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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Actor and Manager.

New YORK, Jan. There appears to be a
prospect Of row between Mr. John Stetson
and AR. Charles Coghlan, the actor. Cogh-
Ian has been out of sorts ever since Stetson
told him he had no further use for him, as it
was evident the English actor was not the
drawing card it was expected he would prove,
and Coghlan has been airing his wrongs ever
since Mr.. Stetson has at last got his mad
up, and says:
If Mr., Coghlan does not keep his mouth
shut about me there Is letter in my safe
there from Mrs. Coghlan about him that l
shall give to the newspapers. That will show
pretty well how l have been treated and
what it was that was taking Mr. CoghIan's
brains away from his business. had more
interviews with Mrs. Coghlan about
that time than | had with her hus-
band, and the subject matter of them will
prove very interesting to the public
when they come to light And another
thing: if Mr.. Coghlan is not Exceedingly care
full in his statements | shall remember that
have a contract with him that will enable me
to enjoin him from appearing at the Union
Square or anywhere else. All have to do is
to demand its enforcement This actor has
treated me sbamefully from the first, and 1
shall not have him conveying the impression
to the public that his failure at my theatre
was due to any other cause than himself
When actors have their minds taken I'D with
other matters than acting they are liable to
make the same failure Mr. COghlan did.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Great Britain and Esypt.

LONDON, Jan. Earl Granville, secretary
of state for foreign affairs, has been in con-
ference with the first lord admiralty, presi
dent of the board of trade and chancellor of
the exchequer, discussing the note from the
Egyptian government, asking England's
formal decision upon the Soudan question
and Egyptian affairs generally. No i'm
mediate decision has been reached
yet Marquis of harrington, secretary
of state for war, also held consultation
with the duke of Cambridge, commander in
chief of the army, respecting the advisability
of sending q large number of troops to the
Soudan to cope with ll Mabdi. 1t is as
serted that important steps regarding Egyp-
tan affairs are imminent. 1t is believed
that British government will establish a
temporary protectorate over Egypt
PARIS, Jan .-Ismail Pasha. x-khedive
of Egypt interviewed, says, England must
deal with Ell Mahdi to secure peace ia Egypt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Page, of California

CHICAGO, Jan. 7.--Ex- Congressman Page.
of California, stopped at the Grand Pacific OH
his way to Dakota, and was asked if he
expected any interstate commerce legislati on
this session of congress,
mo; don't think any bill will pass both
houses in the interest of interstate commerce.
The trouble will be to get a bill just
both to the shippers and the railroad compa
MES No, nor do think the Democrats will
do anything to revive American shipping
think there is a general tendency to repeal
the navigation laws, and admit Foreign
ships free Of duty. / think the Democrats
favor free trade and free ships, but doubt if
they dare force such doctrine on the eve of
a presidential election l expect they will
make very little change in the tariff, perhaps
amending the wool schedule by raising the
duty, and tinkeripg a little with sugar
Eyes. / think Arthur can carry New York
He is spoken of with great favor by most of
the leading Republicans with whom have
talked,
Blaine is candidate without doubt
know he is a candidate and win be a formid-
able one So will Logan. Unquestionably
Blaine would be very strong man before
the people if he should be nominated, but |
don't think he has any chance of carrying
New York
"The Democrats will resolve in the national
convention for tariff for revenue, but they
will not dare to carry such policy out. The
Republican party has one platform on which
to win, that Of an Incorporating protsc-
tive tarif-a tariff for protection with Incl
dental revenues"
He was asked what he thought of the re-
Gently published Huntington lett@-s. He re-
piled:
II think the letters Huntington v Ste were
very injudicious and very unjust to many
congressm en- and senators, in that they did
not fully explain; that is, he left
it in doubt as to whether his ad
verse criticism was directed against
| them as friends or enemies, or because Of
| their weakness as representatives He spoke
| of different parties among others Of myself
as being always right In 1S72, when 1 wa.
first nominated for congress, The San Fran
cisco Chronicle and other papers charged thai
my nomination was in the interest of til,
Central Pacific railroad; but they have failet
in their comments on these letters to give my
record as to my votes on all matters relatin;
| to any of the Pacific railroads.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
POLITICAL NEWS.
Notes on tlb Fight for Senator from
Ohio.
The Enquirer Man ON the sifuation- :.
Durbin Ward----A Talk With
Egg Congressman Page
Gossip.

CINCINNATI, Jan. THE Enquirers spec
ial from Columbus says: Speaking in gen
eral terms, Payne is a long way ahead, and
uni SIS Pendleton mends his pace very soon
thu distance flag win fiutter in his face while
tho Cleveland man Is passing under the wire.
What grand scheme spectacular or other
wise, Mr.. Pendleton may have in reserve the
writer can not tell; but be should east it
athwart the political sky at once, or it will
not be effective.
Mr.. Pendleton's friends make various
claims, but their real estimate Is thirty-two
votes in the caucus, expecting to get ten more
votes from the list of those they class as
doubtful. A large portion Of the thirty-two
are, however claimed with equal confidence
by the friends Of Payne and Ward respect
lively, and the doubtful ones are only doubtful
in the Imagination of those who are in need
of something to bolster their hopes
Gen. Ward is always kindly spoken of, and
his active supporters relax nothing in their
claim that his strength on the first ballot will
be much more formidable than any of the
arithmetical exhibitions have shown
The presence of Ward, who is in his room
but little, but generally mingling with the
crowd, brings to mind his proclamation Of
himself in the last state convention as a
senatorial candidate. That was one of the
most dramatic incidents ever witnessed in the
politics of Ohio, and the recollection of it
arouses much sympathy, if not enthusiasm,
for the time-worn and battle-scarTed Demo-
cratic warrior. The grizzly old hero, who
has worked for the party for years past, and
who will undoubtedly labor for its success
while life lasts, was asked what his prospects
were for the election of senator to succeed
Pendleton.
MY dear SIR" said he, ait is impossible to
tell; at least, it is impossible for me to arrive
at anything like correct figures. 1t is so
dreadfuliy mixed that don't think any one
can tell"
"Are you in favor of an early or a late
caucus!"
"Well, can't say that l am in favor Of
too early a caucus on the senatorial question;
think we had better organize the legislature
first, and then consider the other matter.
That would be best, think"
"What day next week had the caucus better
be held in your opinion~
Let the members settle that. So far as
am personally concerned it makes no differ
ence to me. Any day after Monday next
viii suit me-"
Are you in faver Of the open or secret
ballot"
! "Oh, the open one. No man ought to oh
| ject to that"
"The fight is getting pretty warm, dom
| you think it is, general"
yes but l hope there viii be literally nC
fighting. 1t would not help the party any
and we should always keep in mind the in
terests of the glorious old Democratic party.
FIRST BLOOD FOR -?
| COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. I'd. a. Marsh, o
Mercer county, was nominated by acclama
ton for speaker by the Democratic caucus
He is said to be an anti-Payne man of very
pronounceable character
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
a..aaeascar a,atters.

LONDON, jan IA Durham dispatch says
the Malagasasys agree to accept the ultimatum
of the French TO cede to France the north
ern part of thes island, from Cap
tain Saint Andre TO Cape Bel
lone. The settlement of the guar
antees is to be referred to the Heya govern
nient but an agreement thereupon is ex-
peeted, as the Maiagassays are DESTROYS of
Getting rid of the French upon any terms
short of the establishment of rrotectorate
over the the island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Ran Into the sleeper.

RoaE, N. Y, Jan. THE sleeping car
Canandegua, from New York for Watertown,
was left on the Central railroad track, as
usual, by the first section of the Pacific ex-
press, While the local shifting engine was
in the act of coupling the car to remove it
from the track. the second section of the
Pacific ran into the car The passengers
were shaken up, but none hurt Brakeman
Ruby was severely cut about the head The
cause of the accident has not been deter
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
simon Cameron's Health.

HoT SPRINGS, Ark. Jan. Friends in
this city Of Gen. Simon Cameron have with
the last few days been quite apprehensive
of the venerable Pennsylvanian's health.
Grounds for fear were apparently well sus-
tanned owing to the confinement of Gen.
Cameron to his room since his arrival Mon
day last Gen Cameron's physician was
seen, and the opinion expressed by him that
the illness is only temporary, resulting more
than anything from the fatigue incident to
the journey here. Gen. Cameron has been
quite weak in the back from the severe in
Jury received in Harrisburg, Pa His friends
state that they will be greatly surprised if
three-week's course of thermal baths does not
sufficiently invigorate the general to enable
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
The Glass Lockout at s,lttsburg.

PITTsBURG, Jan. THE situation in the
glass lockout is not materially changed. The
strike is nearly five months old, and,
outwardly, at least, both sides present as
firm a front as at the commencement.
The executive board of the Knights
of Labor held a secret meeting here some
days ago, and now it is learned that they
propose taking action to assist the glass
workers if the lockout continues. 1t is
stated that agents have been employed
in Europe for months organizing glass
workers there, and it is now claimed
that an International Glass Workers assoc
citation has been formed with membership
Of 1900, which includes workers in all
branches of the trade 1t has been taken
into the Knights Of Labor, and is known as
Die+rir+ 2On ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
HotDose for a Statesman.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. THE Hon. G. V.
Menzies state senator from Posey county
and a prominent Democratic politician, mar
rowly escaped fatal poisoning He was
feeling indisposed, and procured a prescrip-
ton calling for bromide of potassium in
solution. A drug-clerk in filling the pre-
scription Numbered and substituted cor
rosive sublimate. Mr.. Menzies swallowed a
dose, which contained fifteen grains of the
poison, but the peculiar taste of the drug
gave timely warning of its dangerous char
acter, and the prompt use Of an emetic and
careful treatment saved his life Mr.. Men
zies will remain here day or two He is
out Of danger, though his throat is badly
burned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Mississippi River Improvement.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan Secretary
Wright, of the Mississippi river improve
ment convention, sent to the governor Of Hi
nois letter asking that delegates be at once
appointed to represent that state in
the convention to be held here next
month, adding: "The convention promises
to be large, and it is important that it should
be composed of representative men An
opportunity is now afforded the mississippi
valley toshow something of its power and
influence by making the convention the
largest ever assembled in this country"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07

BOSTON, Jan. 1.-THE second of the great
fairs, which has been in progress here since
September, has closed, IL has been shown
that instead of cutting into each other, the
rivalry of the two was of positive benefit to
each. Since the American fair closed two
weeks ago business has steadily declined with
the foreign exhibition, until it was resolved
to close. 1t is said that the only parties who
made any money are the Hebrews who sold
cheap jewelry at an immense profit. Most of
the exhibitors make a joke of the proposition
to transfer the exhibits to Chicago, saying
they have already lost enough money.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Here's Your Edzard STORY

PrrTsBURG, Jan. Mrs. Rachel Chattle,
aresident of this city, has been suffering for
nearly two years of pains in her stomach.
On Monday physician was called to attend
the case, and after many inquiries he came
to the conclusion that the lady had swallowed
some sort of a reptile. He decided to per-
form an operation, which he did, and the re-
suit was the the removal of large black
lizard, six inches in length, The lady is do
ing well since the operation, and the doctor
thinks she will recover, although she passed
through very dangerous operation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
EREEZEs I'M TIE spIcE 1sLANps

are not laden with more fragrance than a
breath rendered pure and aromatic with
S0Z0D0NT, which restores whiteness TO
yellow teeth and soundness to detective
ones. Neither man nor woman can hope
to carry any point by the force of persua-
sion, with mouthful of unclean, discol
ored teeth and an unpleasant breath.
S0z0DONT remedies both these repulsive
physical traits. and is prominently health
full as well as effective.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07

LONDON, Jan 7.--A Paris correspondent
writes that the report that the Rothschilds
had offered to purchase the government rail-
ways is untrue. The correspondent states
that the French government proposes to sell
lines to a seventh company, which is to be
formed for tne purpose Of acquiring them, in
order not inordinately to increase the power
of existing companies. 1t is believed, there
fore, that the issue of a new government
bond is imminent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
z,iscepenation in s,euver

DENVER, Col, Jan. IA strange wedding
occurred in Fifteenth avenue, this city. The
bride was l4-year-old white girl and the
bridegroom was black negro. The cere-
mony was performed by white Methodist
preacher named Hodges. Some years ago
tEe mother, then a widow, with this only
daughter, came here from Canada, and few
months later married negro named HARRIS,
by whom She has three children. 1t is re-
ported the girl was forced into the marriage
by the mother. The neighborhood is thor.
oughly excited
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Died in the Ditch.

IEMcKEEsPoRT, Pa. Jan. 7.-Earnest Freder
ick, laborer, working i'll ditch twenty
five feet deep with gang of laborers, met
shocking death The water rushed into the
pit nearly drowning him, and while his COM
panions were hard at work to rescue him
large quantities of earth caved in burying
him Only married six weeks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
A anit for aIflIlons.

BUFFALO, N. Y, San. IA suit for the
recovery of over 81, 0oo, 900 has been insti-
ttfted against C. ]. Hamlin, his sons Frank,
William and Harry, and the Buffalo Grape
Sugar company, by the administrator
of the estate of the late Arthur W.
Fox for his heirs. It is alleged that the
defendants withheld eighty-three shares of
the stock of the company, which became very
valuable Horace Williams formerly of the
firm of Fox & Williams recovered $s47, 125
from the Hauilius, in 1880, on twenty-four
shares of the same stock that they withheld.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Arthur for Senator.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Tit is reported
by a New York politician that if President
Arthur does not receive the nomination of
his party thsre is little doubt about
his election to the United States
senate to succeed Mr.. Lapham. 1t is
believed that ex-senator Conking will
come back to his old place if the legislature
is Republican when Mr.. Warner Miller's
term is out. This gentleman declares that
Mr.. Conkling could DO elected any time he
would become candidate, but he is not
ready yet, because he wishes 10 accumulate
money enough to live comfortably the rest OF
his life before he ra-antars notifies
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7.--Jay Gould's yacht
ATLANTA has sailed for Charleston, provi-
stoned for a long cruise Gould and family
will not join her for several weeks. 1t is ex-
pected that recent alterations will greatly in-
crease the yachts speed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
pubiic Lands ssub-Cammittaes.

WASHINGTON CRY, JAN Z. Representative
Cobb, cbairInaa of the house committee on
public lands, has appointed the following sub
committees: Homestead and Presumption
Scales, Herley and Anderson. Desert
Lands, Swamps and Overlooked
Lands-Oates, Bedford and Payson. Land
Grants and Forfeitures-Cobb, Pay
son, Cats Lewis, Anderson. School Lands
and Timber Culture-Shaw, Van Eaton,
Brents, Reservation and Mineral Lands
Henly, Scales and Belford Land Office and
Surveys-Lewis, Strait and Brents. Claims
of States to Net Proceeds of Sales to Public
Lands Shaw, Van Eaton and Strait
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Suicided.

STEUBENvLLE, O., Jan. John Grier, a
miner, aged %, single, suicided. He entered
the house and said: Mother, am going to
kill myself, placed a pistol to his heart, fired,
and died instantly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. Patrick Il. Pepper.
the noted Confederate blockade runner, is
dead, aged 66. He was once captured in the
gulf of Mexico and set fire to his vessel, which
being full of powder exploded, but not until
the United States officers captured Pepper
and crew and removed all from the vessel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
New Race Course.

PITTsBURG, Jan. I'll. o. Pierce & Co.
have taken five years lease of the Pitts
burg exposition grounds and are going to
form a new racing society and offer liberal
purses at spring and fall meetings. The
grand stand will hold 5000 people.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
VIII ASH for Prohibition.

NEW York, Jan. The great petition for
a national constitutional amendment, to be
sent out by the National Woman's Temper
ance union, and presented to the presidential
nominating conventions Of the different par
ties, will ask for prohibition, instead of the
ballot for woman, as has been stated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Another Unsatlsfactory Yerdiet.

SHELBYvILLE. Ind, Jan. Edward Ken
nedy, charged with the murder of Albert
McCorkle, sheriff of this county, was found
guilty Of manslaughter, and sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary. The verdict
aroused great indignation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
victor Em anuel,s Remaius. :.

ROME, Jan. THE ceremony of transfer
ring the remains of King Victor Emanuel 10
the chapel in the Pantheon has taken place
The public were not admitted. The coffin
was borne to its last resting pIrce by a de-
taebment of cuiraSsiers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Converts 70 Judaism.

New YORK, Jan. Three girls, sisters,
were received into the communion of tie
Jewish synagogue. The girls are converts
from Christianity. Their father is an Irish
Roman Catholic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
A Noted Blockade Runner BEAD.

him to proceed on his anticipated journey to
the City Of Mexico.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
SHADE an Assignmenf.

MARysvILLE, Ohio, Jan. Blake Bros,
lumber dealers, also owners of the Union
County bank, Redwood, this county, hays
assigned The bank is closed. Liabilities,
So, ooo assets, half.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
SANKEY'S Father BEAD.

NEW CASTLE, Pa, Jan. Hon. D.
Sankey, father of the noted Evangelist, whs
is now in Great Britain, is dead.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Famous HEortpnpe Cance,,.a
A Dynamfter Identified.

DIES MONIES. Iowa, Jan. THE decree of
the federal court was filed, cancelling the
famous B. F. Allen mortgage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Failure of a Toronto Dry Goods

TORONTO, Ont, Jan. 7.-McClurg &. Co,
wholesale dry goods, have suspended
Liabilities, 100000; nominal assets, SllO.-
nm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07

LONDON, Dec. ga dispatch states that
the rebels are menacing Rimayeh An Egyp-
tian gunboat embarks the garrison and the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07

LONDON, Jan. Whitehead, one of the
Glasgow dynamiters has beeen identified as
James Murphy of Boston
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-07
Benefit for Families or Loaf Fisher
men.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7-ATangements have
been made for a monster benefit for the fam
lies of the lost Gloucester fishermen by tie
French seanen and the New York pilots
Monsignor Capel delivers two lectures on
Tuesday next in aid of the object