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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
The Champion.

Mr.. w. II. Cation, ''our Billy, arrived
in the city last evening on visit to his
mother. He win remain here until
Wednesday and perhaps longer. He is
looking well and is recovering from his
recent indisposition. ''Billy's' brilliant
victory over Mclaughlin in their recent
Chicago game has made him famous in
the billiardistic world and he is looked
upon as the coming champion of the
world. There is not, perhaps, in the
world billiardist of his habits-surely not
one as well known as he--he neither
drinks liquor or uses tobacco in any form
He is regular in his habits and therefore
his nerves are in excellent condition all
the time.
1t cannot be definitely stated today
whether Mr.. Cation will give an exhibi-
ton here at this time or not although one
should be gotten up. Hundreds of his
Rock Island friends would like very much
to see him handle the worries.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29

All trains on the c.. r. & P. were on
time this morning with the exception of
the cannonball, which came in the usual
hour behind time
Phil O'Bricn, OF the c., B. & O., is
taking a holiday lay off, aud Conductor
Strain has taken his place for the time
being.
This is bad weather for railroading,
the track is slippery and the heavy fog
which prevailed this morning rendered
the hazardous calling of an engineer
doubly dangerous.
Mrs. Cummings, wife of Conductor
Cummings, is slowly recovering from hel
recent severe illness, and the genial John
will once more be seen on his regular rur
on the c., NJ. & St. P.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
Tvsntv-four O'Clock.

The much talked OF twentyfour o'clock
is to be inaugnrated in England on Janus
airy 1st. When the present standard time
went into effect in this country the feasi-
bility of so numbering clocks as to con
tinue the hours from twelve to twenty
four was discussed, but no decisive action
was taken in that direction. But in Eng
land the change has been determined upon
and on January 1st the royal observatory
at Greenwich will begin to reckon the
day from zero, which will be midnight,
after that the hours will follow in numer-
ical procession up to midnight, which will
be "a o'clock. This will necessitate no
change up to noon, bat the following
hours will be Is, IA, Is O'Clock, and so on
until midnight, which viii be "a o'clock
The English government will adopt this
system at once and other nations will
doubtless soon follow This will, of
course, abolish the designation a. m and
p. M, as well as the errors likely to be
caused thereby The dial of the. Green
witch clock mas already been remembered
in accordance with this plan and pretty
soon the faces of all other
timekeepers within the United Kingdom
will undergo the same innovation. The
railroads in this country are ripe for it.
At first it is doubtful whether the new
method of counting time will meet with
popular favor. The belated husband who
is wont to go home about midnight will
be 10th to acknowledge that he was de
tanned by friend to near "a o'clock. II
sounds so uRseemly late. And then i'm
agine dinner party to be held at nine
teen and a half o'clock; or how weary il
would make one to receive a card saying
dancing from 20 to "a And then t.
think that the theatre will open at hall
past nineteen and the curtain ring at q
sharp, it seems too absurd And yet thu
system is comprehensive and has the APP
probation of all the scientific associations
of Great Britain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29

the fair isn't ready-the build
ings leak. and there is great
indignation among the exhibitors.
As yetla person can't see half the articles
broughtin for exhibit for not more than
half of them are arranged for spectators.
Mr. Newly thinks that in about month
from now. visit to the world'e fair will
be worth while; but just now he firmly
believes that home is the most attractive
spot on earth He left for home with
the air of one who wants TO be there, but
sort of breads the arrival there. He Of
fered no explanation of his queer action
of leaving without telling his family where
he was going.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
Returned,

A mysterious disappearance in Dayen-
port has just been cleared up. The Ar,
GUS some time ago mentioned the strange
disappearance of a farmer named New
by, who lived short distance from Dave
export, and who, after hayin5 disposed
of $40o worth Of hogs, was not heard of,
and his family was greatly alarmed, and
suspected foul play. Saturday he res
turned home. Mr.. Newly, has been tax
ing in the worlds fair at New Orleans, he
says. When asked why he didn't stay
longer, he said that the weather was mis-,
erably wet down there -mushy mud
wherever one wants to 60; then beside,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
The Congressional Record.

Though the kindness of Hon. w II.
Niece, our member in congress, many
Rock Islanders today received the Cons
gressional Record of the first session of
the 4Sth congress-seven large, hand
somely printed and beautifully bound vol
umes. Aside from their great value as
books of reference they will be an honor
to any library in an ornamental way.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
A Clever Capture.

Mr.. John V. Bum, the directory pub
Usher, made clever capture of runa-
way horse belonging to Kohn & Adler,
this morning. The horse was coming
down Second avenue near Stewart &
Montgomery's, getting in shape for fine
smash up of the buggy to which he was
attached, when Mr.. Bum neatly stopped
the performance by running out in the
street and grasping the animal by the
bit There is nothing like nerve and
muscle on certain occasions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
THIS MEANS ON

Plush Goats that were $1,000, marked
down TO $500 with % per cent discount
making them now $3.50 Genuine Alas
ka Seal Plush Cloaks which were sos, 90,
marked down to 800, with 25 per cent
off, making them now $34,5 Genuine
Alaska Seal Plush Goats which were SAG, :
90, marked down to $4,000, with % per
cent discount, making them now $1,000.
Other Seal Silk Plush Garments reduced
from $25, 90 to $22 90, now 20 per cent
of, $3.50. Elegant Brocade Silk Rus
sian Circulars, reduced ten days ago from
$24,00 to $4,000, now 20 off, making
them only S21 90, and large lot of coats
Newmarkets and Russian Circulars, from
our best manufacturer in many different
styles and materials, which were all mark
ed down some ten days ago, will now
give an additional % per cent discount
making them the cheapest lot of garments
ever offered in any latitude, and we conf
IDENTIFY predict rush, for them so early in
the week as to close our stock entirely out
in few days. All lower grades of gar
ments marked away down to close out at
once. We fully realize that the above
figures will appear reckless, and they GER
tainly are, but it has been
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
Appreciation.

The Rev. W. S. Marquis has rapidly
won the love and respect of his church
people-the Broadway Presbyterian cons
gregation-by his devotion to the cause
of Christ, and his eloquent preaching and
social qualities. As a Christmas present
he received a purse of between $40 and
$80-a handsome testimonial to popu>
lar DaatOr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
Market Rennrt.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: January wheat, rs; Febru-
airy, 75!; May, .S1s. December corn, 354
January, 353; February 345; May, 374
May oats, 2S5. January pork, $40 80;
February. $40. 90, May, S11.05. Decem.
Der lard, $11 30; January, S652; Febru-
airy, Sc GO! May, S6.G7. January ribs,
1855; February, S5.57!; March, S5.65.
Hogs $4,000; light, S39 80 to 81 90;
mixed, 1896 to $4.16; heavy, $40 to
"a 70
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29

Lovely daughters and noble men,
My farm lies in rather low and
miasmatic situation, and
My wlfer
"Who2"
WAS very pretty blonde!"
Twenty years ago, became
"SallOwF
"Hallow- eyedp
''Withered and agedr'
Before her time from
"Malarial vapors, though she made no
particular complaint not being of the
granny kind, yet causing me great un-
easIness.
"a short time ago | purchased your
remedy for one of the children, who had
a very severe attack of biliousness, and it
occurred TO me that the remedy might
help my wife, as found that our little
girl, upon recovery had
LOST
Her sallowness. and looked as fresh as
new blown daisy Well the story is
aoon told. My wife, today, has gained
her oldtimed beauty with compound in
| teTest, and is now as handsome, q matron
| (if do say it myself) as can be found in
this country, which is noted for pretty
women And have only Hop Bilters to
| thank for it.
1.-The dear creature just looked over my
shoulder, and says ] can flatter equal to
the days of our courtship,' and that re-
minds me there might be more pretty loioes
| if my brother farmers would do as have
done"
Hoping you may long be spared to do
good. thankfully remain,
G. L. JAMES
BELTsvILLE. Prince George Co., Md. ,
May Goth, 1883 {
None genuine without bunch of green
| Hops on the W hite LABEL Shun all the vile nojs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
The MINNEAPOLIS Fire.

The fire which destroyed the academy
of music building in Minneapolis Christ
mas afternoon, caused loss TO former
Rock Islander, Mr. Harry Truesdale, son
of DR.. Calvin Truesdale. His law office
was situated in the centre of the large
building, but fortunately, his effects were
nj ostly saved. What damage occurred
was fully covered by insurance. DR.. and
Mrs. Trnesdale and Mrs. Chas. Trnesdale
were visiting in Minneapolis at the time
Harry is one of the rising young lawyers
OF the metropolis OF the DOrth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
santa,s Head Charters.

Santa Claus this year has engaged heads
quarters with B. Berkenfeld and he wants
to see all the little and big folks, old and
young, where for several years, you have
bought the finest Christmas toys and
candies in the land. Come again and we
will please you. Remember tie place
Fourth avenue near Twentieth street,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
A.nu. W. Attention

A union meeting of the A. o. U. w.
lodges of this city will be held at Work,
mems hall, Tuesday evening, Dec. 30,
1884, commencing at 7:30 sharp. All
members are requested to attend. Visit
ing brothers cordially invited. By order
Of CARL BERNHARDI,
H. w. Germania Lodge. No. 6,
RoBT. KEoHLER, Recorder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
Got "Nlpped. .


Saturday afternoon soap peddler went
iuto lawyers Office in Davenport and
meeting Mr.. Walter Blair, offered to sell
that gentleman some soap Mr.. Blair
bought twenty-five cents worth, and in
payment rendered SIS bill, which the
peddler could not change, but he said he
would step out and get the bill changed
He walked out and forgot to return. The
police were notified and Chief KessIer at
once began search for the fellow. He
soon learned that the thief had come over
to this side of the river, and the chief
followed. Here he learned that Mr.. Soap
Peddler had taken street cur for Mo-
line. The chief jumped on another car,
and was soon in the Plow city He dis
covered that the sharper had taken the
Bear lstown train for Colona, and the
train had just left. In few minutes
another train came along and the chief
boarded it. and was in COlona
few minutes after the man
he wanted had arrived there.
The fellow was thunderstruck as the
chief slapped him on the shoulder and OK
claimed: "You are wanted in Davenport,
Gully Just then c. r. |. & p passen-
ger train came along and Ira L. Barnes,
as he gave his name, was soon behind the
bars in Davenport. He was very indig
nant, and talked about his character, etc
Today he was before Justice Kramer who
fined him $40 and costs for petit larceny,
and in default he will pound rock for sc
days. He is SAID to have at one time helC
a good position with Mcdonald & Co.
the hide dealers of Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
A New Engine

A new stationary engine was TO be
seen on flat car in the Peoria yard to-
day. II was to be taken to Gable this
evening to be used there by Mr.. Richard
Ellis in hosting coal from his bank in
Cable. It is a fine engine and will be q
great help to Mr. Ellisin getting the dus'
ky diamonds from down in the coal mines
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29

DR. A. T. Hawley, dentist corner Sev~
.teenth street and Sixth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
TEE DAILY ARGUS.
MONDAY. Dec. ae' 1ss4.
County Buading.
TRANSPORTS.

26-J. ]. Vogle 10 William Baker, lot
Is, block 2, John Adam Vogle's addition
to Rapids City; 500.
William Parks to Patrick H. Buckley.
e4 lot /, in nwI Use nw) 6, IS, 8; 81, 200.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
THE HARPER HOUSE DRUG STORE
FOR PRICES on
Patent Medicines, Standard and Valuable Drugs Chemicals
perfumery Good

and best good
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
-o-BAD SEASON.

for Cloaks, and we have a large stock
which we propose to turn into CASH in
just one week. First come, first served
and first choice, as we shall make no re-
serve for any person that does not come
with cash in hand and make prompt Sc
lections.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
Tell all Your Friends

there has never been such an opportunity
nor win never be again to buy strictly
frat class garments away below FIRST
Cosr.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
McCABE BROS,

INA, i7l6, ms, lT2o, 1872, second Ave
Rock Islalla, III.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29

sNone genuine without bunch of green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the Tile pois-
onoas stuff with Hop, or Hops in their name.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29
PER CENT

Discount on all their Plush
Cloaks and all Garments above
$4,000, from their already mark
ed down prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-29

dec-ib
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-12
Making the Best of Bad Bargain.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March ll.-'What are
you going to do about it?" was the qucs.
ton asked of Collector Jesse Spaldng
yesterday, when circular from the Sec
Rotary of the Treasury was handed to him.
The circular set forth the fact that the APP
preparation for fuel, light and water for
public buildings would be exhausted
March 10, and calling the attention of the
custodians of such buildings to the sec
ton of the United States statutes which
provides that the Government shallnot be
involved in any contract for the payment
OF money in excess of an appropriation,
and cuStodians are also ordered TO call
the attention of all persons furnishing fuel,
light or water to the deficiency.
"Well, don't exactly know" answer
ed 'Uncle" Jesse, stroking his face with
one hand and closely studying the crcu-
lar which he still held in the other.
"Fuel!' Well, it's getting warm weather
now, and perhaps we can get along with
out any after March 10. Light! hum
Well, there is considerable gas among
Post-olllce politicians down stairs, but
am afraid it could never be utilized for
illuminating purposes. | guess Well
have to get the gas company to trust us
for while, until the next appropriations
are made. Perhaps we can get water the
same way"
"a Democratic city government might
demand cash down.
"Well, then Wen try to get along with
out. Some of the boys don't use much
water, anyway
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-12
Mulcahey, the Irish Agitator, Ac-
ouses donovan Rosa Of
Stealing His Thunder,
And Points to His Ten Years Penal
Servitude as Proof of His
Own Claims
To be the Sole and Only Boss OF the Dy-
Mantle Brigade Of Muir
derers.

TRENTON, N, j., March l1.-Dr Dennis
Bowling Mulcahey, the Irish agitator,
pitched into O'Donovan Rosa at a
lively rate when interviewed by st Louis,
POST Dispatch correspondent to-day, and
made some interesting statements.
GLOW about the claim that the ex-
plosions in England are brought about
under O'Donovan Rossa's drections?"
was asked.
at is not true" was the reply. "He is
in no way connected with it, but wishes
the people, and especially the contribu-
tors, to think he is l know where the
dynamite comes from and how it reaches
England. | am conyersant with the move
ment, and know that Rosa is less in
formed on that question than | am. You
may say that get my information indi-
rectly, but if it were necessary for me to
prove my assertions | could do so.
There is great nSincerity in the whole
revolutionary movement, continued Null
cahey
"About the actions of Davitt?r
Parliament because he will not take the
oath of allegiance to the Queen, and vet
he favors making Ireland a separate
State under the same government, when
hewould willingly 90 into the Legislature.
lie would have to swear allegiance to the
Queen Just the same then as now The
Irish people are satisfied with the move
ments Of the National League, however,
and | do not think any other course
should be forced upon them than what
they themselves want. Rosa says j am
no patriot; that should never have made
claim for what he agreed to pay for SER
vices rendered, and that | am not an
lrishman at heart. Let me show you
something that perhaps you never have
SEEM" and going to safe, he took from
it a box containing large parchment, tC
which was attached an immense seal
"That is my pardon from Jail after servin!
| six of ten years sentence of penal ser
| vitude. 1t is rather what is known as
letter patent and not an absolute par
| DOM
The pardon or letter stipulated tina
Dennis Bowling Mulcahey should leave
Great Britain Immediately upon being re
leased, and should stay away six years
1t also showed that he had been convicted
of conspiracy against the Government.
"This is Irish," said he, "and prize il
very highly, for it is proof of patriotism
to Ireland. | served in nine of the prisons
in England and Ireland, and no one
knows better than Rosa what that means
was in the same jail with him for a
time
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-12
UISCOCK ON BISMARCK.
Resolutions on Receipt of the Great
Charcsllor's Snub by the House.

Resolutions on Receipt of the Great
Charoallor's Snub by the House.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 1.-THE
following preamble and resolutions were
presented to the House by Mr.. Hiscock,
Monday, on return of the Lasker resolu.
tions
WHEREAS, 1t has come to the knowl-
edge of the House that communication
from it to the Parliament of the German
Empire, entirely friendly in its intent,
respectful in its character, and sent
through the regular channels of interna-
tional communication, has been arbi-
trarily intercepted by person now hold
ing the position of Chancellor of the Ger
man Empire, therefore be it
ReSoired, That this House cannot but
express surprise and regret that it should
be, even temporarily, within the power
of single too powerful subject to inter-
fere with such a single, natural and spon-
taneous expression of kindly feeling be-
tween two great nations, and thus to de-
tract from the position and prestige of
the crown on one handand from the rights
of the people on the other
Restored, That this House does hereby
reiterate the expression of sincere regret
at the death of Edward Lasker and its
sympathy with the Parliament of the
German Empire, Of which for many years
he was distinguished member.
1t was referred to the Committee Oh
Foreign Affairs.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-12
The Danyille Riots.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March lin the
Danville Committee Governor Vance put
Mr.. Sims through rigid cross-examina.
ton respecting his political career with
a view to showing that after the Demo.
Gratis refused to recognize him, he had
gone over to the Republican camp. Wit
ness admitted he had changed his views,
when he found out, two years ago, that
he couldn't secure the Democratic NOM
nation for Congress. He said he knew
no general disposition of the people to
ostracize those of their own race for
voting the Democratic ticket. Adjourned
until the additional appropriation becomes
available
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-12
MARKET REPORTS,
Grain and Provisions,
ST. LOUIS.
TUESDAY, MARCH IL.

TUESDAY, MARCH II.
CorTON-Steady; middling lO&c.
FLoUR-Steady; XXX to Choice, S355654 70;
patents, S5.7506jO
WHEAT-Lower; No. ., Red, sl095Ql.l Olt 4;
NO ) Red, 9sl2cUl.(0LI.
CORN-Weaker; No. 2 mixed, 4SA64Skc;
No. = white mixed, j0h@jOSc.
OArS-LoWer; No. . RI GLf!$c.
RYE-Dull and nominal; No. 2 5THG5Skc
TOBACCO Firm; Tugs. common TO choice,
S5.25Gl1.UO; leaf; common red leaf, IS 600
1000; medium to good Sl2 50Dl750.
HAl-Choice timothy, Sl0,U0Gl500; prime,
SLOgOlO.OO; prairie, prime to choice $500
1850
BuTTER-Firm; choice creamery, 3O63Hc;
lancy, 3iDDc; dairy, good to choice. 27612Sc;
ana 2S13Jc Tor select; low grades nominal.
EHGS-LoWer; sales mt l16nl7lac.
PorNroES-Steldy; choice Northern, 32h0
i0c; common, 800 ERc.
PORK-Firmer; standard mess, $500: hard
side, Sl762iac.
LARD-DuIl; prime steam, nominal at $50
0LC.
BACoN-Longs, 9Sc; shorts, 1Oc; clear rib,
lOB8lOAc.
WooL-Tub-washe choice, 33034c: COM
mon, 2SG3Oc; unwashed, medium, 4D25c; low
and coarse grades, l5Dlac.
HIDES STEADY; dry flint, lie; damaged, 14c (;
bulls or stays Zoe; dry sailed. IKE; dry salt
ell, damaged, l5c kip and calf, sailed, size;
damaged, SIC; bulls ana stays, 8ac; green,
uncured, &C; damaged, 5G-ic.
STEEP PELTS-Steady; green, 70690c; dry do,
4UWHc', as to amount and quality of wool;
green shearings, 2OGj0c; dry do, l0OOo.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-12
The Keifer-Boynton Committee.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March ll.-Secre.
tary Folger appeared before the Kicfer.
Boynton Committee this morning and left
several certified copies of papers to b,
used in the investigation.
Ex-Speaker Kiefcr's attention was called
to Boynton's testimony relating to the in,
tervicw in the Speakers room on the first
of March, stating that it was In connec.
ton with the appointment of Jergcnsen
He denied any conversation with Boyntor
on the subject; said he had an interview
with Boynton earlier than the first Of
March.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-12
FORTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, ID. c. March ll.-Sena.
tor Miller of New York. introduced a
bill to suspend the coinage of standard
silver dollars, and to provide for the is.
sue OF one and two-dollar treasury notes.
He stated that the measure had been pre-.
pared by the Chamber of Commerce Of
New York.
At one o'clock the Senate resumed the
consideration of the Mexican treaty in
executive session.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-12
CHICAGO.

WHEAT-Firmer; March, o1Ac: April DISC;
May, $3.50; June 9Shc; July, 99isc.
.CoRN-Higher; March, 5i4c; April, SIC;
MAY, SIZE; June SIC; July, j94c.
OATs-Stronger; March, Bic; April, 3li4c;
May, sc; June, 3jlsc; year, 2alac.
Pork Firm and higher: March Sl1.12la;
May. Sl7 o2is; June, $lS02H.
LARp-H CHER; March, $3.50; May, $9i7h;
June, $780,.
SHORT RIBS March, s9.274; May, 935;
June, $40.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-12
Trouble in a Catholic Parish.

DOVER, n. H., March ia lively con-
test is promised between Father Murphy,
pastor of st. Mary's Catholic Church,
and the Emmett Association, Murphy hav.
ing, by authority from the Bishop, noti-
fled the members of the organization to
diSband or suffer communication.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-12
Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 1.-THE an
nual meeting of stockholders of the Penn
sylyanla Railroad was held here this morn
ing. The Secretary read his annual re-
port, which was adopted. A resolution
Of thanks was rendered the President and
Board of Directors for their able and
faithful management of the affairs of the
Company. The net earnings for the past
year were 1886, 1876, 476 90