
of suspected persons and the Offices
of the wOrkingmen's society at
Berne. The Swiss police arrested
q German anarchist named Kennel,
and they sent information to Vienna
which led to the seizure of Kams
merer and other anarchists. Re
fugees at Geneva suspected a man
named Penkert Rampant, anarchist
speaker, to be German spy. Pens
kert received warning and suddenly
and disappeared. Letters opened
by the police and afterwards sent to
their destination will bear official
mention of the fact.
Earl Granville has instructed the
Governor of Gibraltar to report con.
corning the boarding of the Ameri-
can ship Mariana NOtlebhm by
Spanish official, and semi-official
explanation from Madrid states that
although the ship Gibraltar paid the
post duties, che was not anchored in
British waters.
Paris, IA committee of the
Chamber of Deputies will report in
favor Of Paul Bert's proposals to st
tie the inspection of pork impol ted
into France.
Mile. Nevada, American urina
donna, was received into the Catho-
lie church to day at the English
Passionist church Mrs. Mackey
w cS opUueOIs 1DO CSISmOuy Was
private. Mile. Nevada was dressed
in pure white, her hair flowing over
her shoulders. Mr.. Mackey sent a
present of bon bon box o macare
Oxi6ized silver, inlaid with gold.
BerIin, Z bismarck had a mar.
row escape from a passing engine
to-day, while driving across the
track.
Deputy Schenck Won Stanfen-
berg is head Of the new party.
Geneva, 6. - II is believed the
police hold clue 10 an extensive
conspiracy which would have sac.
rificed hundreds of lives.
London, IA suspicious looking
bag was found in the Chester rail-
way station.
Paris, e.-The poles possess news
papers addressed to sus pected dy>
from America. It is sup-
posed the papers are used to convey
orders, as they are punctured. The
police are turning their attention
TO Bordeaux.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-03-08
The Suffragists.

Washington, AT the session OF
the WOman's Suffrage convention,
the question Of representation was
discussed, but action was deferred
until the next annual meeting. Miss
Sewall, of Indiana, was selected to
take charge of publications of the
association. There was also a dis
custom as to what action woman
sufragtst5 should take in the Presi.
Dental campaign. and IS to the
work in the States and Territories
where woman suffrage amendments
to the constitution had been pre-
posed. Officers were selected and a
bOard of honorary presidents,
on which every State and Territory
was represented, and an executive
committe and a board OF foreign cor
responding secretaries were ap-
pointed. At noon all officers and
delegates, to the number of 100,
called on the President and were
received in the blue room. Miss
Anthony, in addressing the Presi-
dent, told him the women with her
represented twenty States in the
Union. She appealed to him as a
candidate for reelection to come out
squarely for woman outrage. The
President replied that the conven-
ton was very remarkable assem-
blage of women. He said he OBJ
served when women were deter>
mined to carry point they always
succeeded in getting all they ought
to have.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-03-08
Louisiana Republicans.

New Orleans, La, 6.-When the
Republican State convention ress-
sembled to-day Kellogg, permanent
president, addressed the convention
upon pc itical issues, favoring pro-
lection and declaring opposition to
the Morrison bill. The convention
then confirmed the nominations by
Congressional districts of delegates
to Chicago as follows: First district,
r. E. Ginchard, W. B. Merchant;
Second, n. Herring, Henry Demas;
Third, Geo. Dewey, L. A. martinez
Fourth, A. 81. Leonard, A. M.
Harper; Fifth, Frank Marry, E. P.
Walls, Sixth, L. J. Silver, Clifford
Morgan.
Without pledging OF instructing
the Louisiana delegation to the ma
tional convention, the resolutions
declare Arthur's denomination for
President, if deemed wise, would
NEST the hearty approval OF Repub-
1icsns of Louisiana. It ia further
declared that Republicans of Louisi.
ana regard with earnest soljcitude
the approaching Presidential cleo
ton, and recognizing the appearance
of unity and harmony among Re-
publicans north, upon whom de-
ponds mainly the continued s5pre,n.
acy OF the Republican party 50
essential to the south, we hereby
declare it. to be in our judgment the
duty of delegates to the national
convention from Louisiana to CO.
operate with delegates from other
States Of the Union to the end that
the nominees for President and
Vice-President shall represent the
best sentiments of the Republican
party OF the nation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-03-08
HOUSE..

Washington, IA bill was re- Re,
ported granting a pension TO II LIE
widow Of the late General Francs
The Speaker announced the IN
finished business to be the further
consideration OF the bill authorizing
the retirement of Alfred Ple9S0nton
with the rank of colonel. ~
Steele moved to recOmm I Inc OH
without instructions. Carried Yeas
122. nays lis. 4.,c
Brown introduced bill granIns
to Alfred Pleasauton pension u
800 per mon'h. Present CONSIDERS ia
ton objected to, and referred to 'ne
committee on invalid pensions
The House went into eommlt.tSee Zee
of the whole (Cox. n. I :, III T rhs
chair on the private calendar. LIZ LIZ
committee remained in SESSION. III
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More Anti.Chinese Measures.

Washington. 7.-Representstive
Finerty, to-day, Pre- serted petition
from several hundred represents
ativeS Of mechanical pursuits in his
district protesting against Chinese
laborers coming into this country.
The petition asks that the present
laws be SO amended as to prohibit
Chinese coming to America under
the guise OF students or merchants
to find employment. Finerty says
he understands similar petitions
will be presented from all the prin-
cipsl cities Of the country.
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TOnquin

London, The ommander of
the Black Flags offered a reward of
SIC for each head OF a French SOL
dier and e32 for the head of an off,
GER.
Haidzuong THE French forces
have begun the advance ON Bach
mini.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-03-08
Miscellaneous Matters

st. Louis, 6.-Lieutenant Schultze
was rendered an elegant banquet
to- night at the Germania club. A
large number OF prominen. citizens
were present.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-03-08

Mr.. jacob Johnson, farmer, Three
Notch Road, near Indianapolis,
was cured of Dyspepsia by Browns
Iron BitteTS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-03-08
Business Failures.

New York, 7.-Business failures
the last seven days, 272, an increase
of 81 compared with last week.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
List of Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date Jan. 80,
1884. Reported expressly for this paper
by Louis Dagger & company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of patents, Wash.
ington, D. c.:
Adams, John O., Marseilles; grinding mill
Barnes, L. P, Orena, belt reel for thrashing ma
chimes.
Brainard, C. B., Joliet; wire barking machine,
Case, George, Joliet; take up for wire barking
machines.
Cormack, G. H., Rockford; milestone adjusting
mechanism.
Emmert, Ezra, Dixon; lifting jack.
Ferris, Henry L., Alden; pulley block for hay
elevators.
Funk, Samuel, Decatur; harness.
Gross. Jno., Ottawa; extension file.
Heckering, G. b., Streator; shading pencil.
Long JnO g. Murphysboro saw set
NORTON, r. c., Rockford; cultiyator.
Porter, W. W, Kempton; wire stretcher foi
check rowers.
Smaller. N. E., Pullman lock nut.
Sweet D, B., Englewood; Photographic shutter
van Uleet, Alfred, Joliet, check row attachment
for seed planters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
The Mlnneapolis Sunk.

Last Wednesday afternoon the ice be
gan moving in the river at St. Louis,
much to the surprise of the river men and
in the breakup, the steamer Minneapolis
was carried away by the great ice blocks
and sunk by the weight that was forced
upon her 1t is not expected that she will
be worth raising when the ice has passed
away. The Minneapolis is owned by the
st Louis & St Paul Line, ard was to have
been built over this spring, at Lacrosse.
Nearly two million dollars worth of
steam boats are in danger by the break up
at st. Louis, where the ice gorged twenty
feet deep.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
The rain which fell this morning GOV.

The rain which fell this morning COW
cred the sidewalks and streets with
CLASSY surface. much to the annoyance OF
pedestrians, who might be seen making
frantic efforts to keep right side up.
Numerous falls were reported, but nothing
of serious nature occurred. Some peo-
pie holding umbrellas, were carried along
faster than they cared to be, especially
two young ladies who went down with a
thud, and found great difficulty in regain
ing their feet.
One day last week W. II. Linke and
Frank Dophkin, brakeman and baggage
man of Conductor Fuller's train, on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul road,
were out sleighriding on the ice. They
were driving at what they call $40 gait,
when they struck soft spot, that threat
ened to leave the whole outfit through
the ice. They did not wait for further
experience, but drove the horse home
They think they had narrow escape.
Peoria talks of putting in the police
telephone system. 1t consists of small
sheet iron house, in which is telephone.
These houses, says the Transcript, are to
be placed on corner, and as the tele-
phone is always connected with the police
office, an officer can be called instantly.
| when now any one desiring the services OF
policeman. would be compelled to walk
a great distance to the police office or
earch probably for half an hour on the
streets before he would find an officer.
The Muscatine Tribune hits certain
class of young men as follows: The
following paragraph taken from an ex-
change, must have been written by some
female contributor: Leap ayear gives
young ladies gentleman's privilege in
making love Yes, perhaps it does. But
no respectable young men will have any
| thing to do with a young lady who takes
| a position on street corner and squirts
| tobacco on their coat tails Nor would il
look well for adozen or more young lad les
to loaf around in front of a church for an
| hour and half on Sunday nights, spar
ring and knocking one auother's hats off,
and dancing on the sidewalk, in order to
kill time until the congregation is dis
missed, and then buckle up to young
man and escort him home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
Afterwards.

After patient has been dosed with
corrosive sublimate until his teeth are
loose, his mouth sore, his hair all gone,
his limbs all drawn with rheumatism, he
is put on iodide of potash, one of The
strongest mineral preparations in the
whole list This soon takes away The
little appetite left him by the mercury
disorders his stomach, causes pain in tn,
bowels, nausea, dries up the gastric juices
and food is rejected, wastes him away tc
skeleton, and he is soon subject fol
the undertaken To all such Swift's Spe
ciic is a worth more than it.
weight in diamonds. Ii builds up the
waste roots out the mineral poisons anC
brings health and happiness. Send for {
copy of Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases, free
The Swift Specific Co, Drawer 8, At
lanta, Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04

Yesterday morning between the hours
of four and five CLOCK, man fell in a
ditch near the water works building, and
suffered fracture of the left thigh bone
His cries and groans attracted the atten-
ton of the men in the building. who took
him indoors. Drs. Eyster and Garter were
summoned, and rendered all assistance
possible. The man is stranger, and
gave his name as Peter Stortsetson, hail.
ing from Minnesota. He is about 40 years
old. About nine a. IN. he was taken to the
Mercy hospital. where he will be well
cared for.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04

The board of education held special
meeting on Saturday afternoon in the
Office of Superintendent Kemble. There
were present David Donaldson, NJ D..
Merrill, F. NJ Sinnet, Fl. C. Cleaveland
and j. M. Buford Superintendent KEN
BILE and NJ D. Merrill, to whom was re-
ferred the petition from the graduating
class of the high school in regard to the
holding of the usual public exercises. re-
piled that they had interviewed the mem
bers of the class, and found the general
opinion in favor of dispensing with these
exercises They desired instead to secure
the services of some eminent elocutionist
to represent them on that occasion Also
that the choice of the speeches be subject
to the approval of the principal and
teachers, and the attending expenses to be
paid by the scholars, Upon the recon-
mendation of the committee the board
granted the request.
A petition from County Superintendent
Southwell asking for the use of the higt
school building for the summer Norma
institute, was granted. The board ther
adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
The County Buildings
TRANSFERS


2-M. A. Rodman to Owen McAuliffe,
lot 4, block 8, Rodman's subdivision, Rock
Island; $3.50.
Adam Alday to William Stuhr, VIZ loi
2, block /, Aldhy's second addition tc
east Rock Island; $500
John F. Verhecke to Arnoldus Van
Hook, outlot 16, 4, II, Nv; $685..
LICENSED TO WE'D.
2-Thomas J. Starkey, of Bowling, and
Miss Florence E. Ball, of Edgington.
Oscar Henrikson and Miss Ida c. Ingel
son, of Moline.
4-Charles Etzel to Miss Doroths
Duhrmann, of Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
Improving.

Mr.. Ben Harper this morning. put men
to work to improve the appearance of his
dining room. 1t has always looked neat
aud attractive, but h, intends to make it
yet more handsome. With this end in
view he will have the ceiling frescoed in
bright eolors, and the wood work nicely
painted Messrs Rabe & Hetahrends
have been delegated to do the job, and
1t will take them at least a couple of
weeks to fulfill their contract with Mr..
Harper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04

The Turner society of this city gave
their annual masquerade at Turner hall
on Saturday night. 1t was one of the
most largely attended.affairs of the sea
son, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present Excellent music was furnished
the dancers by Bleuer's orchestra, and the
various grotesque costumes seen furnished
abundance interest to the spectator A
series of shadow pantomimes commanded
considerable attention, by reason of their
novelty and excellence. The masquerade
was a success in every particular, and in
keeping with the known reputation of the
Turner'S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04

Mr.. W. II. Marshall returned on Satur
day from his western trip.
Sheriff Reticller returned from his trip
to Joliet and Pontiac via Chicago this
morning.
Mr. l.. b Block left for Philadelphia
this morning. Tie has many friends here
who would like to see him back.
Mr. E B. Fuller went to Muscatine
yesterday. and returned this morning with
his wife and sister. Miss Julia Fuller.
Col Snyder, who has been aching as
United States gauger at this place fol
some time past, has been succeeded here
by Elijah Carter, and will make his head
quarters at Canton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: March wheat, 92s; May, 9Ss.
February corn, 52s; March, 53s; May
$50. February oats, S2a; March, S2s
April, 80; May, S65. February pork
S1710; March, $1705; May, ST. 80; Feb
ruary lard, $685.; March, $9.45; May
S9.674. March ribs, $905; May. $9.124
Hogs. $4,000; light. $500 to Sc 20
mixed. 1918 to $3.50; heavy, So IS tc
Sc IS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
Goods Of Your Own Prices

M. Henry Regensburger stock was
sold yesterday at Sheriff's sale. Mr.. II
Burgower, being the purchaser. He also
bought from the assignee the balance Of
the stock of goods, Mr.. Burgower is now
ready to offer to the public his well as
sorted stock of underwear, caps, gloves
mittens, hats, shirts, trunks, and valises
This stock must and will be sold at the
shortest possible time. Avail Yourself Of
this opportunity and call early
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
Bepeyolence

A meeting will be held at the Harper
house parlors on Tuesday, February 5th,
at $50 p m, for the purpose of organic
ing society for the relief of the poor OF
the city 1t is hoped that a large majority
Of the ladies of the city without regard tic
creed, will b. present, and unite heartily
| in this good work. get
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04

Monday February 4, 1884.
Seeds.

Persons desiring seeds either for farm
or garden use, should apply to Mr.. j. Il.
Yore, who will forward list OF names
to Congressman W. Fl. Neece, at Wash
ington. The ladies can also secure flower
seeds. Uncle Sam allows each county a
certain amount of seeds free for distribu-
ton, and Mr.. Neece wants this county to
receive its share.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
TAXES.

The taxes for Rock Island for 1888
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors Office in the Arnory 10
JAMES JOHNSTON,
1stf Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04

Mr. L. A. Carter. So Moore street
Chicago, H., says: Il found great reliet
from dyspepsia by using Browns Iron
Bitters.'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04

The most delicate persons enjoy taking
Emorys Little Cathartic Pills, give
wholesome appetite, put new life in a
broken-down body.-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
Assignee's Sale of Desper.
ate Claims.

IN Re. Assignment of A. W. Anderson. debtor.
The undersigned, Charles W. Negus, assignee of
the estate Of A. W. Anderson, debtor, hereby
gives notice, that on Thursday, Feb, Z, A D.,
1884 at O'Clock. NJ he viii sell at public sale
at the north door of the. Court house, to the
highest bidder for cash, in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Rock Island county, state
of Illinois. heretofore entered in the above en-
titled cause certain uneollccted claims due said
estate amounting to the sum of S699 30.
c. W. NEGUS, Assignee.
NoTE Any person owing said estate may set
tie or compromise any Of said claims prior to said
sale.
NJ. NJ. STURGEON, Atty for Assignee.
jan-2s-dl0d
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04

Why suffer with Malaria ?Emory's Stan
dard Cure Pills are infallable, never fail
to cure the most obstinate cases; purely
vegetable 25 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
Closing Out.

have decided TO close out my bust
ness, and / propose making quick work
of it. II you want bargains in choice teas
and groceries, call soon.
Eff j. /. FREEMAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04

Masters Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, L.
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
In the Circuit Court,-In Chancery.
Wi lam X. White W, Hannah Meehan Margaret
Ann Meehan Thomas r. Meehan, Ann Eliza
beth Meehan, Bridget Meehan, Agnes Meehan,
Nellie Meehan and John Joseph Meehan,-Fore-
closure, General No, 3425.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a decree
Of said Court, entered in the above entitled cause
on the Ninth day of october. A D.. 1888 shall
on Saturday, the Ninth day of February, A.
D., 1884, at the hour of one O'Clock in the after
noon, at the North door Of the Court House. in
said county of Rock Island to satisfy said de-
cree, sell at public vendue, TO the highest and best
bidder, that certain parcel OF land situate in the
County of Rock Island and State of Illinois,
known and described follows. towit ::
Lot No. Four ~ in Block No. Eleven (1l) in
the Town OF Camden Mills now Milan.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this a6th day OF
December A. D., 1888.
HENRY CURTIS. JR..
Master in Chancery, Rock Island County. Ill.
PARKS Il PLEAsANTs,
Compartments Solicitors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
.RNEss MANUFACTURERS

HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
Sauerman, John, 219 seventeenth street.
HARDWARE
Stewart & Montgomery, 1900 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
Wendt, II. 1902 second avehGe.
NEWS DEALERS
Wilmans, j. NJ. Post Office Block
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published every
evening, Sunday excepted) in Argus block, OPP
posite Postoffice. Best advertising medium IN Tie
city.
The Rock island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. fine job department In connec
ton with the establishment.
RESTAURANTS AND CoNFECTIoNERs.
Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
Eyers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
CTATIoNERs,
Wimans, ]. NJ, Post Office Block.
SALOONS
Wolff, CHI, Market Square.
Westphal, John, 1872 second avenue.
WATcH MAKERS
Bromley, G. A, 1917 second avenue