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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge ~ r. Meade
presiding. -Swain ct al vs. Robert Bell, jr.,
ct AL; in chancery; cross bill filed by de-
PENDANT; demurrer overruled and leave to
answer in sixty days.
F. r. Windsor VS.. V. NJ. Ry. Co.; trespass
OH the case at issue jury; case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23

Memory is the treasury Of reason the reg
istry of conscience. and the council chamber
of thought, but what is memory without
reason, and judgment? 1t is these last that
convince us that we can't get safely through
the winter without DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23

When others are suffering, drop word of
kindness and sympathy. If they are suffer-
ing from Cold, give them Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup; a few doses of this valuable remedy
will afford instant relief, and twenty-five
cent bottle will cure the worst Cough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23
A>lesaE(jrga Dazft1s.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY =, 'NSi
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, .jdn. - 1851.
Ear the Middle Atlantic States cloudy
weather aud local rains, s,utheIly winds.
i,Ilay oArnmctev and -t%ht'S warmer
,,,.il her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23

W., 0. & W. Il. R.-The Winchester
News of to-day says: '"Ths W., 0. & w. r. r.
engineers reached the city on Saturday and
located the road to the limits. They enter
ed by Clifford street and ran down that
street to the other end of the city. We
trust that something like business operations
will soon begin and our people have their
long wished for desires gratifed."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23

WHAT SCIENCE OFFERS YoU.-Use no
liniments, salves or lotions. Benson's Cap
cine Porous PIasters are best Quick, high
ly medicinal, % cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Tay-
lor acting treasurer, vs.. Williams. Argued
and submitted.
James Pollard, esq, Of Baltimore was al
lowed to practice as counsel i'll this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23
IE(sISI ATINE

In the State Senate yesterday the bill to incor-
porate the town Of Pocahontas was passed
Bills we're reported: To apportiou the repre-
sentaton Of the State of Virginia in the Congress
of the United States; requiring the clerk Of the
Circuit and Corporation Courts to keep refer
ence docket to all the order books and causes on
file in their respective courts: to amend the act
imposing tax and prescribing regulations for
collecting the same on the privilege of selling
wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors, etc. and to
amend the act to provide for the working OF roads
in the counties of Shenandoah, Page and Rocking
ham.
resolution was adopted calling on the Board
of Education to report what action has been taken
under the act providing for the establishment of
the negro normal school at a cost of SlOOOoo
with such suggestions or recommendations as i'll
their judgment would be promotive OF the objects
of the institution.
The bill to give all appeal as of right to the
Commonwealth in all cases where suits are lnsti-
tuted under act approved January IA, 1882 en-
titled an act to prevent frauds against the Com
monwealth, &c, was passed.
The report Of the Committee on Privileges and
Elections in the matter of w. II. Turner, to seat
in the Senate was made the special order for to.
day.
The report of the Committee for Cours Of JUS
ticc rs to allowance made by s. Brown Allen, TO
j. E. Hamilton, for collection of delinquent taxes
of certain railroad companies, was made the spe-
cial order for Friday.
Tho resolution requesting General Malone to
resign his seat in the United States Senate was
made the special order for to-day.
In the House of Delegates resolution provid-
ing for night sessions after Monday next, was
adopted.
The consideration of the contested election case
Of Reynolds (dcmocrat), against Boiling (1ahonc-
itel from Cumberland and Buckingham counties,
was received and after debate the minority report
favoiing the seating of Boiling was voted down,
and the report of the committee rcmanding the
election back to the people adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23

BLIND Tom appeared at Armory Hall
last night and gave a concert to highly
appreciative audience each and every one
of whom regretted it's close. Tom in perso-
nal appearance has changed considerably
since he last visited this city but his won.
derful musical powers, if possible, have i'm
proved and his concert last night was one
of the most enjoyable ever given in this
citv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23

Coughs, colds and sore-throat yield readi-
ly to B. Fl. Douglass & Sons Capscum Cough
Drops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23

0. c. Whittlesey, attorney for Belle Balti-
more, who had protested against the grant
of the right of way, withdrew all objection,
and thereport of the committee was adopted.
The Council had expected that the water
question would come up in this Board but
as the joint committees always report in the
Board of which the chairman is a member,
the joint report was made in the Board of
Aldermen, and no communication OF It's ac-
ton was made to the lower Board.
AT about 80 the Board adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23

THE BOARD Of church extension Of The
Virginia NJ. +. Church Conference, met here
this morning in the Friends meeting house
at II o'clock and considered applications for
assistance from the different districts. There
were present, Rev. S. A. Ball, President !:
Rev. T. l.. Poulsou. ID. D., Secretary; J. p.
Baldwin, esq, Treasurer; Revs. j. f. Ev-
ans, and W. H. Forsyth, and G.. G. Round,
c. c. Gaver aud @. F. Baggett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-23
COMMON COUNCIL.

The regular meeting of the Board last
night was we'll attended.
The Committee on Streets having report
ed in favor of compelling the Washington
Ferry Company to remove without further
delay the freight house now standing in
King street,
Mr.. Peake asked the Committee on Streets
to explain why this action was proposed.
Mr.. Lambert explained that the freight
shed had been allowed to remain in King
street while improvements were in progress,
but the improvements are now completed
and the shed still obstructs the foot of the
street.
The report of the Committee was adopt
ed, Messrs. Moore, Aitcheson and Peake
voting in the negative.
A further report on the same subject com
ing up,
Mr.. Snowden asked if the company had
not agreed to put the shed on the north
line of King street?
Mr.. Lambert responded that such had
been the agreement.
Mr. Snowden said he had acted at pre-
vous meetings of Council under that un-
derstanding.
Mr.. Mclean asked if the report of the
committee contemplated compelling the re-
moval of the fence which extends across
the street.
Mr.. Lambert answered that the report Of
the committee referred TO the street alone
Mr.. Mclean saw just as much obstruction
in the ten feet fence as in the house. Why
should one be ordered away and the other
allowed to remain The report was adopted
Whertbe letter of j. H. PARROT asking
that repairs be made TO the American Goa
Coz wharf was read,
Mr.. Peake said the repairs would cost
$40
The Committee on Streets having report
ed in favor of allowing the Midland K. W
to lay a new track on Henry street, south
or east of the round house, VIM. Miller, ano
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, TUESDAY, JUNE H. 1884.

up. He died Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock, The deceased had arrived at the
age of "a years. The funeral viii take
place Sunday afternoon at o'clock from
the nj. E. church. the Rev. ]. S. Smith,
of Aledo, Ills, will officiafe.
Our public schools, which have been
under the successful management of Prof
Muse for the past nine months, closed
last week. The special interest of our
citizens in the public schools is shown
by the fact that this is the first time that
the commencement exercises have been
given. The graduating exercises were of
very interesting nature, and consisted of
music, Orations, recitations, ESSAYS and
discussions. Besides large audience of
our home people, Prof. Southwell, and
several members of the Rock Island High
school graduating class were present,
Following is the programme that was
| carried out:
Music-Piano solo, Lille Palmer; pray
er, the Rev c. L. Carson; essay, The
Progress of Science in the Ninteenth Cen
tury," Anna Young; defamation, NC
Lain's Child" Ward 0lmstead; chorus by
the school, Il am Dreaming" discussion
Resolved that the signs cf the times
indicate the downfall of the American
Republic affirmative, viii Forgy; mega
| tive, Matte Kaufman; trio, Evening
Song" Ida Palmer, Lille Palmer Anna
Young; Grafton. "Ravages of Time" Nora
Venderslice; recitation, Green Mountain
Justice p Rella Lewis; recitation, "Curfew
Must Not Ring Tonight" Ida Palmer;
paper. The Nameless," Nellie Smith and
Lizzie Honens; chorus by the school,
Gliding On" presentation of diploma;
chorus by the school, Farewell . Bene>
| diction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
Patent Madicinas.

AS rule, have the reputation of impos
ing on the credulity of the public in the
shape of adroitly concocted advertise
ments, and other devices to catch the eye
of those who are suffering. But we desire
to say that Swifts Specific Is. S. s. is a
decided exception to this rule. This rem
edy is manufactured in A atlanta, Ga, and
in our treatise on Blood and Skin diseases
We give the endorsement OF many of the
prominent people of our city and stale
1t is true we are spending large amount
in advertising, for we think it our duty to
humanity to do so. The wonderful devel
opment in the treatment of Cancer alone
would make it our duty to have it knowr
to every sufferer in the world. We have
medical offices for free consultation a
No. 159 W 23d ST., N Y, 1905 Chest
nut ST., PHILADELPHIA, and at the homt
office.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Disease
mailed free.
The Swift Specific Co, Drawer 3, At
lanta, Ga. 159 W. 23d St, n. Y, ant
1905 Chestnut St, Phila
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17

Union Telegraph company, alarmed at the
Possibility of the passage of the
government telegraph bill, has instructed
its local managers in every town in
the country to work up petitions
against the bill. These petitions have been
coming in large numbers. One of them
comes from the Evansville, Ind. office, and
is indorsed upon the back: Respect
fully returned to J. F. Wallack, su-
perintendent. The names signed within
are the very best in the city. N. W. Booth,
manager" These petitions, which are ad-
dressed to the honorable senate and house Of
representatives in congress assembled, are
made with printed headings which say,
"Your petitioners, residents of - in the
state of , respectfully demonstrate
against the enactment of any measure re-
lating to telegraphs which shall increase
the number of public officers or establish a
government monopoly of the telegraph
business, or which shall employ functions of
the government to destroy the property of
individuals who have embarked in legiti-
mate enterprises to provide ample facilities
for the public accommodation. We believe
that the interests of the people will be best
served by leaving this branch Of commercial
| business free to the competition of private
enterprise" !"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17

New YORK, June 16.-Billy Emerson, the
minstrel, has arrived on the Oregon from
Liverpool He came over on leave OF
absence, and on strictly private business. He
brought with him only a small carpet-bag,
and darted down the gang-plank and off the
pier as quickly as he could pass by the Gus
toms officers. He looked hale, hearty, and
happy. He is going to San Francisco,
said one Of his professional friends, of whom
the minstrel had made confidant during
the voyage, 'to get married. The lady il
said to be very wealthy, but l can't tell you
her name. That would be to betray Billy
confidence He is going back to Europe July
30 to take his place again with Haverly'
minstrels His trip here will be short one
but it will be full of glory.n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS .


Regular correspondence to the Argus.
MILAN, June 14.-Sunday morning the
Sabbath school children of the M. E..
church manifested much interest to attain
the highest degree of perfection. The
floral offerings were very fine; much in
terest was felt among our citizens, as the
church was crowded very much.
Sunday evening the Presbyterian Sab
bath school gave very delight
full entertainment to a large as
sembly. and each class did their
best to present themselves in a
pleasant manner, for which they deserve
much credit. The floral offerings were
beautiful; notices, cross, harp and
anchor. The altar being handsomely
decorated.
Yesterday occurred the death of our
old citizen, the Rev. James Sheldon, who
had.been very i'll for the past two months.
Every available means were used to
restore health. There was some hope
until few days ago, when all was given
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
Republican Senators Caueus.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 1.-THE Re-
publican senators held caucus to receive
and take action on the report of the commit
tee to revise amendments to the Mexican
pension bill The most important amend-
ment is that Of Ingalls,, proposing to remove
the limit to the arrears Of pensions act
This amendment it is claimed, if it becomes
law, would add S25, 100000 to pension ex-
penditures The caucus finally decided to ad-
init Ingalls, amendment with proviso limit
ing its provisions to all cases which may be
filed by Jan l, 1885
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
Excursions TO California and the
Southwest.

CHICAGO, June 16-The Wabash, St.
Louis & Pacific railway has arranged for an
excursion to the Pacific coast, for the ben
eft of families desiring to make that trip,
which will start from Chicago on the even
ing Of June 25, and from St. Louis on the
morning of June 26, inst. The trains
will have every convenience for excursion
lists, and will give them an opportunity to
see many of the beauties of the trip across
the continent Another excursion has also
been prepared by the same line to Arkansas
and Texas This last will leave Chicago on
the morning and St. Louis on the evening of
June 25 inst, and the fare will be half-rate.
Both excursions are intended to present
excellent chances for persons desiring to
settle in the west or southwest,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
Financial Trouble i'm Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE, June 17-Rumors Of the
failure Of several large houses have been
freely circulated here, but members of the
firms implicated most emphstically deny
these reports 1t is very likely, notwith-
standing these denials, that one or two old
houses will go to the wall within the next
day or So 1t is also reported that
one of the city banks will close
its doors The vice president, when asked
about the matter, simply said: I'VE cannot
say anything about the matter. We may
close OF we may not" From other sources
it was ascertained that the president of the
bank is raising funds to pay off dollar for
dollar on demand and if he succeeds will
quietly suspend, when the affairs of the in-
stitution will be wound up
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
Coal Miners Strike,

PTIsBURG, June 1.-THE general strike
OF the river coal miners ordered for Mon
day, indicates lack of unanimity Work
has been suspended in several mines
but a majority are still in operation
There is no enthusiasm among the miners
and one man seems to be waiting on another
to take the initiative. The miners officials
claim that all will be out in few days
while the operators characterize the strike q,
fail
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17

After suffering for nearly two years
a continuous attack of rheumttism, after
trying almost every specific, domestic and
foreign, which the credulity of wise man
or fool might lead one to trust in, Mr..
A. B. Davenport, of 367 Fulton street,
Brooklyn, n Y. at last found remedy
in Athlophoros, which, to use his OWL
words, proved in good degree renewel
of my former vigor and strength, so that
I have been enabled to move about with
almost Youthful activity"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
THE DUBUQUE ENcAMPMENT.
Filling UP with the Milftaire-The
Programme.


Programme.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, June 1.-THE city is fill
ing up with visitors to the grand national
military encampment. The Fort Smelling
battery is in camp, arriving Saturday. The
Chicago Zouaves and drum corps with band
have arrived. Seven companies of the
Third Missouri infantry are here and more
are expected The city presents warlike
appearance. with flags, banners and bunting
displayed from the public buildings, stores
and residences.
The programme of the weeks exercises is
as follows: Guard mounting and dress
purade with consolidated bands, daily.
Tuesday, street parades in the morning and
| afternoon; drills of various companies; dress
parade with consolidated bands Wednesday,
competition drill for diamond prizes Thurs
day, flying artillery drill. and band concert
Friday, sham battle; thirty cannons and
volleys of musketry.
Camp Henderson is alive with military
movements, the receiving Of visiting com
panies, and the assignment of quarters tt
\ guests.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
LET THEM HOWL

Poor Tray has been caught in bad company and the
gey yep Soft soap and hard cider Annihate them
for the intelligent public be fooled with bean pots false
pretenders Good goods fan dealing lowest prices and
ent for all is the last that breaks the backs of
nents.
They all see people coming and going and fro from
store with an of jealousy and hatred which finds vent
in their meek betting But the people be fooled
neither they be hoodwinked by the false preendes into
buying any old shelf goods when they to the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
Ice. Ice

E. II. Barker is prepared to furnish
pure channel ice delivered TO any part of
the city. Leave orders at Henry Lamps,
or address P. o. Box, No. 972.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
Replied with Bullets.

MCCoY's STATION, Ohio, June 16-Hiram
Weir shot and fatally wounded Samuel Nc
Donald The latter was stoning Weir's resi-.
dance when Weir opened fire upon hirn witt
the above effect.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17

Fighting Government Telegraph.
WASHINGTON CRY, June II. The Western
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17

FOR RENT-A double house on First avenue
between Twelfth and Thirteen streets, Six rooms
each department; good well and cistern. Enquire
of Fred Hass m22d1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17
NOTICE.

FRONT-And back up stairs parlors for rent
First door west Baptist church.
ju17-1w Mrs. A. SToCKwELL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17

FOR sALE-sixty lots in my addition to Rock
Island One-fourth down, balance in yearly pay
ments, with six per 1T interest. B. Davenport.
m19d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17

FOR SALE-At my office, on Eleventh street,
the best quality of coal. Also dry oak cord wood,
stone and sand. Orders received by telephone at
car house. d. G. Dohlman agent. m13d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17

FOR sALE-old papers for sale IN any quantity
at this Office, cheap
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-17

JOB PRINTING--The ARGUS is now paying
special attention TO its job department and all
ders for work will be executed with all possible
despatch and neatness. Give US a call.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-01

At meeting of the board of directors Of
the Medicine Lodge Building association
held last Saturday, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: +. w.
Payne, president; ID. Van Slykc, yice-prcs-
idcnt; w. w. Cook, secretary and George
Geppert. treasurer.
Under the bylaws, the president, secrc-
tary and treasurer compose an exec tive
committee who have control of tile collcc-
ton of all monies belonging to the associ-
alton.
Ii was decided that n committee compOs-
cd of Nessrs. Cook, Van Slyke and Standi-
ford shorld be sent to Harper, Wellington
and Caldwell to examine tie new hotels
at those PLACES; ascertain the cost of frame
buildings compared with brick, secure
plans and specifications and generally to
look around and find what is needed and
what il will cost.
There was a general feeling expressed
among the directors that the new hotel
here should be brick, and it is more than
likely that it will be decided TO build OF
that material.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-01

We only had time and space last week to
publish the dry proceedings OF the hotel
meeting last Thursday hight; but even
from the account published could be CLEAN
Ell the fact that the hotel is certainty
There was full Attendance OF the s,ibscri-
bers TO the capital stock of the hotel, be-
sides many citizens who desired TO encour-
age the enterprise. Everything went off in
harmonious manner, and not one word
OF dissatisfaction over the result was heard.
Already the subscription list shows that
large portion Of the stock has been taken,
and this was accomplished without any
particular effort. There Is no doubt that
even before the foundation OF the bsildi, o
is laid that the necessary amount Of $4,000
will he raised.
The necessary incorporation papers will
be forwarded to the secretary of state in
few days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-01

slowly. Men and horses were worked hard
and when the roundup was over no one APP
Peared satisfied that any part of the range
had been thoroughly worked.
Ii is not too early even now to commence
discussing this nratter, though of course no
one Will think Of starting roundup until
along in June. Cattle were not worked
last year as much as they were in 1882, aLd
it may be noticed that they are doing much
better than last winter. IT r:lnchmen will
have patience this year and not start the
roundup any earlier than last year it will
be all the better.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-01

The trouble la the firm of Wilson <
Rockefeller has been settled. and F. Rookie
Teller now has control of their stock and
ranch In Comanchc county, and is now anX-
ious to sell out the entire outfit. His an
nounccments appear in another column.
Mr.. Rockefeller was here this week, and
did not appear to be in a very good humor
with his former partner. lie says that
Wilson mismanag,'d the business Of the
firm in n most reckless manner, and sue
cecdcd in getting away with about $4,000
of his, Rockefeller, wealth. Only Sl5,-
90 Of which did he recover. He is now
determined to sell the ranch, cattle and
horses and save himself as near as possible.
Wilson is In Washington City, living
/" like a fighting cock A" and does not
allew his experience here to trouble him
IN the least.