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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Hrntnl n0uhin hEur,ler.

Cm 1AGoA, Nov. l7-News reached the
city Saturday afternoon of double murder
near De PLANES station on the Northwestern
road Three IN! e. south OF Desplaines
i'll tie town of kaine lived farmer
named john DAMON and his wife
and their son, a boy aged 10 years. At
O'Clock Friday evening two unknown tramps
entered the house, it is supposed, for the pur
pose OF robbery, and when Danlon desired
them to go, they attacked him, and,
his wife interfering, she was struck
with a club and killed almost instantly,
The murdercrs then dubbed her husband so
brutally that he is not expected to survive
his injuries. The lad escaped. He
describes the tramps as young man aged
about 25 and an Old one aged about
50. Only meager account of the
tragedy could be obtained up to the
time of writing. The murderers arc
still at large, bat the country is aroused, and
it is believed they viii be captured before
long, II they are caught anywhere il
the vicinity a their crimo they will stand @
first-rats chance of being lynche1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17


All Smith sound explorers have something
to say of the Esquimau with the wooden leg
Everybody knows, of course that timber
does not grow in that part of the world, and
the man with the wooden leg must he quite a
curiosity to the Ellesmere Land Esquimaux,
who occasionally visit their friends on the
Greenland coast. His name is Arrowtah.
One day, when he was quite boy, he was
out on hill hunting birds, when q
great stone rolled on his foot and
crushed it, His mother, to save his
life, cut off his leg about six inches below the
knee with knife made of bone. Arrowtah
survived the rude surgery, and grew up a
stout young man, but was almost entirely
helpless to his tribe, because he could only
hop around on one leg.
In 1913 the surgeon of the North Star, one
of the Franklin search vessels, made him q
wooden leg, which was repaired and renewed
by DIR. Hayes eleven years later. Twenty,
four years after he first put it on the POlaris
party found him still stumping around on
his good, stout wooden leg, and he could
hunt auks with the best of his tribe, though
the difficulty of travelling over the rough ice
made him useless as walrus hunter. Arrow
tab at last accounts was very anxious to
cross over to Ellsmere Land in search of a
wife. He said none Of the ladies in his OWL
tribe suited him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

A NOVEL election wager was made be>
tween young gentleman of this city and
one of Wate1loO's fair daughters. If
Cleveland is defeated the young lady
agrees to send a box Of ci9ars each month
for year to the young gentleman. But
should Blaine get left the young lady will
be the recipient of two pounds of candy
each month for twelve consecutive
months. This is quite romantic and may
terminate to the young couple forming a
partnership. Who can tell? Dubuque
Times
The result of this wager will be that the
young man will not snuff the fragrant
weed for the next year, while the young
lady can revel IN sweetness. 1t will ne
cessitate a pair of false teeth, however if
she devours all the candy She probably
has pet dog,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
ReguIatine the Posss syste m

MILwAUKEE, Wis, Nov 17.-Oflicials of
a large number of certain railroads met in
this city Friday to rearrange and settle
plans concerning the system of issuing passes
for the purpose of influencing trade and Sc
curing patronage. Hereafter, with here and
there a specified class of exceptions, no passes
will be granted on any road in Wisconsin for
the purpose Of encouraging traffic patronage.
1t was also decided that all passes of all kinds
on>those roads shall become void after the
date of their expiration. On other roads no
grace shall be allowed to holders of passes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

New ORLEANS, Nov. H.-George Samlo,
vict had Edward Brooks arrested on charg,
of malicious mischief Edward wa,
child OF 3 years. Thu
ju i-c ordered that no be supplied witt
C y, to keep him quiet in court. Samno
,hn charged Eddie with malicious mis-.
b o. because q . child had crGwled through s
fsac2 and pulled some flowers. After hearing
i,' ga,e in full, Judge Ford informed Ma5tc,
iiroolts tat lie might go free, as the law did
not consider him old enough to be guilty OF
maiicioul mischief, Wheroupon he was placed
In his bahg-carriage ana rolled off by his
grandmother amid laughter md applause.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov H. SOME time
ago the secretary Of the treasury received a
eommunicationfrom Miss Nancy Gould, Of
Portland, Me, inclosing copy of her will,
certified and 6.ttested, in which she devised
property, consisting of 4 house and lot i'll
Portland, valued at about S., Co., to the gov
ernnent TO be used in payment of the
national debt. Since then information has
been received of the death of Miss Gould,
and the matter has been referred to the
solicitor of the treasury for action The
property will be sold and the proceeds used
for he purpose indicated in the will
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
SOME NOTABLE ITEMS.
NOVEL MANNER OF FEEDING A CHI.
CAGO MAN.
Latest New from Gordon Says He Is Too
Lively for a Corpsc--A Neighbor
hood Unpleasantress in
New York.

CHICAGO, Nov. 17-An extraordinary
surgical operation was performed recently at
the Mercy hospital in this city by city
physician. Some SIX months ago
the subject of the operation swallowed caustic
ammonia, presumably by mistake The re-
sultwas that the lower part OF his gullet WIGS
liberated or cauterizei, and became con-
traeted and the stomach began to suffer
The sufferer was threatened with starvation,
as he could MOI swallow food of any kind
He was then placed under treatment, and
the doctor succeeded by the use OF instru-
nlents in opening the gullet sufficiently to
permit the passage Of liquid food, such as
raw eggs, milk etc The patient lie
Iieving after time that he could depend
on himself, withdrew from the hospital
but, either through laci, of caro- or through
NERVOUSNESS, was not able to use the inst,1l-
ments as recommended by the doctor in
opening the food-passage or swallow pipe
He had to return to tho hospital, and the
doctor failed in all efforts TO open the gullet
so as TO admit Of fuol of any kind. As u
last resort he made an incisi0n in the ali 10
men directly over the stomach, ani by The
use Of the lorcep5 pulled Ike latter organ
through the wound sewing il to the skin t.
keep it in the required position. lie then
cut into the stomach. inserting tube
through which pJrridSe, milk, eggs, and
food of q like nature have been introduced
1t is now five weeks since the operation de
scribed was performed, and the patient ha!
daily grown stronger. The doctor fears thai
the external opening will have to be perma
nent, though he has has hopes that the gul,
let may yet be opened sufficiently to permit
of the sufferers taking food in the natura
way. The case as might be expected
attracted great attention from the meiica
profession.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
THE NEWS IN BRIEF

Ex-senator Conkling.s law practice is
S said .,.'e worth S1.5tJa week
Philip Pervear, of Sedgwiek, Me, is
preparing to celebrate his l05th birthday
Dec S.
Hereafter glove-fghts will be prohib-
tied by the police in Madison Square garden,
New York.
Frank Chanfrau's estate, valued at
100000, goes TO his widow, Mrs. Henrietta
Chanfrau
Truman e. Handy, a grain speculator
1t Cincinnati, was FATALLY injured Friday
evening in runaway accident
The Illinois Short-horn Breeders asso-
ciation held its third annual meeting at the
Grand Pacific hotel, Chicago, Friday.
A large number of MormonS from Ten
nessee reached st. Louis Friday en- route to
the new settlement Of the saints in Colo
RADIO
The hot water cure has become a craze
A New York druggist claims that he has
5000 disciples now swallowing tumblerfuis
before breakfast.
Chief Justice Mercer Beasley has just
| decided that rattle is an illegal proceeding
in New Jer-ey, and does not give valid title
b. the article WOO.
The November crop report shows that
| |, 254 U59 acres have boon seeded to wheat in
Michigan, ami the condition of the plant
Nov. / was lO1 Per cent.
Counterfeit SO bills on a Cincinnati
bank are plentiful 1t Camden, N j., and
William l.. Thompson, an engrayor, was ar
rested at Philadelphia rs being one Of the
! coiners.
Lawrence Barrett has lust received in.
formation from Germany that he is grand
| father. Ten months ago one of Mr.. Bar
rett's daughters married a distinguished
German.
In the Petersburg, Va, district,
p Evans will contest James d. Bradys eloc
ton, alleging fraud Evans was Cameronl
candidate, and Brady represented the
| Mahoneitcs
Henry Berg, the humanitarian think!
that the wonderful feat Of Maud S at Lex
inston the other day ought to have been pro
hibited under the law Of prevention of cru
city to animals.
| New York newspapers will be vel
represented in the next G. ngress, JOSEPH
Pulitzer, Of The World, and Truman S
Merriam, of The Sun, having been chosel
at the recent election
Doxey's opera house (which cost $50,
900, number of Ia, inc,, s.ucturas, and
liver stable, containing horses, vehicles
etc, at Anderson, Ind, were destroyed b,
q IL lT,,-f {
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
The Roman Catholic Council.

BALTIMORE, Nov. IS.-The first joint ses-
son of all the members of the Plcnary com
ell since its opening was held Friday after
noon. 1t was for the purpose of completing
the work done by the house of bishops and
the several committees during the past week
As far as can be learned the council IS max.
ing rapid progress in the consideration Of
the momentous questions before it and al,
the work will BIO completed in the allotted
three weeks. Friday evening the regular
devotional exercises were gone through with
and Archbishop Seghcrs, of Oregon, preached
on "indian Missions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

CINCINNATI, Nov. 1.-THE Times-Sta
says: There have been many signs of an in,
crease in the colored population during the
last few weeks. 1t has been noticed since the
election The hotels are besieged daily fol
positions by walters, and colored people arc
aslciu; for work everywhere, This is due to
the emigration from the south. The negroes
there have a fenr that Democratic success
means n renewal of slavery So thoroughly
has this belief been "born and bred" in them
that they are leaving for the north every
day. 1t is thought they win start a general
exodus and settle all through the north until
they will affect the vote in other northern
states. This colored exodus will cause n solid
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

Disease that has its primary cause in
the blood, must be treated at the source
of the trouble. Rheumatism and neural
gia are known to be distinct species of
blood poisoning. Outward treatment for
them must therefor necessarily prove in
effective. In Athlophoros has been found
the great specific for these, diseaes because
by drawing out the poisonous substances
the system is restored to healthy condi>
ton, the action of the muscles is invigo-
rated and the stiffened joints are Timber
Il
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

could scarcely speak; it was almost
impossible to breath through my nostrils.
Using Ely's Cream Balm a short time |
was entirely relieved. My head has not
been so clear nor my voice so strong in
years. recommend this admirable RENE
DIV to all afflicted with catarrh or colds
in the head. o. Tichenor, Shoe mer
chant, Elizabeth, N: J. price 90 cts
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Obituary,

DETROIT, Mich, Nov Morgan John,
son, founder of the Detroit board Of trade
and at one time one of the most prominent
grain dealers of the west, died at Jackson
Mich, Friday night
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17.-The venerable
Eli X. Price, who with the exception of j. j.
Barclay, was the oldes5 member of the bar,
died Saturday morning, aged IS years, OF
heart disease.
BUFFALO, n. Y, Nov 17-Wilham H.
Perry, general freight agent of the Canada
Southern railroad, died at his home in this
city Saturday afternoon, wsth Bright's dis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

1t is SAID that gold and silver mines
changed hands over the result of the
Owens Murray prize. fight in Butte City.
am non-believer in Patent Medi-
cines, but having experienced marked re-
lief from Nasal Catarrh and hoarseness by
the use of Ely's Cream Balm, I can recon-
mend it to those suffering from this loath-
some complaint and to those afflicted with
hoarseness or stoppage of the throat so
annoying to singing and clergymen. :
Louis E. Phillips, 1928 N. Y. Ave, N.
w. Washington, D. C. price SOY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
RaidinG the Tranps.

EAsTON, Pa, Nov. 7-Three raids were
made Thursday night and Friday morning
upon dens of tramps in this vicinity, and
fourteen hard characters were captured, all Of
whom We're recognized as professional sneah
thieves. Or most of them was found evidence
connecting them with recent store rohberies
in the Inligh valley
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Found Drowned in n Park Pond.

New YORK, Nov. IA man about 4!
years of age who, from papers found in hi
possession, is supposed TO be Phillip Hoddy, t
broker who represented several Boston firm.
in this city, was found drowned Friday af
ternoon in the Central park lake The de
ceased has lately been residing at the Cont
mental hotel Mining stock representing
$12 900 was found in his coat pocket.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

PARIS, Nov. IA French officer who has
recently arrived from Tonquin, writes to The
Figaro to the effect that an erroneous i'm,
preston prevails in Franco respecting Ton
quin. He describes the country as very
poor, without horses or vehicles, the coolies
doing all the portage The country is very
thinly populated except upon the banks OF
large rivers, and the climate is deadly. The
Red river delta. he states, is the only pros.
porous portion Of Tonquin
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Barn burners in New York.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Nov. IA state Of ter.
ror prevails among the farmers near Cato.
Cayuga county, on account Of barn burners,
and many Of them now remain on guard
every night thoroughly armed Within n
year six barns and one dwelling have beer
burned in one ucigbborhood ana several al
tempts ct arson have been frustrated Ii is
asserted that this destruction of property
arises from the division of the community
into bitter factions over the cas,
of Florence Brown against Morris
Campbell. The Browns and CanpbclIs ar
neighbors. About a year ago, it is alleged
farmer Brown discovered an intimacy OK
isting between his daughter AMI Campbell
The latter was indicted, il bein5 al ,aeI that
he was connected with case of criminal
malpractice, of which Miss Brown was the
victim. The jury stood eleven to one fol
conviction after two weeks trial III which
al the neigborhooi got by the ears. Tha
case has not been retired Soon after thi,
affair the mysterious fires began.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
THOUSANDS EaY so

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard Ian, writes
1 never hesitate to recommend your
Electric BItters to my customers they
give entire satisfaction ard are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels
No family can afford to be without them
They will save hundreds of dollars il
doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Hartz &
Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
EarihQuakc Shock in England.

LoNpoN, Nov. IA severe shock of
earthquake was felt ut Ciithoroe, near Man.
chester, ri ) O'clock Thursday afternoon 1t
was accompanied hy terrific crashing noises
and by lnrid glare in the sky Buildings
were shaken and movable objects tumbled
Gbont hHi 10 ono WIS inirred
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

plelior Of all tabulation be extended to June
10 1885, AMI the time for completing the
census he extended TO June 80, 1886. He
asks Tor $4,000 to meet deficiency in the
present fiscal year, and $4,000 for the next
fiscal wear
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Vas Miss Van zandt sic,o

PARIS, Nov. 1.-THE critics who were
present at the Comique when Miss Van
Nandt was obliged TO retire from the stage,
have formed a committee to learn the true
ehartcter Of the prlma donna's indisposition,
"itl view TO protecting themselves from
iih.l snifS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
BY ordrr o: ti,e knights of Labor

HAvERHIaL, Mas, Nov 1.-THE work
men employed in c. N. Hoyt's large she's
mandatory, Washington street, quit work
at O'Clock Friday morning 10y order of tho
Knights Of labor officials. The refusal of
Mr.. Noyt to roinstate discharged hand was
the cause
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
That Everlasting Census Report

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov 17-Mr Seaton,
superintendent CT the census. in his annual
report, states that during the year nine vol
umes of the census reports have been pub
ilshed, making in all eleven volumes. The su-
perintendent asks that the time for the conf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

WASHINGTON CRY, Nov. 17-The presi-
dent has appointed o. P G. Clarke, of
Rhode Island, now first assistant commits
sioner, to he commissioner of patents, vice
". W. Dudley, re1iguel, aud Calvin L.
Walker, OF indiana, nov second assistant 10
be first assistant commissioner of pensions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Lot of Stolen ,yeIVelry CantuvaJ

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 17.-Last night Ed B.
CopeS, alias Benton, J, Il. Shurm8n, alias
Crosby, alias Ronasetter, Nellie McCabe and
Kitty Mclean, were arrested on suspicion
and $l0,000 worth of jewelry stolen in New
York, Chicago and Boston, was found in
their possession.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Death of Truman II. Handy.

CINCINNATI, Nov THURMAN r. Handy,
of this city and Chicago, who has gained
great notoriety through various big deals III
the Chicago market, particularly in wheat
while driving to his home in Clifton Friday
night at $ o'cloc; was thrown from his car.
riago and received injuries that resulted in
his death at 3 o'clock Saturday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Putting Stop To Glove Fights.

New YORK, Nov. 17.-Mayor Edison, hav-
ing called the attention of the police COM
missioners 30 the law against prize fights, Su-
periniendent Walling has issued an order to
prevent any glove fights in future. This
makes it doubtful whether Sullivan and
Greenfield will be able to meet Monday
NIGHT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

PHLLnPsBURG, N. j., Nov. IA stack
at tho hndover Iron company's furnace was
started Friday after repairs and an idleness
of some months The wages were reduced
10 per cent. Laborers viii receive 80 cents
day, furnace men 81 %, and keepers s.. 60
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

An errand boy in Philadelphia fancy
store has just been left $500, 600, but it Is
thought he will die early of consumption
There is nothing better for young chill
dren that are daily exposed than a spoon
full or two of DR.. Bulls Cough Sprup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

LONDON, Nov. IA dispatch from Haip-
hong received here states that the French
AnnanIte auxilliaries have beheaded 500
Chinese prisoners taken at the capture Of
Ken ON b,.t o.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

BERNE, Nov. II The federal council has
adopted q resolution prohibiting gambling at
he casino at Monlreaux. Similar measures
will also he iOptti vita reference to the
Foreigner club at Geneva.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Detroit.
DETROIT Mich

DETROIT, MICH, NOV. 10.
Wheat-Dull and weak; No. white, IKE
cash; TA@7Sg1c November; T71sc Decem-
Der; 7Sl4c bid January; No. 2 red, 79c
cash; 79c asked November and December; soc
January; Michigan soft red, soc asked; No
3 red, 65c asked; long berry, S11zc Corn
No. ,, &c asked. Oats-Light mixed, 25c;
No 2 white 2ac: No . &c asked
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
(,cEnsfN Eiuancas

BERLIN, Nov. 1.-THE financial staten y. I;
for the comR*G year shows an estimated Il
crease of Si.OO),G 600 in receipts, and an osti
mated increase of $1,000, 900 in expenditure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

Lord Byron is said to have written the
last cantos of Don Juan" on the backs
of old play bills, and read them therefrom
to the Countess Guicilli.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

LONDON, Nov. L. Tho Daily News states
that Matthew Arnol has resigned his pot
in the educational oiliae and proposes to lie
gin a langthened tour Of the Unitcl St,
about Christmas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

MuwAUKEG. Wis, Nov Is
Wheat-Wcak; No. ,, ike; November
1Ac; December, ~ c; January, 73c. Corn
Weak; No ., 42$4c Oats-Steady; No 2,
26c Rye-Dull, No. l. 534c Barley
Tame; No :, Sc; extra No. 3, 46c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Mother Swans Worm Syrup

Infallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic
for feverishness, restlessness, worms, con-
stipation. csc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
rommittoe of merchants in Phil

ph.a ". Mt to take the old liberty bell" from
'aoe hall and remove it to New
Orleans daring the exposition. They will
., r., TO taa city council for permit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17


1t would be much wholesOmer sign of the
times if our fiction-writers were discussing
how to mako novels pleasingly harmless, or
grandly helpful, or harmlessly amusing, OF
charmingly instructive, instead of warning
over what @ novel is.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

Hale's Honey of Horehound charms
away cough, cold, or influenza without
any bad effect.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Pension Paymen Is.

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. Fit is Ell.
mattel that tle payments from the treasury
for t 70 present month account of pensions
will am unit to 5000 900
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

Oscar Wilde says he writes all his
poems on an empty stomach.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic imparts
strength to body and mind. Takessno
other Ofsdruggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

WASHINGTON CITY, nov. 1.-THE depart
ment OF state has directed III United State,
consus general at London an! Paris 10 ap-
point medical examiners Ia inspect al
vessels leaving English and French ports fo
this country, with The view OF preventive
the introduction of cholera