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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26

On motion of Poland, resolution was
adopted directing the Judiciary committee to
inquire whether the act of the legislature of
Dakota to provide for the levy of a tax on
the property of railroad companies does not
conflict with the organic act establishing
that territory.
Gibson introduced q joint resolution appro-
prlatiIfg $4,000 for the distribution Of seed
among sufferers from the Ohio floods. Re-
ferred
Under the call of the states, the following
bills, etc, were introduced and referred:
By Oates, to prohibit aliens and foreigners
acquiring or owning land within the
United States. Rosecrans, 10 authorize
the coinage of silver dollars and fractions
thereof, under the metric system Also for
the coinage of the gold metric dollar. the
two dollar and fraction of dollar, and the
double eagle, eagle and half eagle. Also for
the coinage Of stella" Also to establish a
system OF coinage of gold and silver, and to
obtain proximity in value between them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Sensation in a Theatre.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb ga very cx-
citing scene was witnessed in theatre here.
where Ada Gray was playing East
Lynne. During the dying scene
some one IL the cockpit uttered
three loud groans, evidently to en-
barass her. Miss Gray, continuing in
the same tone Of voice as the scene required,
said: II scorn, scorn the man who would
laugh at such ascene." Her rebuke met with
response that fairly shook the building with
applause, and she was congratulated by a
number of prominent people
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb 26-Suit was
brought here yesterday by John c. S. Har-
rison, as receiver of the Indiana Banking
company, against John C. New and John c.
Wright well-known local capitalist, for
$780, 900 damages, The complaint charges
that in 1878 the defendants sold to the late
W. H. Morrison, then in control of the
banking company, S23S, 900 worth of the
stock, representing the same to be worth
l65, while the real value of the stock was less
than 90 The defendants allege that Morri-
son lived three years after the purchase, with
which he was always satisfied A. D. Lynch,
now candidate for Mr.. News late place in
the treasury, was at that time United States
bank examiner, and went into the bank with
Morrison as vice-president. Defendants say
that shortly before the sale of the stock to
Morrisonthe bought it from W. H. English
for lh0
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
TELl..E.GRAPHIC.
THE LINE OF DISCORD.
John S. Wise Testifies About the Late
Virginia Election.
Nha. He Has so Say with Reference
to the Color Lfne"---Arthur's
support for President
Capital Gossip.

HASHiNGToN Cry, Feb. .26.-CongreSsman-
at-large John S. Wise was tho first witness
called by the Danville investigators, and
spoke of the general effect upon the election
in November last of the drawing of the color
line in the Old Dominion by the Bourbon
Democrats and the effects the threats had at
the polls He filed copy of The Richmond
State of June 16, 1881, in which were articles
On the color line intended to influence votes;
also circular, picked up in Carroll county,
warning the whites not to vote the Read juster
ticket on penalty of having mixed schools;
he also filed certain speeches delivered in the
state by BOurbons on the color line. Senator
Vance objected to the character of the testi-
mony. Senators Sherman and Lapham ruled
that the papers were admissible as showing
the attitude Of the whites toward the blacks
at the approach of an election. The witness
asserted that everywhere on the stump the
Bourbons worked on the prejudices of the
whites against the blacks. The witness
filed tabular statements of the result
OF the election, showing the result of
the color line reports sent broadcast
by the Bourbon journals; also, editorials
from the Norfolk Landmark, predicting a
war of races. He stated that the most in
aammable portion of Virginia was the city
of Danville.
yet that's Republican city," remarked
Vance. Yes, sir Whenever it's not Re-
publican at the polls I'll show you the muz-
zes of lots of white mems shot guns" Re
ferring to the riot at Danville, he said he met
Mr.. Jennings, of Danville, before
the election, Jennings stated that he was
a ReadjuSter at heart; had sympathies
with the readjusters, but was afraid to opan
bis mouth on the subject; couldn't speak his
sentiments Witness offered as testimony
copies Of advertisements of merchants of
Danville, showing that many dealt especially
in shot-guns and pistols, just before the cleo
ton. Cross-examined Eby Vance, witness
said that he had heard more here
about social ostracism among the
blacks in Virginia than he did in
the state. In regard to assurances by the
whites that the blacks wouldn't be molested.
if they wanted to vote, he said, Il don't
think covey of quail would venture out
again while a hawk encirled above, with
one of their number in its talons The Dan
vile riot was represented over Virginia as an
uprising of the blacks against the whites
The campaign was not fair, not civilized, un-
worthy Of the nineteenth century That's
my opinion; also the opinion of majority of
the Democrats themselves"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Secession in Manifaha

WINNIPEG, Man, Feb. 26.-Special dis,
patches sent from this place to the eastern
papers regarding the secession of Manitoba
are wholly sensational and devoid of all
truth. The whole thing is regarded here as
hoax. This secession foolishness was
originated by a number Of young bloods iu
this city, who desired to get up q little ex.
citement and a miniature war on paper
There is positively no ground for the startling
silly stuff sent in the specials referred to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 26-Gen Hender.
son, of Illinois, who is one of the leaders III
the efforts III favor of the HeLnepin canal to
connect the Mississippi with the great lakes,
expresses himself as very hopeful regarding
the bill He expects to get action on it quite
early, perhaps during the coming month, and
he believes it will get large majority in the
house and senate. This bill appropriates
s1,000,0OO for the beginning of the work, and,
as not more that S. OO0,O 900 or S6,00O,OO0 will
be required to complete the canal, he thinks
it will pass
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Foreign Built ShfDs.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 26-The Shipping
committee took up the bill to admit foreign
built ships to American registry free of duty,
and voted 8 to 6 to report it ad-
versely. Those voting in favor of the
bill were Slocum, Throckmorton and
Deuster; in the negative, Dingiey, Long,
Hunt, George, O'Neill and Lore. Dibble did
not vote. Findlay was absent. 1t was agreed
that Dingley should prepare a report en-
bOdying the views of the majority, and
Slocum one embodying the views of the
minority
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26

DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. &C. Mrs. Anna
Stomps, young society lady who has has
always been much admired for her beautiful
head of thick, brown hair, was robbed of her
charm by a bold tramp She was in the
'woodshed in the rear of her home, when her
braided hair was caught from behind and
slashed off with a sharp knife An alarm
was raised, but the robber, who is described
rs tramp, escaped with his prize
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
The Pacific RaiIvavs

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 26-Railroad
Commissioner Armstrong was heard by the
house committee on Pacific railroads in
advocacity of the passage of Edmund's bill,
which proposes to amend existing laws SO
that specific sum rather than percentage
of the net earnings be required to be paid by
the Pacific railroads
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
southern Modesty Shocked.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb ga picture-dealer,
70 whose eyes classic works of art have long
been familiar, put in his show window a
picture of Lady Godiya. This greatly
shocked the excessive modesty of the resi-
dents of this city, and ladies Stunned the
place One of them called on the proprietor
to have it removed The dealer very
promptly removed it, but it seems as if it is
destined to be topic for some time. One of
the preachers in his sermon dwelt on the
topic going so far as to say that the pictures
sven when well clothed are but sensuous
Injuries, and the money paid for them would
he better employed if given to the missionary
cause
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
smnII.Pex on n TrausDort.

TRINKITAT, Feb. 26,-The transport Thibet
has been detained in quarantine, owing to
the appearance Of smallpox among the
troops on board All the soldiers returning
to England on the troop-ship Jumna have
volunteered their services ashore, which have
been accepted as a most welcome addition to
Gen Graham's forces. Being veterans, they
will give steadine5S to and increase the CON
fdence of the yogug soldiers,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
The HIOVe-Faad Fool,

CLAY CITY, Ind, Feb. 26-Louis Obend.
rofer, in the employ Of Michael Schiele, a
farmer, two miles north of here, in the
absence of her parents invited Nancy Schele
upstairs to a private room, and pressed her
to promise to marry him. The girl declined,
when he presented revolver and fired twice,
one ball taking effect in the left arm and
shoulder, the second one in the right arm.
Abendrofer mad with disappointed love,
turned the weapon on himself, and fred
three shots into bis own breast. The
physicians say his recovery is impossible
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
The Southern cyclone,

COLUMBIA, S. c., Feb 26. 26.-Harrowing de-
tails of the tornado continue to come in. In
Edgefield, Miss, family of eight were
buried III the ruins Of their house. At the
same place Mrs Powers was killed by a fall.
ing building, and another woman roasted to
death. The town of Chapels, in Newberry
country, was entirely wiped out and one man
was killed and two so badly injured that
they died
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
A SENSIBLE MAN MnrLn Use

Kemp's Balsam fer the throat and lungs.
1t is curing more cases of coughs, colds,
asthma, bronchitis, Group, and all throat
and lung troubles, than any other med
icine. The proprietor has authorized o..
Grotjan to refund your money it, after
taking three-fourths of bottle, relief is
not obtained. Price so cents and 81,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
ROCK ISLAND ILLINOIS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY &c. 1884
houses for railroad iaborers.

ms houses for railroad laborers -Four
men named Whalen, Mcguire, Sulli-
van, and one unknown, persisted, and their
bodies were burned to cinder The other
occupants of the building including several
women and children barely escaped with
their lives, some leaping from the second,
story windows. The fire is thought to have
originated in tie kitchen of the Nashville
house. The loss is s5,000; insurance, s., ,0O0
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Opposing Tariff Reduction.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 26.-John H.
Carpenter. New Brunswick, N. J.; George
c. Bosom, Massachusetts; W. T. Seal, Phila
delphia, manufacturers of knit goods, were
heard by the house committee on ways and
means, in opposition to reduction in the
tariff on their manufactures.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
The Fool and MOuth Disease

LONDON, Feb 26.-In the house of lords
Lord Carlingford announced that ship from
the United States had arrived al Liverpool
with cargo of cattle; that a number of the
cattle had the foot and mouth disease, and
urged immediate action of parliament in re-
gard to the bill to prevent the importation of
cattle from countries where the disease is
ireYalent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26

ST PETERSBURG, Feb 2G.-it is said
Russia has voluntarily offered England a
pledge to stop at Marv and use her influence
with the khans of Bokohara and khiya to
facilitate English commerce
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
New Confectionery.

Mr. John Sutcliffe has opened con
fectionery on the corner under Harper's
opera house, which is supplied with fresh
stock of candies. nuts and cigars, foreign
and domestic fruits, oysters and ice cream
in season. 20-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
suicide of James II. Partridge.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 26.-The secre-
tary of state has been informed by cable OF
the suicide at Alicante, Spain, of James R.
Partridge, who formerly represented the gov
ernment in Brazil, Peru and other South
American countries. Continued illness is
supposed to have been the cause.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Money to Loan.

Loans negotiated IN sums of 1000 and
upwards, on good real estate securities,
by Will G. Whitehead, at Surgeons law
office 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
ITO What Base Uses" etc.

LONDON, Feb 26.-The great steamship
Great Eastern has been purchased by tbs
government for coal hulk at Gibraltar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Loss or E0ur Lives.

DENVER Colo, Feb. 26.-Fire destroyed
the National and Nashville hotels, two small
frame buildings on the corner Of Nineteenth
and Wazee streets, occupied as *lodg-'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
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National Wire Z iron Co.,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05

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n'o'S'on' Mass ana VIII pass the summer
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05
WAS ABDUCTION!
The story Told by Mrs. sinclair of Win
throp.

A possibl, abdactina c.se has come to light
IN Winthrop, the sequel to which has not
been unravelled, the victim being Miss Eta
Sinclair, a young lady Il years OF age.
Her mother, Mrs. Sinclair, who resides at
Winthrop village, came to Augusta yester-
dav morning to procure warrant for the
arrest OF one Charles H. Bjckford, a former
resident of Augusta. She told the following
story: Eta was employed at a farm house
about mile from the village. Bckforj
had been paying her marked attention. but
with i'll success. She looked upon him very
untavorably. but he continued to force
his suit. Finally Sunday forenoon he
drove up to the place where Miss Sinclair
formed the young lady that her mother was
very anxious that she should come home.
The girl, suspecting nothing wrong, entered
the carriage with Bckford and drove of
But instead of going to Winthrop village, the
man drove up a bv road and the last seen of
them, the couple was passing through Read
field and Mt Vernon" The team was from a
Winthrop livery stable and was left in the
street in front of the stable about II o'clock
Sunday night Officers have been searching
after the pair ever since, but their labors thus
far are unrewarded. 1t is believed by some
Winthrop citizens that the girl was willing
to 90 with Bickford. 1t seems that he had
not always agreed with her father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05

This is pre-eminently the vacation month,
when thousands seek rest and recreation.
But to those who suffer the depressing effects
of summer debility. the disagreeable symptoms
of scrofula, the fortunes of billiousness,
dyspepsia or sick headache, there is more
pain than pleasure in leaving home. To
such we say, give Hoods Sarssparilla trial.
1t will purify your blood, tone up and
strengthen your body, expel every trace of
scrofula. correct billiousness, and positively
cure dyspepsia or sick headache. Take it
before you go, and you will enjoy your
vacation thousand fold. aug5d&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05
General Orders No. :. q. Ar.

In accordance with the vote of the Annual En-
campmeut at Waterville, February last, the Council
of Admin stratiOn hereby deSignAtes Thursday,
August 9TH, the date of the Semi mn ual Encamp
ment and reunion of the 6. A. r, at Old Orchard
II. The object of this meeting is purely social
TO revive old associations and friendships TO eN.
change fraernal greetings, and TO cement more
firmly the members OF the A. Il. in those ties OF
Fraternity Charity and Loyalty which unite US.
Ill. All members of the q. A. r, and hOuorably
discharged soldiers and sailors throughout the State
with their families and friends, and all citizens
friendly to the organization cordially invited
II is desired that all so tar possible all members
Of the u. 4 X attend in uniform, without belts,
those that have no uniform, wear u. 4. Badge.
". All officers OF the Department, Past Depart
ment Commanders, Aids Camp, and officers OF the
full attendance. The attractions on this occasion
arr to be the bss, given.
Y There will be music by two military bands all
day and "a varied programme of amusements pre-
narsd by the Committee There will be excursions
on the new route of the Boston Maine X. R., from
Old Orchard 20 the mouth of the Saco River, thus
connecting with steamer for the Pool, a splendid
cursion in itself. A fine display of speakers, con-
senators Hale and Frye, Repre- sentatiyes Reed
Dingley, Milliken and BoutelIe, GOV Robbie. and
Gen Ii. NJ plaisted For dinner there will be
served A mammoth Clam Bake, composed of 1000
Sweet Potatoes ETC. at sc cents, and low rates made
with the hotels for those who desire regular DIM
uer.
the State, and the various Ladies Relief Corps TO
jou US this occasion
Post Commanders requested to notify each
Comrade by pos al otherwise, informing him of
the time and date of the reun' on and urging him TO
attend also have this notice inserted in all papers
printed in their vicinity. BY command o!
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS.
Department Commander.
D. HORACE HOLMAN,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05
skin Cancer.

Mr.. W H. Gilbert, of Albany. Ga, under
date of MAY 5, 1851 says: Mr.. Brooks near
here has an eating cancer on his face which
had nearly killed him-every one thought he
would be dead in short time as nothing
seemed to stop the ravages OF the cancer.
He commenced taking Swift's Specific two
months ago, and it has a wonderful ell, CT on
him. He was yesterday so far recovered a,
to be out at his work, and seems in a fair
way to get entirely we'll.
Treatise on Blood and skin diseases mailed
free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3, At
lanta, Ga, l59 23d St n, Y. and 1905
Chestnut St, Phila.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05

Messrs +. G. kinsman & Co. are Away,
alive to their business, and spare no pains tt
secure the best of every article in their line
They have secured the agency for the cele
brated DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. The only certaiu cure known FOL
Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness
Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis, or any affec-
ton of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on
positive guarantee. Trial bottles free. Reg
ular size 81 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05

it will be time enough to doubt the reliability
of Kidney Wort Doctors all agree that il
is a most valuable medicine in all disorders
of the Liver Kidneys and Bowels, and fire.
quently prescribe it. DR.. p. c. Ballou OF
Monkton says The past year have used it
more than ever, and with the best results.
L. is the most successful remedy have ever
used" Such recommendation speaks for
itself. Sold by all druggists. See advt.
aug6deod&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05
A Cure of Pnenm onia.

Mr.. D. H. Barnaby of Owego, \. Y, SAYS
that his daugeter was taken with a violent
cold which terminated with Pneumonia. and
all the best physicians gave the case up and
said she could live hut few hours at most
She was in this condition when a friend
recommended DR. VIM. Halls Balsam for the
Lungs, and advised her 10 try it. She ac-
cepted it as a last resort. and was surprised
to find that it produced marked change for
the better and by perseyering in it use a
cure was effected. aug5deOd&wiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05

Mr. Jane. +. Fuller has just sold his six
wear. OH gelding To Clark & Reed of Boston
f,r $1,000 The animal was timed on the
park. recently, attached to a road wagon
with driver weighing POO pounds, and made
tie mile in 40. The horse was brought
from France Edward. Island by Mr.. James
Kecgan, and is very powerful animal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05
Drowning OF a HalloweIi Boy.

yesterday afternoon about 5 O'Clock,
ooonhy Martin aged : years and son of
A"omas Martin of Hallowell, fell
from wharf near Addition & Strout's
'" cloth factory, where he was
f'a!ing, and was drowned The body
vas recovered about 40 minutes afterwards
ana an unavailing effort made to restore life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05
some Foolish People

Allow cough TO run until il gets beyond
the reach OF medicine. Thew often say. Oh.
it will wear away, but in most cases il wears
them away Could they be induced to try
the successful medicine called Kemps Bal
sam, which we sell on positive guarantee to
cure, they would Immediately see the excel
lent effect after taking the first dose. Price
soc and LOO. Trial size free.
Respectfully, Bowditch & Webster.
oct394&wiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05

A butcher residing Just out of the city
appeared On Water street yesterday morning
with a broken down horse The animal 5
r.zht forylcg wa. apparently about useless.
Mr.. Hiram Reed. cruelty to animals agent,
discovered the cripple, and ordered the owner
o. drive MIN out OF the city and never to show
the beast on the street again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05

More tickets were sold at the Maine Cen
trn station in this city, last week, than ever
before during the history of the road.
One thousand and forty two Coliseum tickets
were disposed Of an average of over 100
tocach exhibition. More tickets are sold at
the Augusta station than at any other on the
road The passenger business thus far is
the largest this year that it has ever been
Tins is owing largely. of course, to MIR.
Ba,nrs nomination and the campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05

The new Episcopal church in this city, is
to stand on the site Of the present rectory on
Pleasant street The architecture will be Of
the English Gothic style, and the material
stone The work of removing the rectory
will probably be commenced the present fall.
A greenhouse for st. Marks Home is to be
erected On the site of the old church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05

The Maine Methodist centennial Sunday
.rhool celebration will be held at Lake Ma
r,nocook next Friday. Hon. Joseph
Locke Of Portland will preside An attractive
programme has been prepared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-05

As a sure remedy for Sick Headache, Sour
Stomach, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constips-
ton, Torpid Liver, Billiousness. &C, no
medicine is equal to DIR. Baxter's Mandrake
Bitters. n. H. Downs Elixir is the oldest
and best cough remedy in existence Bruises,
scalds, burns. sprains, cuts, &c, either
on man or beast, are speedily cured by the
use of Henry < Johnson's Arnica and Oil
Liniment. aug4teod&wim