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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
SENATORIAL CONVENTION

By call published in the ARGUS today,
it will be seen that the democratic senate
rial convention will be held at the court
house in this city, on Tuesday, July 22d,
At that time candidate will be nomin-
ated for representative, senatorial CON-
mittee appointed, and other business
transacted. The basis of representation
will be one delegate for every two hundred
votes cast for Orendorff for state treasurer
in 1882, and one delegate for every frac>
ton of one hundred votes. In the cleo
ton of 1882 Rock Island county cast 2, So
democratic votes, and Henry county !, 1885
votes. which according to the above basis
of representation, entities Rock Island
county to II delegates and Henry county
to delegates.
Our readers are well aware of the dis
agreement existing between the two coun-
ties in regard to representative. The fight
is more properly in Henry county alsne,
been continually boiling the nominee, and
creating discord in the ranks of the party.
Bassett, of the Kewanee Independent, be-
longs to this gang, and in recent issue
of his paper gets of the following:
We have been informed that the dem,
ocrats of Rock Island county or the por-
ton of them who assume to be the leaders,
have already made up their slate in regard
to the candidate for minority representa-
tive to the legislature; that a Rock Island
man is to be elected without, consulting
the wishes of the democrats of this
county When the democratic convention
meets we think action should be taken il
regard to the matter, and either surrender
to Rock Island or assert our rights AND
manifest determination to maintain
them at any cost, even to the election O.
three republicans from the district.
The above paragraph shows tina
Bassett and his click again favor bolt
even before the convention has met, or
nominee placed in the field. The referenc
to Rock Island county, as having mad
up slate, is wholly false, and we hav
no doubt but that the.privilege of naminI
the nominee will be accorded to Henri
county. tits true that determined an
bitter fight was made against Mr.. OMAR
two years ago by the disaffected Henri
county faction, which greatly reflect
upon their honesty as democrats. Roc
Island county is not disposed to retaliat
in q like manner, although We haYe every
thing in our own hands, having nearl
twice as many delegates to the convention
as Henry county. This power will not
exercised, however, unless Henry count
attempts to foist one of the boilers @
1882 upon the convention. We ca
inform the gentlemen of Henry count
r. that any such person will be pre- -emptoril
sat down on, and in that case Rock Ii
land county will nominate candidate O
her own, and elect him. The claims @
Henry county will only be recognized b
bringing forward some good. square dem
5ocrat who has always stood by the nom
seinees. If this is done, there will be n
trouble in nominating him, and harmon
will prevail.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

i. Col. E C. Anthony, a prominent and
wealthy citizen OF Muncie, Ind, died IL
Florida r,,.-. -s.= .
Lightning destroyed Alexander Carreil's
house, near Ottawa, Ont, and his four chill
dren persisted in the flames. s-y s;i
The Indianapolis Malleable Iron works
were destroyed by fire, involving loss of
$50, 900, which is covered by insurance.
Monsignor Capel has just published new
book entitled, Catholic: An Essential and
Exclusive Attribute Of the True Church"
The state supreme court has declared that
the Tennessee statute making the keeping Of
a gambling house a felony is constitutional
Edward Simms, organist Of St MichaeI's
Coventry, England, has held his position
seventy -four years and still continues to Off.
ciate.
Prince Wflliamsr, Of Wurtemburx, VIII
soon visit Queen Victoria at Baimorai He
seeks the hand Of the Princess Beatrice in
marriage F ~ Ess8
70 Courtney failed to f1ater;alize at Oas
Point, N. Y, for his race with Ross, the lat
ter rowing over The three-miiea course twitt
turn in 23.591sS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
PALACE OF THE REiCHSTAQ.
Emperor William and Retinue AT
thr Cornerstone Having.

thr Cornerstone Laying.
BERLIN, June. le.-At the laying of ths
foundation stone Of the new palace of the
reichstag or imperial parliament house there
was great rejoicing The ceremony began
at noon and the streets were throngel with
eager crowds in holiday attire. Tlinnlphal
arches were erected at various
points along the route taken
by the emperor, and the windows and
balconies were gay with flowers ami banners.
site Of the new builing Emperor William,
accompanied by the crown prince and
princess. and other members of the imperial
family, attended by numerous staff, com
prising field marshals, many generals, knights
of the Black Eagle, and most of the veteran
officers who distinguished themselves in the
Franco German war. Near the emperor
stood Bismarck with the other ministers of
state. Members of the federal council,
members Of the Reichstag, and the muncipa
authorities of Berlin were also present
The exercises commenced by singing a
hymn in which Bismarck Joined heartily.
In the middle Of the ceremony rain began TO
pour down, but the crowd kept up their
enthusiasm, aud seemed determined not to
allow the weather to mar the
occasion. Bismarck, hatless. and com.
pletely soddened by the rain,
continued to read the imperial order in a
bold, strong voice.
The emperor, in the order, says he is hope
full of peace being maintained at home and
abroad, as there Is nothing at present to dis
turb Germany's friendly relations with other
powers
The scene was an imposing
one, especially to foreign spectators,
OF the touching enthusiasm of the Berliners
for the aged sovereign The emperor laid
the stone in the usual fashion and briefly de.
clared the ceremony performed. ..t
The emperor showed signs of fatigue before
the conclusion. and looked very pale.
The foundation stone viii not be built into
the wall, but will form the base Of monu
nent built In the shape OF an obelisk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL coNvE NrIoN

The counties of Rock Island and Henry, CON-
prisng the twenty first Senatorial District re-
guested TO send dele gates to convention to be
held st the court house ia the city OF Rock Island
on Tuesday, July p, 1884, at O'Clock p. m, for
the purpose OF nominating candidate for repre-
sentative, appointing senatorial committee and
transscting such other business as may properly
come before the convention
The basis OF representation will be one delegate
for every two hundred votes cast for Orendorf for
state treasurer in 1884, and one delegate for every
fraction Of one hundred votes as follows:
Rock Island county .213S votes-1l delegates
Henry county,. 1895 votes delegates
JAMES K. JOHNSTON,
SAMUEL II. MoNAY,
Rock Island, H., JuEe 8, 1884. Committee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Chic Politics.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June l0-Political mat
tiers will be lively here during the balance of
tho month On Thurs lay next the Repub-
hcan state central committee will hold q
meeting here for the purpose of
taking forecast of the situa-
ton, appointing state executive
committee and attending to such other mat
tiers as may coma before IT. The next gath
ering Of Importance wilkby the Woman Suf
fragists, which is on the. 18th and 10Th The
convention of most absorbing interest will
be the Democratic state convention on
the 2ith and 25th insts. The Prohibitionist
will also hold convention here next month
striking about the time of the Democratic
gathering On the 18th, Labor state con-
vention will be held for the purpose of
uniting the labor organizations Of the state
into one common bead .y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

regular nomination Of his party At tine
time of the liberal bolt from Grant In 1872
some Of the severest dennnciations u tie de-
serters came from the lips Oh Mr.. Edmunds
He was counted almost like one Of the aOld
Guard" so far as the revolt against the
Grant dynasty was concerned Mr.. Edmunds
has given no direct expression upon
the subject, and is not likely to do 50 unless
he should be asked in some authoritative
way; but those who know him best say that
he would not allow his name to be used in
connection with third party movement. As
for Lincoln, be has never been identified with
any independent movement.
Senators Hill, Blair, Plumb and Conser
were in their seats in the senate having re.
turnedfrom Chicago. Nearly all the returned
congressman are ontspoken in admiration OF
she ticket and platform Senator Blair is
partica arly well PLEASED with the platform,
and Senator Hill, an original Blaine man, is
enthusiastic in his praise of both ticket and
platform Congressman Singley, f, Of
Maine. is not afraid of the
much talked of independent movement and
says the boilers cannot, even by combining
with the Democrats, beat Blaine and Logan
who will carry New England with whri
Representative Long, of Massachusetts,, will
have nothing 10 do with an Independent
| movement and will support the nominees
Blaine and Logan will, be thinks, carry
Massachusetts,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
THE MARKETS.
CHICAGO, June Q.
DAILY BY henry DARTS &

CHICAGO, June v.
Allan Mcintyre & Cos circular of this
evening says: The markets on the board of
opened stronger. but sold off from the open
ing and closed very weak. Wheat-Jnly,
opened 9l1sc. closed 9O1sc; August, opened
s2&c, closed 9l1c. Corn-July, opened 56ssc,
closed 5614c; August, opened Sc, closed
574c. Pork--July, opened $l9.25, closed
$3.50 Lad-July, opened $s271s, closed
Live Stock-The Union Stock Yards re-
ports the following range of prices Hogs
packers and shippers were principal buyers
early light grades, IS. l0@565, heavy pack
ing, $5.25@5.60; fair to choice, S5.609as0;
heavy shipping, $5.60@5,S5. Cattle Market
steady but weak on low grades; exports,
&C. 50@8S5; good to choice, Sc 00@6 SO; com,
mon to fair, S. 25@800; butchers, 50 5O@
ATS; stockers, %. 5oG5.0o Sheep-Market
good, 81 25@5.50.
Produce: Butter--Ffne creamery, 1SsaI9c;
good dairy, 14@i5c; do packing, 749c.
Eggs-Active and firm; good to choice counts,
131Sl14c. Potatoss-In fair demand; old,
fair to fine 30940c; new, good to choice,
g. 75@3Oo par Dbl Strawberries-Poor to
good, $L0o also per "a at case; fine Michi-
gan, o. 00G2 50 per lS-qt casa s'
New York.
NEW YORK. June O.
Wheat-Opensd Nc higher, afterward de-
elined; quiet trading: No. white, nominal;
No red July, sloSNs. 9 ~, August Y
October, sL0s; No. spring July. e1S.
Cern-Duii; S@Ac lower; mixed western
spot, 56@6Sc; future, 6ssl @66c. Oats
Dull; western, 37eS44c, Proxisions-Beef
unchanged Pork steady; mess3l?.5O. Lard
-higheri steam. $S-s5
~ %. Loais. M
ST. LOUIS, june O.
Whsat-Lower and slow; No. 3 red. SLOS
@LeS1S cash, sS@981fc June, s5A @s6c July,
| $50 @95Jsc August, closing at inside figures;
| No 5 red, gle Corn--Lowsr and inactive.
51x95Sc cash. 521c June, 52ksQ5s%o July,
| 5Sss @53]Sc August, closing at inside prices.
Oats-Lowef: 81 Y @3ec bid cash; 33O1 &c July.
Rye-Quiet; SIC bid. Barley--Dnll at coz
| SOC. Whisky-Steady at sizes Provisions
Firm and better. Pork-Jebbing, SIS Is
Bulk meats-Long clear, o.. 40; short rib,
| $3.50; short clear, $3.50. Baeen-Long clear,
91sas1 nc; short ribs, s4@sssc, short clear,
| SxGsxc. Lard-<S@S.05. '-..
Toledo. ....:
| ,..- itaL TOLEDO, June o.
/ Wheat-Dull Tut firm; No. Q red cash. 96l4
| @9Sc; june, 961ffc; July. 97c; August, exc
September, 9S114c; No. 3 soft, SL63 Corn
/ nrn anu 9uieti nlgn mNed, DOC; no.
2. cash or june, size; July, 5sc August
SOC; rejected, 5e@561se. no grade, 4s@4s5fc
| Oats-Dull aud steady; No. . white, s6l{
No cash, OF june, saci July, 81, We; August
i Soc; September. &c. I.a .1s
t Milwaukee.
E-..5T OH MILWAUKEE. june y.
Wheat-Quiet; No, ann June, s9s4c
July, gl&c; August, 851<c. Corp-Steady
No 2, Sc; rejected. A5l 453c on track. Oats
i-Unchanged; No. 3, BE; samples, S3IS a
Csc. Rye-Higher; No. /, axe bid; 6st
asked. Barley-Firm: No =, $40 bid
Detroit.
| Il. DETROIT, June 0.
4 Wheat-Dull, cash $l.Ol1lSS; june, sl0lsz
seller; July, 81. 05SSS; August, 9se: September
Ssxe bid: No, Q red. cash 9s1x @97c; white
CSC asked gCorn-No, 2 .eash, 565sc- Oats
mo 2. white, Soc; No. q sltsc, nominal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

THE nominating speeches at the late
republican convention were very poor
oratorical efforts, and there was general
sigh Of relief when each finished. The
result of the balloting shows that the
after proceedings were no better
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Sporting News.

NEW YORK, June l0.-FollOwing is the
record of racing at Brighton Beach:
First race, u mile; Hickory Jim first
Time, lit, ..-ff5
Second race, y mile; Swift came home
first, Maggie B. second, Mordsunt third.
Time, 1;SQ ' .fa .
Third race, Y mile; Chickadee, first; Al.
lanoke, second; Rushawsy, third; time
1904 .4.f 4. ..lH.. ase
Fourth race, Y mile; King Tom, first
Lersy, second; Change, third; time, Lie.
Filth race. Little Fred, first; Irish King
second; Tiona, third; time, 1:5S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
The Consular and Diplomatic Bin.

WASHINGTON CITY, June l0.-The CO nsulai
and diplomatic appropriation bill reported
from the senate appropriation committee in
creases the amount appropriated in tue bill
as it came from the house 1901 SOC, making a
total amount appropriated by the bill Of
81, us, SIC. The changes made by the bill as
reported make the aggregate appropriated
$50, 600 more than the appropriation Of last
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

Professor Charles Eliot Norton, of Har-
ward, will represent that college on June
IA at the tercentenary commemoration Of
Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Eng. =
the alma mater of John Harvard and
Henry Dunster.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

Tse caIieuses IN the different townships viii be
held at 8 p. m, and in Moline and Rock Island at
7:30 p. N.
By order OF the Democratic County Committee,
p. j. H. YORE, Chairman.
ROCK ISLAND, III, May "a, 1884.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Hennepin Canal.

WASHINGTON Cry, June l0.-A vigorous
fight is being male against the Hennepin ca
nal section of the river and harbor bill In the
house, by Mr.. Jones, of Madison. Wis, and
Others, the project being advocated by Chi
cago and northern Illinois members. Mr..
Durham said, in an interview that he thought
the chances were that the section would re-
main In the bill Mr.. Adams said he hoped
it might, but feared for the result.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
The Anglo.French Arreemeut.


LONDON, June 10.-The Pail Mall Gazette
publishes an alleged full text of the Anglo
French agreement on the Egyptian question.
According to the terms OF this paper, Eng
land is to advance the khedive Is, 0O0, 900,
on which she viii receive interest
at the rate of per cent,
the interest to be guaranteed by the
impouading Of the present sinking fund to the
extent necessary TO meet ths next obligation.
At the same time there will be slight 70
dnction In interest on the unified debt OF
Egypt, which reduction will probably equal
the new charges on the fund The sultan Of
Turkey win garrison Red sea ports, and will
send "a, 900 troops to pacify the Soudan and
upper Egypt. British occupation of Egypt
win last three years from the first q
january next Joint, or multiple, control
Of Egypt by the powers directly interested
has BEEN also agreed upon, but the length Of
its duration il NOT yet definitely known.
Gladstone, In the house OF commons, in
answer TO questions on the above subject
cautioned members against accepting error
eous versions of the alleged agreement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

Mr.. Vennor was "a years old. He was born
in Montreal, where his father was a wealthy
hardware merchant His mothers name was
Patterson, and she was of Scotch descent
Young Vennor was educated with his
brothers at the leading schools of Montreal,
and subsequently, graduated from McGill
university. He occupied number of
responsible positions in connection with
scientific Investigations under the Canadian
government during his life, but has been
best known by his weather predictions,
which have reached the public through
cards TO the newspapers announcing special
meteorological disturbances and through his
almanac writing. OF this almanac Mr. Ven
nor said that he hoped to make it medium
for the exchange Of meteorological informa-
ton throughout Canada and North America. y
Gain, he said, was not his object, and what
profits there had been on the almanac had
been reaped by publishers and agents Speak
ing of his claims as weather prophet
he said:-T attribute my present reputa.
ton entirely to my close study of the
course OF storms inFy years gone by, and 9
comparison of thess with these of to-day in
every section of the country. have carried
the people along with me not so much by
one general strikingly accurate forecast tsucf
as that of the winter of 1881, as whole
but by numerous well-directed local pre-
1 dictions unostentationsly published, but tell
ing in their effect upon the people included
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
National Educatsoa Association.

MADISON, Wis, June 10-An important
meeting of the committees OF the National
Education association, which convenes here
from July 10 to 10. was held at the capitol
here. Hon Thomas A. BicknelL presidents;
Governor ]. l. Rusk, Ex-Governor Lucius
Fairchild, Gen. Atwood, Gen. Bryant, Hon
Robert Graham, state superintendent
of public instruction; Hon. Edward Corri-
gan, OF state board of education of Massa-
chuserts; Judge J. r. Carpenter, OF the Wis
constn state university; Elisha Bsrnick, 8. L.
Sheldon and others being present. Reports
Of the committee Of arrangements show
that the city can accommodate soma 5000
people, one half that number of teachers
having already registered The entertain.
ment is limited TO members of the associa-
ton and those who may become members at
the n,ssting The committee, In its report,
shows that early registration for aceommo-
dalton is Imperative. Judge ]. r. Carpen.
ter, of Madison, WIS sppeinted chairman of
the entertainment committee; Hon. E. c.
Gorrigan, of Boston, general manager. In
vitations to attend the meeting were ex-
tended to Hon. J. G. Blaine, Gen. B. r. But
lsr and Senator 81. W. Blair.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Detroit.

- - y = HkfkoIT, Jnne o.
Wheat-Dull. cash $l.041SS;; june, sl.0i3S,
seller; July r. 0ssss; August, ase: Ssptembar,
Ssxe bid: No, Q red. cash 9sx@97c; white,
CSC asked xCorn-No, eash, 565sc Oats
NO 2. white, Soc; No. q 31tsc, nominal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

Tell the children to cnt out and save the comic
silhouette pictures as they appear from issue to
issue They VIII be pleased with the collection
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
PROPHET sENNNcR DEAD.
The Canadian Meteorological Goe.
over the Border.

MONTREAL, Canada, June lO.-Henry G.
Vennor, the weather prophet, died in this
city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
WATKINS L HILL,
Dealers in
Dry and Green Wood.

Will also attend to Hauling of all kinds
Office at yards, corner of 25th street on Moline
avenue. Telephone No 1877; orders may be
left at either place oct.3S-iu
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

CIGARETTE Smokers who are willing to pay a
Ciltte more for Cigarettes than the price charged
for the ordinary trade Cigarettes will find the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Roosevelt win Nos Bolt,

ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 10. Hon. Theodore
Roosevelt, of New York, spent Sunday in st.
Paul on his way to Montana. Speaking of
the issues in the Chicago convention, Mr.
Roosevelt said: "Tbe platform is
an admirable one-as strong as the
party hss had since the old war
days 1t will gain thousands Of
votes all over the country. Scarcely a Re-
publican or Independent of conservative
judgement but must indoIse it heartily The
Democratic party must follow, in the main,
our platform, or give up the fight. did not
favor either Blaine or Arthur. my preference
was Edmunds. Aside from his own strength
of $50 odd votes that would stick to hi1r
through thick and thin, the @Plumed
Knight" was the second choice Of two
| thirds of the remainder OF the delegates. As
| soon as they saw that the nomination OF their
candidate was impossible, and Blaine's nom.
nation probable, they flooked to him in q
body. This Is why no combustion against
| Blaine was possible. Had I not been
so positively for Edmunds ! dom
know but / would have been carried
away by the contagion and found
myself throwing up my hands fol
\ Blaine Blaine is the choice of two-third,
of the rank and file of the party. shall, b.
no means, bolt the nomination. l hav
| n pas la objection to Blaine. l thinl
| you will find there will be no fatal disaffec
| ton ! believe Blaine will be elected. II
Ii sweep the west and Ohio. and wi
,:y AL New England. 1 have bee
caiie,i 'reforIner.' but i am a RI
D lllican. 1t Is too early to speak Q
New York. No one to-day can tell ho'
| that state will vote. 1 do not think it in
,<sitIe for Blaine to carry it l do not be
lieve there will be an Independent candidate
Those who viii not vote the Repuhlica
ticket will istay away from the polls As
the bolt OF The New YORK. Times, am in
ciined to think that 1t would support Cleve
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

1T II NOT A
LIQUID Oh SNUFF.
Apply by the finger
into the noetrils. II
will be absorbed, ef.
fectually clean 9 ing
the nasal passages OF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

WASHINGTON CRY. June l0.-The report
that the independents intend to nominate
Edrnunds and Lincoln ON q separate ticket Is
not believed by the politicians here, for the
reason that none Of them think
that either Edmunds or Lincoln would
accept such nomination: What
ever made be the real views Of .Edmunds
about the ticket that has been nominated,
there has been nothing in his party history to
warrant the belief: that he would bolt the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
ELY'S
Cream Balm

has gained an envia-
BILE reputation where
ever known, displac-
ing all other prepare
tons. An article OF
undOubted merit. Is
convenient and clean
1y. 1t causes no pain
pnr snaazinp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

! y. - = .lAiLWAUkEk, JUllb D.
Wheat Quiet; No. = am June, s954c
July, glAc; August, sS1zc Corn-Steady
No. 2, SIC; rejected. 45lssQl55c on track. osis
Unchanged; No. 9 BE; samples, 33IS a
Sc. Rye-Higher; No. 1, axe bid; 6st
asked. Barley-Firm; No. Z. $40 bid
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-03-21
Who Dene Iti

There has been, among some of the
members of the church, considerable
dissatisfaction openly expressed at
the length of time consumed by the
presiding ministers in their sermons.
The teachers in the Sunday school
claiming that after 10 M. the time
belonged to them. One week ago
Sunday quite a spirited discussion
took place on the subject, brought
about by the minister consuming PEG
pie for getting up and leaving before
the sermon was finished thus dis
turbing others IN their devotions or
slumber, which, deponent sayeth not.
On last Sunday an alarm clock was
taken to church by some fiend incar-
nate-we believe that's how they ex-
press 1t it In such cases-and placed
near the minister. Promptly at l2
it sounded forth its sonorous alarm
that awoke the sleeping congregation
to their senses and the pre-
siding minister to his wrath. 1t is
needless to add that the sermon was
brought quickly to a close.