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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
THEY WILL NOT BOLT.
What Some of the Most Prominent
Catholic Journals Say.
FROM A CONNECTICUT JorRNAI


The Connecticut Catholic of the 18th
instant has ringing editorial, which
concludes as follows:
The Democratic convention has given
US good nominees for president and vice
president. Grover Cleveland will make
an excellent reform president and Thomas
A. Hendricks will ably fill the chair of the
senate. They are both able, reliable and
honest. Their records are clean, honor
able and upright. They are men we can
have confidence in, and the prosperity
and safety of this great republic will be
assured by their wise and firm administers
ton. No frauds, no political jobberies,
and no squandering of the public funds will
be countenanced by them. They will see
that the people are protected and guarded
in all their rights both at home and
abroad Under them we will have a
government for the people and not for
cliques and classes.
Every good citizen can vote for the
Democratic ticket On the 4th of next
November with a firm conviction that he
is voting for reliable men There can be
no doubts in the minds of reasoning men
regarding the Democratic and Republi-
can tickets. The one represents every
thing just honorable and fair, while the
other only personifes the narrow minded
and shallow ideas of the Republican
party
At present there is considerable misun,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
THE ARGUS GROWTH.

1t was ON the second day of August,
1SS2--two years ago today-that the first
paper was issued from the ARGUS Office
by the present proprietor. Circumstances
make the task one of no easy accomplish
ment For want of suitable press, a
paper of reduced size was necessity,
rather than desire, but as soon as pruc>
tiCably expedient, it was enlarged to its
former dimensions, thus simultaneously
enhancing its value as newspaper, The
achievement of this marked step towards
advancement was not witnessed without
considerable expense and muCh labor.
To be sure, the light of success did not
dawn or flash like meteor, but its
movement was none the less noticeable
With the infusion of new life and vigOr, a
judicious management soon felt the fruits
of its labor, and the pulse of enterprise
once more denoted healthy action. From
normal condition, bordering on decay,
evidences of gradual emolument formed
a channel that invited new push and en-
ergy, which were given without stint.
We therefore point to the ARGUS as an
example and reiteration of the fact
that this is world of changes. 1t is like
q sapling grown into mighty oak. Each
day brings forth fresh evidences of pros
perity, and from an inferior it takes the
foremost rank amongst journalistic en-
terprises of the state
To the citizens of Rock Island our
gratitude is feelingly extended for the
patronage they have so literally bestowed
In the start the promise was made thai
the ARGUS would labor for the city's
welfare, and that the pledge has been full
filled is shown in the support givenit by the
people. Treating all matters and ques-
tons as to US seemed right, without lean
ing towards partially, we feel that our
sense of obligation has not been violated
in the least degree. While respectfully
considering the feelings of our political
opponents, the ARGUS congratulates the
democracy on their local success, feeling
that national victory will be one of the
glorious events of not far distant future
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02

division embraces the territory east of
Ohio including the Old Southern companies
line, and the western division embraces all
of the territory west of and including Ohio.
The respective headquarters of the two di'
visions are in New York and Chicago A
contract has been executed transferring the
control of the Geographic wires on the line OF
the New York, Ontario & Western railroad
between New York and Oswego, from
the Western Union to the Baltimore &
Ohio company The contract will take effect
Aug. 6, on which date the present contract OF
the Western Union will expire. The new ar
rangement terminates bitter struggle which
has been going on for several month between
the Western Union and Baltimore 4 Ohio
companies for possession of these wires. Thu
Baltimore q Ohio telegraph system gain
about 100 important offices, and it is claimed
that the company will now be ablo to reach
more points in this state than have ever be-
fore been operated by any line in opposition
to the Western Union.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
DEATH-BED WEDDINGS
Three Hours a Bride and Then &
Widow.
Cases Where Marriage and Death Go
Aimos4 Hand In Hand-Sad
Outlook for n New
Husband.

WEST RRooKTTELD, Mass, Aug 2-Some-
thing over year ago Frederick A Cowden,
of Cambridge, met and fell violently in love
with Miss Gertrude Mercy, also of Cam
bridge His love was returned, and one
year ago an engagement of marriage was
arranged. but owing 10 Mr.. Cowdens i'll
health the marriage was from time to
time postponed In the meantime Miss
Morey moved to this village but
her lover remained as devoted as
ever, although his poor health
prevented his seeing her often. Early i'll
July Mr. Cowden resolved to try the air at
Brookfeld, partly at the advice of his physi-
clans, but chiefly to be near his lady-love
He therefore came to this village when he
appeared for II time To be benefited by the
change He was in better spirits than for
merly, and his cough, which was slowly
wearing him out, was somewhat improved.
Consumption, however, had taken n fast
hold on his never too robust system. Until
Monday Mir. Cowden had strong hopes of his
own recovery, and spoke cheerfully of his
marriage and his happy future; but on the
morning of that day he was very low, being
SO weak that he could not rise from his bed,
to take the place of all others in his mind
He wanted to he married. At last, to quiet
him, Miss Alorey was summoned. The meet
ing was painful one, and soon after noon
the sinking man was bolstered UP among the
pillows. Rev. Thomas Bsbb, pastor of the
Congregational church, was called, and the
solemn words of the marriage ceremony
were pronounced. The groom's responses
at several points were 50 low that they
could scarcely he heard. Immediately
following the ceremony Mr.. Cowden fell into
a stupor, from which he revived but once OF
twice before his death. He fingered furabout
three hours, when he passed to the land where
there is no marriage or giving in marriage
The bride of three hours, who is pretty wei
educated and general favorite among heI
friends, was nearly heartbroken at the suddeI
and terrible blow She has been Frustrated
since. Mr.. Cowden was 35 years of age and
possessed of some property.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02

LONDON, Aug 1.-The trial of the alleged
dynamiters, DAILY, Egan, and Mcdonnell,
which began at Warwick Wednesday is
drawing to a close. DAILY has begun his adj
dress to the jury and made a powerful argu-
ment in his own behalf His voice
was good and delivery fine After
reviewing the testimony of the prosecution
he argued that there had been nothing of a
criminal character proven against him ex-
cept that he had Travelled under an alias
This he did not consider was criminal, as the
queen herself had repeatedly travelled under
an assumed name.
At the conclusion of Days speech the jury
retired and soon returned with verdict Of
guilty. DAILY was sentenced to pedal servi
tude for life, James Egan to twenty years
Imprisonment, and Mcdonnell liberated on
condition that he surrenders himself when
called upou
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
FAMILY ROW IN KENTUCKY.
A Runaway Match Results I'm a
Deadly FukiIade.

LOUISVILLE, Aug 2-The Times Brecl-
enridge, Ky4 special says; Intelligence has
reached this place of a shooting affair near
Burns, in this county, resulting in the III
slant death of Elisha Alexander, and
the serious wounding of his brother John
and the severe wounding of Mrs.
Charlie Poole, sister Of Alexander and wife
of one of the shooting yarty. The particulars
are as follows: Charlie Poole had run away
with Miss Alexander, and bad feeling was
engendered between the families The Al
exanders threatened Poole's life. Saturday
young Poole and wife, accompanied
by his brother John, attended a pic
mic in the adjacent neighborhood,
and when returning home that afternoon in
order to cut off some distance, turned into
field on Alexanders place and were riding
across when two of the Alexanders young
rnen, espied them from the house and ran
down to intercept them The Poole party
saw them coming, and having no
doubt but that they were about TO
put their threat against Charles life
into execution, drew revolvers When
the Alexanders came up and began abusing
them for coming ON the place, the Pooles
opened fire Elisha Alexander received three
balls i'll the neck, and was killed Instantly
John was seriously wounded il the hip and
the lower part of the body, and Mrs. Poole
was. struck by wild bullet and severely
hurt. The Pooles have not yet been arrested
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
SENSATION IN A CIRCUS.
A MIXED Marriage and a Rash Re-
ieeted Lover.

LONDON, Aug. 2.-Berne, Switzerland, is
excited over a vowel and unnatural marriage
and a mysterious death Soula's Mexican
circ1s having concluded a successful tour
through the republic by a series of exhibit
tons at Berne, the majority of the principal
performers put up together in the same hotel
Among the performers were an American
negro named William Brooks, of Washington,
and Helene Albert, young English woman,
of London The pair had been in love for
some time much to the disgust of many Of
the other members of the troupe, and partic-
ularly to the sorrow of SOUL himself, who
had for long time, it is stated, made unsuc-
cessful efforts to win the young woman's af-
fections. In order to put an end to their per
secutions, the negro and Miss Albert de
terTnined to get married. They arranged
for a marriage festival in the hotel, and
went unaceompanied to the mayors
Office, where they were made mar
and wife. When they returned tc
the hotel. the couple were disappointed
at not finding SOUL among the guests at the
reception A search was made and Soul
was found lying upon the floor of his room
dead HIS death, it is claimed, was caused
by poison taken in a fit of desperation follow.
ing the departure of the couple to the mayor
,Ff.a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
The younr Wife Dy;ur.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1.-The dying re-
quest of Miss Jennie Freeman, daughter of
Superintendent Freeman, of the Pennsyl-
vania Coal Companys works at Dumone,
was that her lover, Edward MucSlow, might
be brought to her bedside so that their mar
riage might take place. They We're united in
matrimony by the Rev. George Comfy,
pastor of the Dunmone Presbyterian
church, in the presence of the
brides father and sister. Miss Freeman
who is about Is years old, is the victim OF
consumption and had willed considerable
property in money and stocks to Mucklow,
who will now be able to claim it with a hus-
bands right The doctors say that the bride
cannot recover. She became unconscious
shortly after the ceremony, and her death is
looked for at any moment. The scene at the
bedside was touching in the extreme. The
bride was propped up with pillows. Her
eyes were bright and flashing, her cheeks
tinged with the hectic flush of the disease
which had wrecked her life The groom
sobbed frequently, and the clergyman shed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
Races at Chicago Driving Park.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-Racing at the Driving
park resulted as follows:
First race, ID mile: Billy Gilmore, first:
Dudley Oaks second; Lutte Fogle, third
time, 1:lS1s.
Second race, II miles; Athelene, first;
Mart Borham, second Lou Malloy, third;
time, 21SA
Third race, l mile; Kiohba, first; Dick
Brown, second; Heartless, third; time, :53ss%.
Fourth race, q mile Reverta, first; Pep
per En-, second: Titus, third; time, l:07.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
In Sight of Home.

PORTSMOUTH, N H., Aug. 2.-The Greely
relief squadron arrived in sight early in tn
morning The Alliance put out at a. III
from Portsmouth, with orders relative f
the holding of reception Saturday, bu
Secretary Chandler has since changed tn
time, and appointed p m. for the naval re
ception in the harbor.
Mr. Greedy, wife OF tie lieutenant, arrive'
at noon with Gen. Haaen and party. Lieu
tenant Greely's mother is also here.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02

Expensive doctor bills might be saved
by little prudence. Lyman Judd, Exq.,
of New Haven, Conn, was taken to his
home in carriage, suffering excruciating
pain from rheumatism They thought he
was going to be laid up for month or
more, and were about to send for doc
tor but were advised to try Athlophoros.
Let him continue the narrative: 4 com
menced with it at once and took it until
two o'clock the next morning Then |
fell asleep and slept the balance of the
night, and awoke the next morning free
from pain, and in fact, my rheumatism
was all gone
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
o.ic Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Gone,

TROY, n. Y, Ang. "A confagration, in
which 5f5o,eO0 worth of property was con
sume1. occurred in Cohoes The large build
ing occupied by Edward L. Gregory, was
entirely destroyed The loss on this
and on adjacent buildings is up
ward of $4,000 the remainder of the
losses being ON goods contained therein, as
follows: Rodney Wilcox, dry goods, so, 900,
insurance $4,000; Edward L. Gregory, hard
ware, $4,000, covered; Henry Levison,
Clothing, loses entire stock, $4,000; Cohoes
Chapter 108, lodge 1l6, Freemasons, 81 200,
insurance $500; Mystic club $500, no i'll
surance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
ELEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

The Democracy of the several counties in the
Eleventh Congressional district requested 10
send delegates to II convention to be he'd at Mon
mouth, Warren county,
TUESDAY, AUGUST Goth, 1884
sat O'Clock P. M, for the purpose of nominating
candidate for Congress, member of the State
Board OF Equalization, and to transact such other
business rs may be presented for the considera-
ton of the convention
The several counties in the Congressional dis
trct will be entitled to the following represents
tion based upon the vote for Hancock and Eng
lish in 1850:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
THE SOLDIERS MONUMENT

The presentation speech was made by
Governor Hoadly, and the Grafton of the day
by Gen, J. r. Hawley. Both were eloquent
efforts, and were listened to with intense in
terest The festivities wound up with a
magnificent display of fireworks at night.
One of the incidents of the close was an ova-
ton to Mrs. Hayes, who was compelled by
the audience to appear on the speakers stand,
where she was received with great applause
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscrctions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of mPnhood, &c.
| will send a recipe that Will cure you
FREE OF CHARGE This great remed!
was discovered by missionary in Soutl
America. Send a self addressed envelop'
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d
New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
Weekly Record of Failures.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-The failures during
the past seven days, reported to R. G. Dua
& Co., were In the United States, 1888; in
Canada, Is; total of Isl, against 234 last
week. The whole increase appears to arist
in the Pacific states and territories, where
the casualties have been more numerous thar
IN any week for years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02

WASHINGTON Cry, Aug. 2-Mr Charles
H. Frye, a prominent Prohibitionist, say
the executive committee has ISSUED also Ger
tificates of stock in the pioneer campaign
fund, limited to $4,000 Each certificate
costs So and the holder binds himself t.
pay $40 per year as long as he lives, and il
the event of his inability to pay to transfe
it to someone that can. have no doubt tina
these certificates will be taken up readily
That will give $1,000 to start with
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
National Finances.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 1.-The decrease
Of the public debt during July was SO, 9a3,
2S9. Cash in treasury, S405 $40, 004; gold
certificates, 11s,017,3 2G; silver certificates,
Sl2G, 404, BAL Certificates of deposit, SIS, $50,
900; refpndipg certificates, 254,3>0; legal
tenders, SAG, Gel ,Olo; fractional Rurrsncy,
697, $40
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
GOT Abundance of Assets.

New YORK, Aug. 2-Mr. John Caswell,
OF the large tea importing house of John Cas-
well & Co, which suspended Thursday, says
the stoppage OF business will he temporary,
as the assets are sufficient to pay the liabili-
ties twice over He declined to make public
the cause OF the suspension 1t is generally
believed in the trade that the firm win re
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
COMPETITION IN TELEcRAPHY.
How the baltimore 81 Chic Is Gath
ertng in the Hines.

NEW York, Aug The important pool
ing arrangement between the Baltimore <
Ohio, the Postal, and the Bankers & Mer-
chants Telegraph companies has gone into
effect These three companies will be operated
under joint management. The eastern
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02

JOHN CHURCH & Co., of Cincinnati,
Ohio, have published Cleveland and
Hendricks songster. 1t is a nice little
book and only costs 10 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
COUNTY TICKET.

COUNTY TICKET
For Representatives.. fl. PADDLEFORD.
For States Attorney-ELMORE ". HI RST
For Circuit Clerk-GE0 W. HENRY
For Coroner-JOHN ALBRIGHT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
DAYTON SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
An Immense Assembly Witnesses The
UnyeiIfnr-CIOse of the Reunfon.

DAYTON, Ohio, Aug 1.-The close Of the
soldiers reunion here on Thursday was wit
messed by a great multitude of people The
principal event of the day was the unveil-
ing Of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02

who had revolve1s fired bullets into his
swinging body. twas finally cut down and
laPt ia be discovered by daylight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02

Dyspeptic, nervous people "out of
sorts, CoLDENs LIQUID BEEF Tonic will
cure Ask for Colden'S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02

CORRESPOND NcE.-Locai 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
ia Importance should be sent as soon rs received
by special dispatch or by telephone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
BOUND TO HAVE WAR.
General Impression That France
and China VIII Fight.

LONDON, Aug. "A dispatch from Foo
Choo to the Reuter- Press association asserts
that the general impression in that city is
that war between China and France is inev-
table Both natives and foreigners are leav-
ing the city. Marines landed from the
British corvette Champion, assisted by tho
gunhoat Merlin, are guarding the foreign
settlement.
The Times dispatch from Foo Chow, July
81, says: "China has refused to pay the in
demnity demanded by France. The time
granted China by France to decide upon the
matter has been prolonged beyond Aug. l.
A secret edict has been issued ordering the
Chinese not to modest the foreigners.
The French civilians and Mandarins,
however, aver that the lives of
the foreigners are not safe An
English flagship in landing sailors to act in
defense of the foreigners in Foo Chow The
China merchant fleet has been sold to ali
American or 5,250,O00 taels, nearly $500
900, War to all appearances, is imminent
A dispatch from Foo Chow states that a
great panic prevails there. Foreigners are
arming for defense. Ladies are leaving, and
the French consul is preparing to go aboard d
gunboat
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02

By order of the Democratic Congressional Com
mittee, Eleventh District.
CHAs. II. WHITAKEE, Chairman.
MACOMR H. July 81 1884
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
STATE

STATE.
For Governor, GARTER II. HARRISON
For Lieutenant Governor, -HENRY SETTER.
Secretary of State MICHAEL J. DOUGHERTY
For asurer,-ALFRED ORENDORFF.
For Auditor Pnb. Acc'ts-WALTER E. CARLIN
For Attorney General,-ROBERT A. MCKINLEY
ELECTORS AT LARGE
o. B. FICRIIN VIM q EWING
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
THE MARKETS.
CHICAGO, Aug.

CHICAGO, Aug. l.
Allan Mcintyre & Co.'S circular of this
evening says: The markets on the board Of
trade opened strong, sold off, and closed very
weak. Wheat-August, opened 6215c
closed S21s; September, opened s41Sc, closed
S3Mc; October, opened S5@se, closed S5c.
Corn-August, opened 55Ec, olpsed 54Ac;
September, opened SIC, closed sake Pork
August opened and closed $500 lard
September, opened $3.50, closed SL4714
Live StOcK-Ghe Union StocRsyards reports
the following range of prices: Hogs
Market active and firm; packers and ship
pers buying, prices 5@lDc higher; IS. 1000. b5
light; S5.40@5G5 rough packing; S. 70@
5.92A heavy packing and shipping lots. Cat
tie-Market stronger; exports, So So96 S.
good to choice, S5.90@625 common TO fair,
S4 60Gl5G0; butchers, S200033.S0; stockers,
S300i@4l0; Texans, S2.9o@4.0o. Sheep
Market steady; common to fair, 81. 50@9. 50;
good to choice, 81. 65@450
Produce Butter-Active; fine creamery,
2O@2lc; good to choice dairy, 12@lSc;
fair to good packing, s@t0c. Eggs-In
heavy supply; best counts, 15c. Potatoes
Fairly active; choice, soc, per bu. 81 so per
Dbl. Berries-In less demand ;iblackberries,
poor to fine, S1@140 per l6 qts; rasber-
ries, red $50 per "a pts; currants, $3.50
per 10 bu
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
Changes on the L., N. a. * G. Rail-


CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-The resignation is an
nounced of A. B. Southland. general manager
of the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago
railway, and the office has been abolished.
W, H. McDoel has been appointed general
freight agent of the road with headquarters
af CAicarn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
Toledo.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. l.
Wheat-Active and lower: No. 9 red cash
or August, S6115c; September, SS5sc; October,
S934c; Eovember, s0s4c; No. Q, soft, s915c;
No ) red, Sac; rejected, zoe. Con-Strong
high mixed, 5611e; new do, 551Sc; No 2 cash
and August, 55s4c, September, 561lc; re-
Oats Nominal; No 3 white, 37Sc; No. 2.
sec; August 2s11zc: September, 271ae; re-
iet.ted 35c
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

NATIONAL:
For observation-disclosures CLEVELAND.
For Vice President-THOMASA HENDRICKS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
New Advertisements.
HArAHRH LAY FEVER

Is a type ol cataffah
having peculiar symp-
toms. II is attended
by an intlamed cOndi-
ton of the lining
membrane of the nos
trils, tear ducts and
throat, affecting the
lungs All acr1d mu-
Gus is seCreted, the
discharge is accom-
panied with a pain
full burning sensation.
There are severe
spasm Of sneezin% at
tack of binding head
ache, a watery and in
famed state of the
eyes.
CREAM BALM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-02
New York.

New YORK, Aug. l.
Wheat-Opcned weak and 1S@9lc lower;
later fully recovered decline; trade only
moderate; No. 2 red August 941@95s4c;
September, 9619@95c; October, 9S14 @gs%c:
November, 994@LO016; December, sl01A
@lOl1a; January, SL03 COrn-E@A &c
higher; mixed western spot, 55@6319c; fu-
ture, 6224 @63Tc. Oats-Stronger, western,
37@47c Provisions-Beef, quiet; mess, SIP
Pork firm; mess, Sl650@l615. Lard, frmer
steam, SIZE.