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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13
An Expedition to the South Pole,

LONDON, June 10-Baron Nordenskiold
the Swedish explorer, is coming to London
to make an appeal for subscriptions to de-
fray the expenses of an expedition to the
south pole. The Baron estimates the eyne.
dition will cost 100000 The Spanish
government has promised to pay part Of
the expenses of the enterprise.
In the House of Commons to-day the
Under Foreign Secretary stated representa-
tlons touching the duty of friendly powers
in regard to dynamiters had been addressed
to the Government at Washington but no
reply had been been received.
In the House of Commons this afternoon
MIR. Gladstone, in answer to an inquiry. de.
MED that Turkish aid had been solicited for
the paclhca&pn of the Soudan, but admitted
that the Sultan had been invited to send
a Turkish force to occupy the ports on the
Red Sea.
Arrangements are being made for mons.
ster meeting at Belfast to protest against the
Governments policy of encouraging the
Nationalist and suppresslng loyalist demon.
STATIONS.
The correctness Of the alleged text of the
Anglo-French agreement on the Egyptian
question published by the Pail Mall Gazette
yesterday is authortatlvely denied. 1t is
SAID to differ very materially on all imnor.
tant points from the contemplated terms Of
an agreement 1t is further stated the
matter is still under consideration and that
no definite conclusion has yet been reached
MIR. Parnell is preparing for immediate
elections in Ireland in case of the dissolution
of Parliament.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13

Nh W. F. MoULTos; ~ -
Sir-After using your wooden tubing for con-
Quoting water some 10 years. l can cheeriuly rec
o'NiNsA' - "' '''N''' A. A. PIERCE.
ST. JoHssBURy CENTRE w., Oct, TO- 1883.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13
Tlle Sire press.
tS5sI,GEON Tories.

Regarding the use OF Government
Arms by Reunions and state organ
iZntinns.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10

a great interest in my welfare have unlimited
money. and assure me of their intention to
spare neither pains nor expense in seeing me
well educated 1t will be the proudest mo-
lnent of my life when | can return to this
part of the country with a reputation
Of quite a different character than that
one which l now possess. The only
claim upon me held by any one in
Chicago is that of my adopted boy. num-
Der of years ago saw bright-looking little
fellow of 10 years with his toes out and
clothes in rags He was a newsboy and an
orphan. determined to take him in hand,
and so far succeeded that now he is mes
senser at the stock exchange and III the even
ing an usher at one of tue thea
tres in Chicago. He maks so a
week between the tive. ami does
not drnl, OF gamble He is Is years of age,
aad is considerably taller rad larger than his
elite n,o,i.er, as he calls me. l intend help
ing him long If it should ever become rec
essery. Is Ior my old associates, have
nothing more 10 % with them. Now good
by, ami pray FOR my success l have had my
last newspaper interview for several years,
hope
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
Slight Odds.
A Little Story with Large Moral, One
Man who Knew his own Business.

mo, my DEAR said the venerable keeper of a
country store to a timid little girl whose head
scarcely came up to the counter, NO, my dear,
haven't any red flannel, but we have some first
rate New Orleans molasses - Softly limiting that
she didn't think that would answer the purpose
quite as WELL the child went away in search Of the
article she wanted.
"IIaye you BEFSON,S CAPCINE PLASTERS, -
asked gentleman Of a certain druggist whose
name could be given were it desired Il am trou-
bled just now with a touch of my old friend, the
lnmbago, and the Benson's Plaster seems to go
the spot almost as soonas it touches the skin"
Not at present, replied the druggist genially,
but we have lots of pasters just as good, There
is Allcocks. the Capsicum and others-wont one
of them do Just as well,'
My dear sir retorted the gentleman, with q
slight show of temper. Il say nothing sgainst
those articles, but am business man. and al
ways ask for precisely what want, and for moth
ing else. may enlighten you, however, when |
say that sometime ago, for another disease,
which the Capcine has since cured me- tried all
those You mention, with no apprtciabl benefit.
Theyare inefficient, every one of them, the mean
est act of the proprietors of some of them being
this that they make pssters with similar sound
ing names to deceive the unwary into believing
they are the same thing. Experience taught me
The difference I'll go the next man in your line.
Good day
Be on your guard against limitations The gen
uine has the word CAPCINE cut Clearly in the
middle of the plaster. All others impositions.
| Seabury & Johnson, Chemists New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
The NEWS IN BRIEF.

Daniel r. Burt, leading citizen and
capitalistliof East Dubuque, died at Wenona,
n
heshub Chunder Sen, the East III LA
philanthropist and promoter Of the Brahmo
SoUnaj sect, IS dead.
Nihilists have informed Count Tolstoi,
Russian minister of the interior, that Ia has
been sentenced 10 death
The national council of Catholic pre-
lat 5 Will begin its session November next,
in the cathedral at Baltimore
Waterman and Shinkle, charged
with resurrecting the body of Mrs Hoyt,
were held in $500 each al Sycamore.
The house Of representatives has ap-
pointed to Office oo.ored man who. in the
recent campaign, canyassed Virginia agains.
Senator Malone.
The Weekly Christian Statesman has
passed into the hands of Capt A C. Sickle,
of Iowa, and will hereafter be a strong ad.
vOcata of nrc.hibitiou.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10

LONDON, Jan. 10-~Chinese" Gordon, in
terviewed at Southampton, protested
against the abandonment of Soudan, es-
pecially eastern Soudan and Khartoum
He suggests that Sir Samuel Baker be
appointed governor of Soudan; that Forster,
late chief secretary for Ireland, be made
chief of the commission in Egypt Gen
Gordon says that in the event of the APP
pointment of Sir Samuel Baker to the gov
ernorship of Soudan his influence with the
tribes there would cause internal OLSEN
sions among FL Mahdi's forces, which
would lead TO their dispersion. He advises.
in order to hasten the breaking up of the
rebellion, that e2,OJO,0 coo be given to Sir
Samuel Baker for distribution among the
different chiefs under Ell Mahdi. He
declares that the rebellion was brought about
by discomfort at the hot religious warfare
which was being carried on in Soudan, and
states that Ell Mahdi is merely puppet il
the hands of Zebehrs, his father-in-isw, who
is large slave holder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10

Mrs, Mary Krone enjoys the distinc-
ton of being the only lady assayer in the
country. She is at present principal of the
Denver School Of Mines.
James c. Townsend and wife, an
agel couple, wera Savagely beaten with a
hammer, at Oyster Bay, L. L, By robbers.
Their recovery is doubtful.
Senator Edmunds' proposition to dis
franchise women in Utah is denounced by
the woman suffrage executive committee OF
New York state as gro's wrong.
Miss Fannie Everett, of West Fox
boro. Mass, is the oldest postmistress 10 the
United Stars. She is 81 years OF age, and
has been POSTUM tress for twenty-five Near7,
At Paris Deputy Talandiers has been
indicted fo' melting to murder, because bis
journal stated that movements would soon
occur in the united kingdom 10 avenge the
execution of O'DonneH.
Ten immigrants who arrived at Dos-
| ton and shippet as seamea at Liverpool will
not lie ?e' mittei t. lani. OEe is dem .Ited,
another is partially paraiyzad. AMI all Of
them have very wre'chei appearance.
1t is stated that the Oregon Trans
| continental company has deposited with the
| Farmers Loan ami Trust company 81, 800
shares each Of Oregon Navigation and North
ern Pacific common and preferred in secur-
ity for loan for SS,0)),000, to be used in
meeting bills payable.
Senator Warner Miller. to reporter
| in New York, recently: The charge that
| seek to BE- boss is Very wrong. | have al
ways opposed machine methods an do not
| intend, now that machine methods are ended,
| to begin trying to be boss am ani ALWAYS
was opposed to bossism."
IN saloon at Abilene, Texas, Zero
Hemphill, gambler, p.cksi a quarrel with
| Frank Collins, but the latter was prevented
| from shooting Hemphill by City Marshal
Walter Collins Hemphill then shot tne
| latter, ami when the revolvers OF the thfea
men had been cmptied, Henphill was found
dead. the city marshal died in a short time,
and Frank Collins cannot recover.
Joseph Tarby, a florist, living at
! Wellesley, Mas, while walking on the track
of the Boston & Albany railroad, was
knocked down by passing train and thrown
across the other track Before he could re-
cover from the shock train came along on
that track and the cow-catcher threw him
| quite a distance The train stopped and he
was picked up. He was seriously hurt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
.OuTWlTTlN3 THE OLD FOLKS.


Sow T0aU. SIX! ScheF1ed to Sc
care J.se Man OF Her Chsice.
tITNERsvILLE, Pa, Jan. l0.-A week ago
Susie Bradley, young girl was brutally as
,,ul.ed and shot by her lover, Dennis Pike
tie young people wanted to marry,
but the giri's parents objected, and
10 hoodwink them she pretended
10 jlE Pike for another man The
lover, not understanding the girls scheme,
became jealous, and meeting her on the street
struck and Shot her. He was locked up to
await trial The girl disappeared, but turned
up at the prison. Sle had been TO see a
lawyer and having learned that wife can
not be compelled to testify against her hus-
band had determined to marry her
Jealous lover forthwith. Young Pike
consented gladly, but the warden of
the Jail declined to permit the cere-
mony. The girl then applied to the court,
which was in session, and by order Of the
judge Pike was brought into the court, and
after receiving a lecture the twain were
made one The court was in doubt whether to
allow the wedding, but upon consulting with
another judge and several leading lawyers
decided TO do so, and nolIe pressed the iudict-
meat against Pike
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
Shops at Minnesota state Prison De-
strayed-- Other Elazes.

NtFayfH---OtfsfT Es41ZeN.
ST. Paul, Jan. IA fire il the Teinten
tiary yards at Saltwater, which started al
II o'clock, destroyed the engine rooms and
the cooper and blacksmith shoFa. The
cause of the fire is unknown hut it
is supposed TO have been started by
the convicts. The property in the
shops destroyed belonged TO the NoI'5h
western Manufacturing company, D.
NJ. Sabin, president. The state owned the
buildings in which the shops were located
The manufacturing compsny's loss is on the
contents. Loss to the state, $4,000; car
company, $4,000. Insurance-car COM
pany, SIS, 900, stats, Sl2,000
COLUMBUS, Ga, Jan. i. The Columbus
Female college burned down. The fire
originated from defective fue, and when
discovered was SO far under way that ii could
not be controlled. The hydrants were frozen,
and the firemen had difficulty in thawing
them. All the inmates were aroused in
time to escape The building cost So 900,
and was insured for s20,o90 The furniture
was insured for S, 600 The entire loss is es-
timated at about $50, 900, and the loss over
the insurance is about $500. The college
was the property of a stock company, 6. r.
Glenn. president He owns about sd, 600
of the stock. The college was established
seven years ago, and was in hourishing
condition, the attendance being about I20
young ladies. The saructure will be rebuilt
MILLERsBURs, Ohio, Jan. 9-Herzer
Bros mill was burned Loss, s60, 900; in
surance unknown
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
RESCUED FROM DEATH.

William j. Coughlin, of Somerville,
Mass, says; In the fall of 1875 was
taken with bleeding lungs followed by q
severe cough. l lost my appetite and flesh
and was confined to my bed. In 1897
was admitted TO the Hospital. The doctors
said had hole in my lung as big as o
half dollar. At one time report went
around that l was dead. Igave up hope,
but friend told me of DR.. William Hall:
Balsam for the lungs | got bottle
when, to my surprise, commenced te
feel better, and today | feel better than
for three years past.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
AN ANSWER WANTED.

Can any ore bring us case of Kidney
or Liver Complaint that the Electric Biiters
will not speedily cure. We say that they
can not, as thousands 81 cases already per.
manently cured and and who are daily re
commenting Electric Bitters. will prove
Bright's Disease, Diabetes. week Back, o.
any urinary complaint quickly cured; they
purify the blood. regulate the bowels, ane
act directly on the diseased parts. Every
bottle guaranteed, For sale at SOC. bot
tie by Hartz 6 Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10

SPRINGFIELD, H., Jan 10 The supreme
court has decided, in the case of Richmond
VS.. Moore, that a contract made on Sunday
is valid and binding. 1t is held that con
tract entered into on Sunday is not void by
reason of being made upon that day, either
at the common law or under the 26lst section
Of the criminal code forbidding the
disturbance of the peace and good order of
society by labor on Sunday; that the statute
was not intended to prohibit the transaction
of business merely as distinguished from
labor on Sunday; that contract made on
Sunday is as capable of being enforced as one
made upon any other day of the week; and
that the construction of the word "labor" in
the statute does not include mere business
transactions like the ma king of contracts
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
Tho Tariff On NnnI

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. f0.-It has been
presumed by some of the Ohio members
working for the restoration of the duty on
wool that they would lie joined by the Texas
delegation. An American Press association
reporter asked Regain, the Oldest mem
Der from the Lone Star state,
what he and his colleagues intend doing re-
specting the matter. Il have not heard any
definite expression OF opinion 1 know we
favor a downward scale in wool ard every
thing else that wool enters into"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
ERyDt.

CAIRO. Jan. 10.-Nubar Pasha assumed
Office as prime minister Of the new Egyptian
cabinet The recruiting of black troops
under Zebehr Pasha has been abandoned
The government is undecided whether
it viii recall Baker Pasha, who
has gone Suakim to arrange for a campaign
against FL Mshdi. \ military commission
under Sir Evelyn Wood will make the neces-
Sary arrangements for the evacuation of
Soudan by the Egyptian troops, to accom-
ulish which will it is thought. require a wear
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
a Rumorea Failure Denied.

New YORK, Jan. 10-A report has be n
circulated in this city that the large silk
manufacturing firm of r. & H. Simon, OF
Union Hill. New jersey, with liabilities of
over S5OoO00 had failed. This rumor is posi-
lively denied by their agents in this city,
who saw that the firm has on hand a capital
M Scg4l O9I
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
sRttIr sliSeaaes.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan 10 The house
committee on agriculture discussed in gem
eral way the subject Of pieura pneumonia in
cattle. II was arranged that COM
mittec consisting If congressman
Hatch pibreD, Williams Winans Wilson
and Ochltree should NEST the representa-
tives of the cattle interests al the agricultural
department Pleuro-pneumoniaa among cattle
will be the fss, subject considered. The
house committee On agriculture will report a
bill at an early DAY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
LATEST FROM STURLATA.
Fred Gebhardt to Give Her an Oper-
atie Sfart---An Interview.

BALTIMORE, Md, Jan. 10-Theresa Stur-
lata has gons to New York to study Italian
opera. On Monday, it is said, she
received a telegram from Freddie
Gebhardt. the contents of which she
would not make known There's was
accompanied to New York by several Chi
cago ladies who came on for that purpose.
She will be under the tutorship of an accom-
plished musical teacher in quiet place out
side of New York The woman said Tues
day: at was not without struggle
l made up my mind to do right
The Chicago ladies who have so kindly shown
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
snnnre.ssng a shaw.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 10-The jesse
James show which is advertised to appear
here will not be granted a license, as the
mayor and chief of police have received
many complaints as to its immoral tenden-
cies. The prosecuting attorney will press all
complaints that may be made on legitimate
grounds
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10

been reported A portion OF the pier at Long
Branch was destroyed and the pavilion
wrecked during the storm. The bridge on
the Philadelphia & Long Branch railroad,
mile below Mantololdng, was washed away,
stopping travel.
Coney island suffered terribly by the terri
bic gale The residents were up all night,
Greading a tidal wave that might submerge
the place Water flooded the meadows
The loss is estimated at between $500, 900 and
$l000,000 The track of the Marine rail-
way between Manhattan and Brighton
beach is almost entirely destroyed Culver's
iron pier was wrecked at the outer end, and
upward of a hundred feet carried away
The old iron pier also suffered to consider
able extent All the sheds and houses nearest
the beach were either entirely or partially
demolished. The bathing houses, which were
believed to be at safe distance from the
sea, were borne out TO the ocean. Brighton
Beach hotel and the surrounding property
We're damaged to such an extent as to suggest
possible demolition should there be such
another visitation. The promenade sue
cumbed during the night, and the music
stand and drug store sank into the sea and
sand. The piazza in front of the hotel and
the lower part of the building were also
damaged Engemann's pavilion was de-
stroyed.
ATLANTIC CITY, n. J., Jan. l0.-Tuesday
afternoon a heavy northeaster set in and as
darkness came on the wind shifted to the east
and the gale increased, and it rained tor
rents A worse night has not been seen here.
The tide was unusually high. About , a. m
the work of destruction began. Bath houses,
shops and shanties fell with a crash. But
few pieces Of the board walk escaped last
falls storms, and now all are gone in a COM
mon wreck
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Jan. TO- Since mid
night the storm has increased and terrible
gale is raging throughout the Wyoming
valley. The winds are blowing with violent
fury and the atmosphere is filed with sleet.
Many buildings in course of erection are
threatened with demolition. The roof of the
Methodist church was seized by the wind and
hurled through the air. In the rural districts
barns, houses and collieries are damaged
CINCINNATI Jan. Ire ports from the
Ohio valley, West Virginia and kentucky
say that the heaviest snow fall for years has
been experienced, covering the ground to
depth of ten TO twenty-six inches There is
a general blockade Of railroad trains
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
Victims OF the Convent t'tre

ST. LOUIS, Jan, 10 The latest report from
Belleville is that the remains of one more vic
tim of the fire have been recovered, but the
body was not recognized. Three additional
dentifcations have been made-Gertrude
Schunck, of Duquin, Ill Hil1a Hammel, of
Trenton, Ill, and Katie Urbana, of Vandalia,
H. The inquest will be held open until all
the bodies are recovered
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
Crash on the Rail.

BUFFALO n. y, Jan. 10-Two engines
drawing the Michigan Central express train
crashed into two light engines on Porter
avenue. One engine was demolished.
Engineer Brown and Fireman johnson were
injured, none of the passengers hurt Cause.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
Home Rule Testimonial.

DUBLIN. Jan 10-The Home rulers have
commenced subscriptions toward fund to
be given Mrs James O'kelley, wife of the
Home ruler member Of parliament. as a testi-
monial of appreciation of his services in be
half of Ireland Mr. O'KelIey was, several
wears ago, one of the editors Of The New
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10

-MoNTREAI, Canada, Jan. ia heavy
snow-storm is probable on the 18th or 18th of
Januaey, which viii extend to Baltimore and
Washington, as well as through portions OF
Virginia. Not so marked westward. Heavy
at Buffalo. Y Y, and in New York city,
There will he sufficient snow at Washington
for carnival HENRY G. NENNoR.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
Tive Per Cent Bends.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. l0-Pottor, of
New York, III the meeting vi the house COM
mittee on banking and currency gave notice
that he would present bin authorizing the
issuance of per cent bonds, to run twenty
years, which could be used as security for
national bank circulation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
A Cir FraIns Leo.

ROME, Jan lo-TAsS aSe has presented
Archbishop Gibbons Wi91sa life-size portrait
of himself for the Catholic council at Balti-
more, TO be held in November next, on the
occasion of the ninety-fifth anniversary Of
the metropolitan see. The report that Mon
signor DominicIs Manuel, vicar apostolic,
Brownsville, Tex, has been created bishop Of
Mobile is confirmed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10

WAsHINcroN CITY, Jan. l0.-In the sem
ate the chair presented communication
from he SECRETARY Of the interior relating to
the Consideration and necessities of the Crow
Indians o. Montana. The secretary recon-
mendel an increase OF the appropriations for
these Indians from S65, 800 to S90,0O0
Plumb presented the petition of 81, go ex-
| soldiers residing in kan,s9 praying for the
establishment of a soldiers home in that
state.
Among the hills introduced We're the fol-
lowing: By Miller az New York, to main
| tain and support ~ 1..nt hospitals THIS bill
| places the maintenance ot the hospitals upon
| the government instead Of the sailors; by
! Logan. TO author e the construction Of a
bridge across tat 5t. SIS. .u.. liver for the Rock
| Island Eaihoa {. .ulr4nr.
! Anthony OBJECT !, resolution instructing
/ the committee o.. ,e.t... u affairs 10 inquire
! into the cNl,l3seaeF". sgi- legislation as will
! enable I'll executive a. protect oar interests
/ against ,yvcgnal-,.;s w;Ach have prohibited
/ or re>trailaI tie Importation Of American
pork.
! Van Nycl; :; ! thst the resolution so
over, as he ces.ri to offer an amendment.
which was ayr 20.
! In the house slaszol reduced Il resoiu-
/ ton directing tn cUmmgJee on foreign af-
fairs to inquire iato lie fac;s Us to the exclu-
| sion of American h.g products for foreign
countries and report by Till or otherwise
| Adopted
! Tha regular orle.. the call of COM
| mittees, was demanded, and Rose
Grams. from the military committee,
reported back number Of bills
! to equaize boant e. with the recoamenda-
tons that they b- referred to the committee
on pensions, bounty AMI back-pay. So or.
derel. Also d hin Tor the r,hcf OF Fitz John
laslt-s. sssissia the private caien-
! der. St5l4e, - i.a.aHg, gave notice Of a
minority report.
S.oculn, from select committee On Ameri,
can shipping reported a llll to remove certain
burdens ON American merchant marine and
encourage the Amerscan foreign carrying
trade Referred to committee OF the whole
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-10
Railway EleehOn-

CoLMULUs. Ohio, Jan. l0.-The annual
meeting of the directors of the Columbus,
Hooking Valley & Toledo railroad elected
the old board of directors, with the exception
of J. w Ellis, of New York, resigned His
place was filed by J H Wade, of Cleve-