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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

WAUKEsHA, Wis, Nov. 14-Last Satur,
day Mr. John Atkins, his wife, and lady
friend, had been to Waukesha and on their
arrival home were about to enter the house,
when a man who had been concealed inside
rushed between them, and presenting a re-
volver at the head of Mr.. Atkins, fired. The
shot took effect in the left eye, producing in
slant death. The man then started across
the field, but turned and fired at Mrs. Atkins
without doing any injury. Richard Larlir
was subsequently arrested in Chicago ON sus
picion, but he proved an alibi.
Wednesday George Cosgrove, son of Jus
tice of the Peace Herman Cosgrove, of Wu!l
wanago, was arrested for the crime, arc
after a little pumping confessed the deed
He is now in Jail at this place. In the even
ing threats were made of lynching, and {
crowd surrounded the Jail, but no actor
was taken He was arrested 10y Ed Seeley
and W. E Stephens. Pursuing parties il
different parts of the country have beer
teegrapbed to return.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14
THE EARTHQUAKE eoBs up AGAIN.

Snakes Felt in the East and in Canada.
CoNTOuCOoK, N. H., Nov IA shock of
earthquake was felt about $50 Wednesday
Iii lit IN liopkinton, Hisborough Bradford
and Waruer. 1t was particularly severe in
tile latter town, whes,e Things were generally
shaken up.
CONCORD, N. H., Nov. IA shock of
ea,fhIuSkc was felt in the northern and
western sections of this city Wednesday
night
LONDON, Can, Nov ia shock of earth
quake was felt in Colchester and Kingsville,
Essex county, Canada, Thursday morning
about 10 O'Clock In the former place it was
quite severe, and greatly alarmed the people
Of the village. In Kingsville the glass in a
few windows were broken.
CLEvELAHp, Nov. IA slight earth
quake wa .eit hero Thursday morning at
1879 Ii lasted not more than two or three
seconds, and was o&Y perceptible in the top
stories of the high buildings
CLEVELAND, Nov. A. The shock felt here
Thursday morning, and in various places in
northern Ohio, is attributed to the explosion
of the powder factory ia Toledo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

THERE was rich widow who read
matrimonial advertisement in which u
manin Savannah Represented himself to
be seeker of spouse. She answered,
and short, sharp correspondence en-
sued. Photographs were exchanged.
That of the man showed a face remarka~
BILE for its beauty of features and, as he
said he was six feet in height, weighed
900 pounds, and was as straight as an ar
row, the widow had no reason 10 doubt
that he was a very Apollo. He forwarded
certificates of good character, wrote in a
glowing, intelligent manner, and confess
ed with great frankness that he was poor.
But when the sutton presented himself at
her residence she saw to her horror and
dismay that he was mullatoo. His fea
lures were the fine Caucasian ones shown
in the photograph, but his color was
brown.Bk SsF 3 A.f ~ ..s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

76S votes in louisiana of 207, in Missis>
sippiof 201, and in New Jersey of 545.
In 1910, when Harrison ran against Van
Buren, there was difference in the vote
IN Maine of only Ali, in Michigan
of 1885, in Pennsylvania of 1916,
in total vote of 297, 097. and in Virginia
of 1892 Between Clay and Polk in 1874
there were differences in Louisiana of 701
votes. in New Jersey 1923, and in Tennes-
see. Folks home, Clay led him by just
113 votes, while New York state went for
Polk by only 231, and elected him. In
1S4S, between Taylor and Cass, the diff
ference between votes for the two was. in
Alabama 9S1, in Delaware 523, in Iowa
1,009, in Mississippi 615, and in Virginia
1,462. The race of Pierce against Scott,
in 1851, was correspondingly close in some
states, the advantage being in Delaware
only 20 votes, in Louisiana 1892, in
North Carolina 6S6, and in Tennessee
1880 In the memorable and remarka-
BILE contest in 1860. Lincoln had only 657
votes the better of Douglas in California
In 1854, Mcclellan got only 612 more
votes than Lincoln in Delaware In Cal
ifornia, in 1868, Grant received but SOC
more votes than Seymour, and in Oregon
but 1854 majority. In 1872 again, between
Greeley and Grant, Delaware held held
her party votes within 900 of each other
Hendricks was elected governor of 1ndi
ana in 1872 by plurality of only las
votes,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14
WHAT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT IT?


Two Views of the Scours:e at Paris.
LONDON, Nov. ii Either the authorities
are suppressing the truth i'll regarh to the
outbreak Of the cholera in Paris, or In their
alarm tourists are spreading sensational re-
ports. The doctors say the plague is
of mild type; people who have ar
rived in this city from across the
channel say that it is most virulcnt That
there is great exodus of foreigners from
the French capital is certain. Two thousand
English and American residents OF that city
arrived in London Wednesday, and fully as
large n number is expected. The fugitiyes
report that the malady has become epidemic
in many sections of Paris, and that ma
jority of the inhabitants who can afford
to do so are preparing to flee 10
other cities OH the continent Several
deaths have occurred in the English and
American colonies and the ratio of new
cases is alarming. The disease is of moro
rapid type than that which devastated Tou
lon and Marseilles during the summer
Persons who arise and begin their customary
duties in prime health are seized without a
moments warning. Some are stricken down
in the streets and aafhers at table. In many
instances the victims have not survived the
attack an hour.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

New YORK, Nov II 1t is officially an
nounced through the British consul that On
international inventors exhibition will be
held in London in 1855 1t will be under she
patronage of the queen, the presidency of the
prince of Wales, and the management of
an executive council composed of emi-
nent Englishmen. 1t will be opened
in May, at the Royal Horticultural gardens
South Kensington, and will remain
open until the end of the year. In order
that American inventions may occupy a
prominent place in this universal exhibition
the latest date for receiving applications for
space has been extended to Dec 81, 1884
The exhibition will consist Of two grand
divisions each of which will be subdivided
into groups and classes. The first division will
be devoted to inventions embracing all ap-
planes, apparatus, etc, invented since s62,
and the second division to music i'll all its
branches, chiefly musical instruments in
vented since the beginning of the present
century Medals in gold, silver and bronze
and diplomas of honor will be awarded
on the recommendation of juries.
The British consul asks that application
for space he made Immediately by those in
tending to send exhibits Blank forms for
such application together with detailed in
formation for the guidance OF exhibitors
will be forwarded free to all persons apply
ing to Mr. J. Pierrepont Edwards, British
consul in New York. No charge will he
made for space.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

THE Cambridge Chronicle still contine
ues to pour hot shot into the poor Union,
in regard to the republican legislative
ticket. The Cambridge sheet is inCensed
because Movers did not get as many votes
in this comfy as did cleveland. As the
Union is Rock Island enterprise(?) we
wiIlenot stand by and see.it abused.
1t is only natural that SCeavelaud should
have more votes here than Mowers. BY
its own figures the Chronicle admits that
Mowers received nearly as many more
votes over Cleaveland in Henry, as HE
former was behind in this county As
both candidates are elected, we would
advise our neighbOrs to bury the Ratchet,
and their sectional animosites at the
same time While we have only one man
to send to the Legislature we have great
confidence in his ability to represent us
at Springfield, and we will wager coon
skin that he will make his mark as a leg
islator. If only for PHYS sake, we app
peal to the Cambridge man to give the
Union a rest, for its supply of sand is on
the wane.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14
THE NEWS IN ealEF.

The New Orleans exposition viii open
Dec. rs and ioso June /.
Seventy one school buildings have been
erected III Utah, at a cost Of $3.50
Grand Forks, d. T., sends to New
Orleans Savoy cabbage nine feet around
DR.. D. Banks Mckenzie, the temper.
ance evangelist, died Wednesday morning at
Salt Lake City
Myron Eglesou. of Hunter, Green
county, N ~, aged 81 years, is rocking his
first child u boy,
There are 1900 Chinese i'll New York
and Brooklyn seven-eiglth tbs IT whom are in
the laundry business
Detroit lake Mimi, froze over on Sun
day, Nov :. in SIX years it has not varied
ten days il the time Of freezing up.
A big pumpkin exhibited at Ludington,
Mich. contained 525 seeds, and two persons
guessed the exact number before it was
opened.
Nine. Scalchi made her lllst appearance
this season at New York Wednesday night
with Mapleson's company, AMI received all
| ovation.
Nine stores and their contents and 200
bales of cotton Were destroyed by fire
Wednesday morning 1T IGgfGla. Fla, the
loss being $4,000
There are 900 public school houses for
the colored children of North Carolina; they
cost S95, AIS. There are $40 colored schools
with an attendance of bl i0j pupils
In lecture at New York Wednesday
night Mgr. Capel remarIlah that an evil W Dirk
OF our elections were attempts TO ruin the
| characters of men vino wr,a Ia rule us
Gen. W. s Harvey retired) and Mrs.
| Mario st. Cyr, his h'ltsaheeptr for several
| years, were married at St Louis Wednesday
The groom is 81 years OH, and the bride 4s
Gen. Dan Macaulay says that the re
mains of John Wilkes Booth are buried in
| the family burying ground on the old JUnius
Brutus Booth farm, few miles from Balti-
| more
| The revenues of the Baltimore & Ohio
| Railroad company for tina past fiscal year
Amounted to nearly $40, 530, 900 During the
| period named the surplus fund was increased
to the extent Of Sl,900,O5o
This years exhibit of prize cattle at the
! American Fat-Stock show IN Chicago is pro-
4
finest ever seen in Chicago, bdL probably the
| finest ever seen anywhere.
Counsel for Judge Advocate General
Swain are making a sharp contest before
the president against tn legality of the
court-martial ordered to try him Secretary
Lincoln sustaius the regularity of the court.
A remarkable automatic torpedo in the
form of a cigar-shaped vessel is being built
at Hartford. 1t is thirty feet long, with a
diameter in the center of thirty inches, and
is expected to make mile in three or four
minutes.
The Pioneer Lumber company, of Eau
Claire, Wis made an assignment, with liza
| bilities of $351, 900 and asses approximating
the same figures, Losses by the recent flood,
and alleged discrimination ia freight rates
caused the failure Capt. William Wilson,
of MenOminee, also ma lie an assignment, his
liabilities mostly as inlorser, amounting t.
about 500, 900 Both firms will, it is said,
probably pay 100 cents on the dollar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14
The CattIemen,s Convention.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 14-It is now evident that
the delegates to the convention, which as
sembles here on Monday next, will number
fully 1000 The names of 700 have al
ready been reported, representing nearly all
the ranch ami cattlemen's associations west
of the Mississippi river The governors OF
many states have also appointed delegates
The convention vii! be- held in ono OF
the great naves oil the Exposition
building, which Is being specially arranged
for the occasion, and which will accommo-
date between 1850 and 5000. The enter
tainnant Of delegates will lie on an elaborate
scale, some so, 900 having been subscribed
for that DurpOse
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

PARIS, Nov 1.-THE Patti divorce case, a
decision in which was rendered on the 9Th,
has excited much remark Madame Patti
first presented a petition for divorce
from her husband the Marquis de
Caux. Tho marquis thereupon pre-
sented a cross-petition The tribunal took
cognizance only of the husbands petition
and pronounced a divorce for his benefit. 1t
refused absolutely to entertain Madame Pat
It's petition, inasmuch as the scandal which
caused the separation between the husband
and wife was still maintained by the latter
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 14.-John Gillespie,
an iron worker Of this city, has issued a chal-
lenge to John l.. Sullivan or Charles Mitchell
to glove contest, Marquis of Queensberry
rules, to take place in Pittsburg three weeks
from this date To avoid any danger of ar
rest, no stake money is allowed, the winner
to take - per cent. of the gate
money. If this proposition is not accept
able, Gillespie will fight with bare knuckles
10 finish in any western or southern state
where liability Of arrest will be lessaned, for
81 900 a side Gillespie arrived in this cour-
try about two months ago from England
where he has been victor in numerous con-
tests
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

NEW York, Nov l4.-President c. F.
Adams, of the Union Pacific, said Wednes-
day, that the company did not propose to
bond the floating debt. 1t was being paid
off at the rate Of 100000 monthly The
government claims amounted to 81, 800, 600,
and the company could pay this amount at
any time without being crippled. The roads
relations with other lines were friendly and
remunerative. Mr., Adams goes to Wash.
ington to consult counsel about the United
States bail case which comes up in the court
of claims next week
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

ST. LOUIS, Noy 14-Mrs. Mary E. st.
Cyr, whom Gen. Harvey married Wednes-
day evening, comes of an old French family
who formerly resided here. Reduced cir
cumstances led her to take the position of
houseieeper at the generals residence on his
plantation near Pass Christian. She has
filed this post for five years. She is a sister
of the generals first wife, and is 60 years of
age. The general is 81 years old, and the
senior officer Of the army i'll point of age.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

For fear that they have forgotten to
report, we would remind the Milan repub
licans of the pledge made to James G.
Blaine, through Howard Wells, shortly
after the nomination in Chicago. If we
remember correctly dispatch was sent to
Augusta saying that milan was solid for
Blaine" 1t is not supposed that the man
from Maine had very vivid idea as to
the greatness of Howard Wells, or the
magnitude of the town of Milan At any
rate he considered the dispatch of enough
Importance to answer, and the repubi-
cans at once went to work to make the
town solid for him Great Drag and
bluster was INDUCED in and solidifying
was supposed to be progressing finely.
But alas and alackl The democrats GRID
ed up their loins and proceededto annihi
late their opponents, and the official vote
showed that the usual republican majority
had been swept out "entoirely" and
Cleveland led Blaine by four votes The
ubiquitous Wells was broken hearted over
the result. and after shaking the dust of
Milan from his feet, is now resident Of
Rock Island, where he will probably keep
aloof from the whirlwind of politics.
From all indications it is evident that New
York and Milan both entered into a deep
conspiracy to throw" the man from
Maine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14
THOUSANDS SAY SO.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes:
L never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and 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 in
doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Hartz s.
Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14
The Trunk Lines.

New YoRK, Nov. IA. There was further
meeting Thursday of the committee of pres
idonts of the Trunk lines at Commissioner
Fink Office, but nothing has TRANSFERRED nor
will anything he known until Saturday, if
then. So far no change whatever has been
made with reforerce to the tariffs i'll western
rates. The rates now stand as follows: Penn
sTlvania roaL to Chicago, 500; New York
Central, Sl3, and the other roads $40 The
scalpers are selling tickets at $40. 81 and it is
reported some tickets wore sold by them so
I,y.r ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

TRENTON, N, j., Nov l4-Rev Henry
Williamson, rector of St Pauls church in
this city, committed suicide Thursday morn
ing by shooting himself through the head,
near the outskirts of the city. He used a
new revolver and fired through his temple,
iashing his brains all oyer. He was found
by two boys. No motive is known for the
act The deceased was u son of ex-Chan-
celor Williamson, of Elizabeth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

WASHINGTON Cry, Nov. 4-Hon S. j.
Randall, chairman OF the house committee
On appropriations, has issued call for the
committee to meet Ia Washington on the
18th inst. for the purpose of beginning work
upon the regular annual appropriation bills,
so that at least three Of them may be ready
for the house to consider early in December
1t is Mr. Randall's intention to rush the ap-
preparation bills through as soon as possible
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

/ am nen-believer in Patent Medi.
cines, but having experienced marked re-
lief from Nasal Catarrh and hoarseness by
the use of Ely's Cream Balm, can recon-
mend it to those suffering from this loath>
some complaint and to those afflicted with
hoarseness OF stoppage of the throat so
annoying to singing and clergymen. -
Louis E. Phillips, 1923 N. Y. Ave, N.
W., Washington, d. c. price SOY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

THE Blaine managers have ceased to
make any direct claim to the electoral vote
of New York The New York Tribune
now admits that the face of the returns
give the state to Gov. Cleveland What
ever hope exists Of giving the state to Mr.
Blaine is based on the possibility of errors
in the count or on the chance Of throwing
out Cleveland votes upon technical
grounds or on account Of Irregularities
This is the case as it now stands.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14
ELIAS GOOD FORTUNE.
Pretty Immigrant Girl Catches HAS,
band.

- tatShes ii HIS
band.
NEW YORK, Nov. IA. "A few weeks ago
pretty immigrant CIR! named Eliza Heinz
landed TT Castle Garden. In day or two
she will start for Michigan as the wife of o
prominent buiderof that state, who is worth
at least $75,0J0 Eliza IS 70 years of age, ard
comes from Hamburg. She was dressed very
well, and had a little money in her purse
when she landed at Castle Garden. She had
heard rumors that lone emigrant woman
was not safe even in New York, and seeing a
beneyolent-looking gentleman in the Castle
Garden landing bureau, she went TO him
and asked kim what she had better
do in order 20 obtain a situation The
gentleman was much pleased with the
girl, and told her that he had
merely entered the garden to call
on his friend, ex-Assemblyman Mig
lutsch, who is in the registry department.
but he believed that he could find her place
in the household of friend of his in West
chester county. The place was secured for
Eliza, who has since received a number of
calls from the beneyolent-looking gentleman
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

Isn't it about time that ''Dr Rum,
his congratulations to President elect
Cleveland? If he does not do so soon, we
consider it Mr.. Cleveland's duty to do the
congratulating, or at least return thanks
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

Mrs, BLAINE says she is going to be
mistress Of the White house. for the next
q fou years, upon which the Chicago Ners
cruelty remarks that under the circum-
stances we should think that Mr.. Blaine
would object"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

A gentleman from Orwell Pa, called
my attention to Ely's Cream Balm as a
remedy fer Catarrh, Hay Fever, etc. He
was so earnest in asserting it to be pos
tive cure himself having cured by it, that
| purchased q stock. The Balm has
already effected cures.-P, F. Hyatt NJ.
d., Bordentown, n j.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

who secured the place for her. The acquaint-
ance resulted in an engagement, and in a
few in. the pair will be married Mr.. Mig
utseh says that he cannot give the name of
his friend at present, but he can vouch for
the fact that he has considerable property
and stands well in Michigan
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14
An Illinois Failure.

PATTERSON, Ills, Nov. a. - John A.
Brohm, president of the First National bank
here, resigned his position and made an as
signment The liabilities are s., 0O0, and the
assets nearly sufficient TO pay all debts The
failure is due to the urgency on the part of
his creditors. The bank is not affected by
che failure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

CORRESPONDENCE Local news of general in
terest solicited from every town in Rock Island
and adjoining Counties Letters must reach the
office not later than Wednesday to insure insertion
the same week in the Weekly All news of spec
ial importance should be sent as soon rs received
BY special dispatch or by telephone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

PARIS, Nov. l4-From midnight to noon
Thursday there were thirty three deaths
from cholera in Paris, nineteen of which &c
CURED in the hospitals The revised report
for Wednesday gives total of eighty-one
deaths, all but twenty of which occurred IN
the hospitals Eighty-four fresh cases were
received into the hospitals Wednesday
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14
Passed the Act Again,

NEW YORK, Nov 1.-THE board of alder
men met Thursday and again passed the
Broadway surface railroad act. The in
junction restraining the board from further
action was dissolved Thursday and the
ooard passed the original act by - to =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS OF THE HOUSE

From the Chicago News.
f. l.. Cronkrite, of Freeport, appears
to have the lead in the fight for the speak
ership of the Illinois house. He is the
oldest democratic member and the Oldest
member on either side for that matter.
His great hobby has been to cut down the
appropriations for state institutions. AS
the leading democrat on the appropria-
tons committee he has always made a
fight upon what he called the cxtrava>
CANT demands of fine departments He is
popular with the old members, and would
be received with more favor by the high
license men than either Haines or Lines
gar, while being entirely acceptable 10 the
other side. With Cronkrite as speaker it
would be quite easy to name the chairs
men Of the leading committees Il r. +.
Kimbrough, of Danville, would probably
head the committee on Judiciary, D. T.
Linegar the committee on appropriations,
Andrew Welsh the railroad committee,
Clayton F. Crafts the committee on judi
cial department. and J. H. Baker the
committee on corporations, with E. M
Haincs as the head OF the license CONS
mlttee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

MIKE QUINN was burned in efflgy at
Peoria the other night, but Patrick
O'Mara still remains intact.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-14

IT is understood that Senator Conkling
wears smile which goes away around to
the back of his head.