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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28

NoRwALK, Ohio, July 2S-Peter Lud-
wig, of this city, when returning from Il
firemen's tournament at Bellevue was robbed
of 500. In jumping from the train while
attempting to catch the thieves, he was
thrown violently to the ground and one leg
was broken at the ankle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28

Rev. DR.. J. H. Foy. who recently re-
signed the pastorate of the Genital Chris.
tian Church, of St. Louis, has applied
for a rectorship in the Episcopal demons
nation, on account of change of faith
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28
For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depressi

For Dyspepsia, indigestion, Depresslon
of Spirits and General Debility, in theiI
various forms; also as preventive a
gainst Fever and Ague, and other Inter
mittent Fevers, the t'Ferro-Phosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya,' made by Caswell, Ha
card & Co., New York, and sold by al
Druggists, is the best tonic; and for pa.
tients recovering from Fever or Other
sickness. it has no equal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28

81. LOUIS, July 90.
Wheat--fairiy active aud higher; No. 9
red, o4$Iws5l5r cash; S5Asjlsc July; s31
mS454c August, S'4 MSG4c September; S65s
@S0hc October, closing at outside prices
No. ) red, 50lsWSl@4r Corr--Higher, but
inactive; 49, Ind ash, IKE July; lS@
4Sl4fc August, $3.50 1872 September, 4Sc
October. Oats Show, some rs es lower; "
@2slse cash, 2424@244c August, a35%@
aa16c year Rye-Dull, "5c Did Barley
No market Whisky-Steaiy sl0S. Pro
visions-fIrnl,r leeiius bat very slow; only
lob trade done.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28
Secretary Lincoln.

WASHINGTON CRY, July 2S--Secretary
Lincoln has left Washington for Long
Branch.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28

sess information confirming the reports,
which prove that combined action by so
eieties throughout the United States is tend
ing toward the commencement of explosions
similar to those which occurred in Havana
Stringent measures have been instituted to
prevent the shipment from this coast of dyna
mite, which, it is said, is being struggled into
Cuba. Suspected -dynamiters are closely
watched
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28
\ 0ledo.

TOLEDO. Ohio, July 26
Wheat-Dull and steady No 2cash or July
$50; Augut Ss14c, September S9lEc; DC,
| cober SSAc; year, SSc No , soft. s9@c-
No. red, S4GS5c. Corn-Dun but firm !;
ligh mixed sac, No. : cash and Iutues, 50c;
| 'ejected, $3.50; no grade, 50c. Oats
Nominaly unchanged. Rye-Quiet; No 2,
60kc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28

ST. PETERsnuRG, July at Warsaw
the police have closed number of coffee
houses and restaurants i" other places OF
this sort are required 10 Close at O'Clock
every night, and remain clos.d Sundays and
holidays. The city is to all intents placed in
a minor state of siege.
The car will make a visit about the mid
die of August He will not remain in War
saw, but reside at Scierucwicze, from which
place he will attend the maneuvers and re
Wow lie will afterwards go hunting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

NATIONAL:
For President GROVER CLEVELAND.
For Vice President-THOMASA HENDRICKS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28

STATE.
For Governor, CARTER H. HARRISON
For Lieutenant Governor, HENRY SETTER,
Secretary of State,-MICHAELJ j. DOUGHERTY
For Treasurer, ALFRED ORENDORFF
For Auditor PGb. Acc'ts-WALTER L. CARLIN
For Attorney General,-ROBERT A. MCKINLEY
ELECTORS AT LARGE
o b EICEIIN Wu a. EwTNl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28

EoHREsroNDENCE.-LOcain news of general in
teferC solicited from every town in Rock Island
aAi adjoining counties. Letters must reach the
once not later than Wednesday to insure insertion
the SAME week in the Weekly. All news of spec
lai importance should be sent AS soon as received
by specIl dlsnatch or by telephOne.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28
milwaukee,.
MILWAUKEE. Wis. July

MILWAUKEE. WIS, July 20,
Wheat-Steady; No. =, SIC; July, s224c
August, $3.50; September, SjAc. Corn
Quiet; No. 2, 54c; rejected, SOC. Oats
Dull; No. , nominal Rye-Steady; No.
62@6215c Barley-Higher; No. ,, 55c; Sep
tpmber IIr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28
Detroit.


DETROIT, July %
Wheat-Quiet: cash sl0l54: July s1.o1 /;
August, G3sc bid; September 93c; Octo-
Der, SIC; No. , red cash ?Jc bid, new Michi.
gan red, Gle, August, soe bid; September,
soc; Nc. : white oSe. Corn-No cash,
SIC bid. Oats-aa 3 white, a5l5c; No. q
BIC
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28
WATKINS Il HILL,
Dealers in
Dry and Green Wood

VIII also attend TO Hauling of all kinds
Office at yards corner of 25th street on NJ,,
avenue. Telephone No 1871; orders D4y t5
left at either place oct.gs d
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28
REC.USE THEY DEsERyEIT,

My patrons speak of Bensons Capcine
Porous Plasters in the highest terms. y
N y. Atwood. New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28
Hartford Telegram. Hnd. Dem

As between James G. Blaine and Gro
yer Cleveland no democratic or indepen-
dent voter can hesitate. One represents
the worst methods in politics and legisIa
ton, whilst the other has won the respect
and admiration of the American people
by his devotion to the cause of honesty
and purity in public affairs. Every true
democrat and sincere independent can
vote for Cleveland and Hendricks with a
clear conscience. That they will be
elected there is no doubt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-28

WILL be paid 10 any one who will find particle
W of mercury, potash, Iodine, arsenic, on any
poisonous substance in
National Republican., 1884-10-25

The fund for the relief Of Mrs. John II.
Fowler, widow oft policeman murdered
by Langster, was yesterday handed to
her, the amount being $l,097.20.
Hon. Benjamin Butterworth, Hon. Ed
ward Mcpherson, and Mr.. q. w. DeCamp
will address the Workingmen's Blaine and
evening. Music will be furnished by the
Glee club.
Ameeting for the benefit of Sunday
school workers, under the auspices of the
Colored Sunday School union, will be
held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
Galbraith chapel, whore there will be
excellent music and discussion of mat
ters Of interest to Sunday schools.
Messrs. Willett & Ruoff have already
on hand large supply of furs of every
description, which the ladies will do we'll
TO examine. Sealskin sacques and dol
mans arc in stock. manufactured in the
very best manner, which will bo sold at
prices as low as they can bs procured in
New York. Messrs. Willett & Ruof have
also full line of gentlemen's hats, canes,
and umbrellas.
Mr.. w. II. Hoeke, sOl Market Space, is
making a speciality of suits of chamber
furniture at very low prices. He presents
solid walnut suit of ten pieces includ-
ing marble top dressing case, washstand,
and table. for Si2.50, aud other suits pro-
portionately low He has also full lines
OF parlor aud other furniture and carpets
OF every grade aud quality at the lowest
cost. lie also pays especial attention to
upholstery. drapery, &c.
National Republican., 1884-10-25
A Mosquitoes Armament.


Under microscope the bill of mos.
quito contains no fewer than five dis
tinct surgical instruments. These are
described as a lance, two neat saws, a sue
tion pump, and a small Corliss engine.
1t appears that when q "skeeter" settles
down to his work upon nice tender por.
tion of the human frame the lance is first
pushed into the flesh, then the two saws,
placed back to back, begin to work up
and down to enlarge the hole, then the
pump is inserted, and the victims blood
is siphoned up to the reservoirs carried
behind, and, finally, to complete the
performance, the wretch drops a quantity
of poison into the wound to keep it irri-
tated. Then the diminutive fiend takes
fly around just to digest your gore, and
makes tracks for fresh victim, or if the
first has been of unusually good quality
be returns to the same happy hunting
ground. The mosquitoes marvellous en-
ergy. combined with his portable opera
ting chest, makes him at once q terror
and pest.
National Republican., 1884-10-25


You have heard of the City ofsioux-
The loyeliest ever you knoiux-
And the following tale,
am sure, cannot fail
To be read with emotion by yioux
To this busting young City of Sioux,
Came scion of Albion trioux;
When the name was pronounced
In his hearing, he fionnced,
And at once in u passion he hioux.
"Now tellme, o people of Sioux"
He shouted, "What can a man dioux2
All 'tis spelled, so We say II,
And that is the way 1t,
Should bel" And he clustered and blioux.
And all through the City Of Sioux,
That man raised a hulabullioux.
With maduess enraged,
Like tiger uncaged,
And fall upon Gentle and Jioux.
As over the City of Sioux
He rushed still the madder he grioux,
TIL he fell ip fit,
And his soul promptly II
Left his body-sans further adioux.
The the cJroner's jury Of Sioux
Their verdict most solemnly drioux,
"Ry disease Of the heart
Victims life did depart"
You have heard the sad tale am thrioux.
--0Hsaha GeptlolicaL.
National Republican., 1884-10-25

The following tragic story 10 told in
the Naples journals: Signor Alfonso de
Stefano, marquis of Ogliastri, lived in ju-
dicial separation from his wife, who went
to live in Capodimonte, and SignOr
Stefano occupied the first floor of house
opposite to hers. Signor de Stefano had
handsome woman, named Luisa Pee
china. aged "a, in his service. who lately
began to boast of certain rights, and to
show fits Of jealousy at tho close
nei ghborhoOd Of the marquis's wife.
Many friends of the married couple
tried to bring about reconciliation, and
lately seemed about to succeed. They spoke
to Lusa about leaving the house, but
she replied that she would rather die.
At 8 o. IN. on Sept. 81 tho porter of the
house and his wifo heard frightful
screams. They ran up the staircase and
found Luisa lying on the stairs. near the
story Inhabited by Signor de Stefano, all
on fire and twisting about in her agony.
They succeeded in extinguishing the
flames and carried the unhappy woman
into Signor do Stefano's room. The
authorities were sent for, and on arriving
found Signor de Stefano also in bed COM
planning of severe burns. He showed his
hands and legs scorched and swollen,
and said that Luisa had tried to
kill herself by throwing petroleum
over herself and setting it ON fire, and
that in assisting her he had run the risk
of being burned alive. Meanwhile Luisa,
who was in dying state, was interro-
gated by the constable. She related that
while she was preparing the coffee her
master had entered the room and mum
dated her with petroleum; tho flames of
the coffee machine had Immediately set
the petroleum on fire, and she, in an
agony Of pain, had rushed out on to the
landing. Immediately after this short
recital Luisa Peccherina was transported
to tho Hospital of the Incurabili, where
sho died at dawn on Oct. /. Signor de
Stefano was taken to the Hospital Pelle-
grim, where he lies guarded by police
men.
nnN To- 10. ha ,daaa nd att ttau
National Republican., 1884-10-25
National Questions.l SHza

PHhddetphtd Cdu.
Reporter. "What are your views on the
tariff, Mr.. Cleveland 2"
Cleveland. 1.-THE tar whatT
"The tariff-t-a-r-i-f-f"
"Well, the fact is, 1 don't know much
about zoology; never had no time to look
into it, you see. Been too busy with pub
lie duties"
can commerce, suppose2"
"Yes, sireo; but I'd veto any bill to
lower tolls on the Erie canal"
ado you think American manufactures
need protection p
well, don't know about that. Seems
to me most of 'em are pretty well insured
now, but still don't mind signing bills
for new fire companies if the people want
'em."
National Republican., 1884-10-25

at the close of the present field season will
be something more than 100000 square
miles.
In connection with tho general survey,
embracing topography, general geology,
and mining geology, certain great econ
omic problems arc under investigation.
The most important of these relates to
the irrigation of the arid portions of the
United States The second question of
importance relates to the relief which will
bo afforded to the lower valley Of tho
Mississippi by utilizing the waters that
flow from tho Rocky mountains in the
west and the great plains in irrigation.
A third problem of great Importance re.
lates to the distribution Of the forest or cas-
of the country.
National Republican., 1884-10-25
A ThunderboIt Lets Daylight In on
nn Old Tragedy.
puHs nYI

During the recent thunder storm In
Shasta county an incident occurred which
may throw some light on what must have
been mysterious murder. While the
storm was at its height a large oak tree
on the rancho of George Thomas, three
miles from Redding, was struck by light
ming and split completely In two parts,
one side falling to the ground while the
other remained standing. Mr.. Thomas,
going to the field the next day, noticed
the condition of the tree, and on reaching
the place discovered the remains of o
skeleton in the portion of the tree that
was still standing. An examination of
tho skeleton left no doubt but what q
murder had been committed. but when
nobody in that ncighborhood was able to
tell, and it is probably one of those mys-
terious cases that will never be brought
to light. The skull was broken in several
places, and three bullet holes were found
in the forehead while tho hands and feet
were tied together with wire. Nothing
was found by which it could be identified
and it will always remain mystery.
National Republican., 1884-10-25
An Imperial Palace at Strasburg.
a.JJ

The emperor of Germany is to 20 to
Strasburg from Baden Baden on Sunday,
Oct. 10. to preside at tho opening of the
nificent imperial palace is being built at
Strasburg with oil speed. 1t 10 to be in
the style of the Florentine Renaissance,
covers an area of $4,000 square meters,
and will be surrounded by terrace gar
dens on three sides. The palace is to be
completed by January, 1887, and its cost
is estimated at f250,000. 1t ia intended
that the Prince and Princess William of
Hohenzollern shall reside in Strasburg
for some months in each year as soon as
the palace 10 finished.
National Republican., 1884-10-25
JAMES GORDON KENNETH.
How Tho New York "HeraId" Pros
prletor Lived when in Paris.

DutuIu SHtW w DeTOH ItWc6,
shortly after my arrival in Paris 1
was Aattered by receiving note from the
millionaire journalist, in which he i'm
vited mo to honor him by breakfasting
with him In his elegant bachelor apart
mcnts. You may bo reasonably certain
that I Immediately set about making
elaborate preparations to honor tho old
boy with capital II. II he was pining
for my society 1t would III become a man
with my generous impulses to allow the
trouble to become chronic. Well, called at
his elegant bachelor apartments. James
Gordon Bennett was thoro. SO was
fascinating Partisan female who had not
previously been honored with my &C.
quaintance. Decked out in my holiday
attire l presented very pretty and fas-
cinating spectacle, but l wasn't n be-
witching Parisian female. As between
the charms Of my society and those of the
beautiful unknown man possessed of
Mr.. Benefits fine sense of discrimination
could not be expected to consume very
much Of the time which is money in
coming to decision.
smith," said he, oyeing the gorgeous
ness of my attire with q skilled and
critlchi oyo, HaNe " lbiut reCOllecJlOn
of inviting you to breakfast with me this
morning.
"Yes, sir" said /, II received note
from you, by the terms Of which was so
honored."
"Sorry, Smith," he replied. ''but / am
really afraid we will have to call IL dinner
instead. Since penning that note the
course of human events has changed. You
will find my carriage at the door," Mr.
Bennett continued, ''the driver of which
will transport you to the cafe which
frequently patronize. You will breakfast
thero and return hero to dine with mo
this evening"
The glance which Mr.. Bennett cast in
tho direction of the door at this juncture
may have been purely meditative but
deemed it prudent to 20 out into the hall
and see what had attracted his attention.
forgot to return at that particular time
National Republican., 1884-10-25
A Georgia wife,s Bargain.

COIUWOUS ITu,J EN4uITtT,
The Athens Banner tells how a mans
wife made trade with him and thus
gave that section good preacher. 1t
says he went to preaching just to keep
out of the war, and after the war was over
he had got to be such good one he kept
on. His wife was Baptist and he was a
Methodist, and she told him II he would
go to preaching and keep out of the war
National Republican., 1884-10-25
Forgot the Main Feature.

<2IhuiteuS iuVttF.
The other day, while Maj. Dodridge
was sitting in his dooryard, the gate
opened and q strange e-looking man hastily
approached.
as this Maj. Dodridge?"
"Yes, SIR"
'Of the Sth Arkansas during the war 2"
YES" beginning to look with interest
at the stranger.
Don't remember me, majorp
"No, l can't place you"
Take look me-" showing back his
hat.
Don't remember that l ever saw you
before"
II am Hank Parsons!" exclaimed the
man, bracing himself as though he ex-
pected the major to rush into his arms.
Don't recall the name" said the major.
as it possible? did not think you
would ever forget me. I'll refresh your
memory. At Shiloh, while the battle was
raging with murderous fury, found you
lying on the field shot through both legs.
took you on my back and carried you
to a spring in the shade. Now don't you
recollect me?"
Let me see," mused the major. ~
remember having been wounded; but l
can't recall the fact, if it be a fact, of
any one taking me to spring."
"rhis is indeed strange" said the dis
appointed man. II looked forward to
meeting you with such anticipations of
warm greeting. WE'LL well, the world has
indeed reached its ungrateful age The
occurrence is as fresh to my mind as
though it had taken place yesterday. 1
gave You drink of whisky and"
"Whatp exclaimed the major, SPRING
ing to his feet. '"Gave me drink Of
whisky! Oh, yes, remember now"
seizing tho mans hand. "Oh, I'll never
forget that drinklI The whisky was so
new that corn meal was floating round in
it, but we enjoyed it. Remember you!
Why, should cavort. Why didn't you
guard against possible embarrassment by
mentioning some of the main features of
tho occurrencaov 7.
National Republican., 1884-10-25
FALL overcoats, Elseinan Bros, 7th and e.
Found Out what It Meant.

NortOtch Bulletin.
One of the princes of good cheer in
Norwich who is not perfectly familiar
with all the authorizations and initials
used by the altogether quite too-too, ro.
ceived from friend the other day an in.
vitation to reception, in the corner of
which were the letters r. s. v. p.
"H-m-m," said he to himself, az he
meditatively repeated the initials, "R-S
--V-P. / know what @. o. d. means,
but I'll be blamed If know what Il. 8.
V. p. means"
"Why," said friend who observed his
perplexity, that means Ram Served Very
Plentifully."
"Pll goW said the other decidedly.
National Republican., 1884-10-25
MARVIN SAFE COMPANY,
ESTABLISHED 1898,
25 Broadway New York Chestnut Street Philadelpbia
So Queen Street. London, L. c.. England

agency Safes and will keen
constantly full line of all sizes Styles where parties desiring
reliable Fire Burglar Proof Safe call lust such size of
style they may need
Old taken exchange, liberal price allowed for same
We also keep constantly hand full line Vault Doors ao
House Safes for Svware, Jewy Money, Books Papers Sc
They built of heavy plate on doors secured by work
and best combination locks fitted the elegant STYLE and
consist ofthe best Fire Proof Safes built into hard
woodcery ebony No household should without one of e
safes. Call and
National Republican., 1884-10-25
The Panuma Canal,

The government of the United States
of Colombia has informed the Panama
Railr Dad company that 1t will not allow
that company's line of railroad to be cut,
changed, or damaged for the benefit of
the De Lesseps canal
National Republican., 1884-10-25
LOCAL BRIEFLETS.

Doy'T forget TO see the Blondes and Brunettes
play ball oday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-04
Care Of Rain-water Cisterps.

No family is comfortably provided
for without a good supply of clean soft
water. Wherever the soil water is hard
the domestic supply is found in rain
water. The cistern aud its surround
ings require careful attention to pre-
serve the water in a sweet and whole
some condition. OF course it must be
preserved from the inflowing of filth
from any source; it must also be pre-
served from all gaseous contamination
from any sewer or cesspool in its neigh
borhood, because noxious gases and
foul odors will be readily absorbed by
water to such az extent as to spoil it for
domestic use. The practice of causing
the overflow pipe of the cistern to run
through the priyy vault to wash away
its contents is most reprehensible.
But there are ways in which the
water in the cistern may acquire an in
tolerable odor which are not generally
recognized. When trees grow in the
neighborhood of the house, the cast-off
materials Of tree-growth = blossoms.
fallen leaves, etc.-fall on the roof
and are carried first into the caves
trough and thence into the cistern. If
any one will examine his eaves-troughs
in autumn he viii be surprised at the
amount of decaying organic matter
which partially fills and sometimes OBJ
structs the cutters and water pipes.
The rain-water soaks through this rot
ting mass and sweeps portion into the
cistern. This organic matter settles to
the bottom. where it undergoes slow
decomposition.
Water in immediate contact with this
Putrefying mass acquires q very often
Sive smell, while the water at the top
Of the cistern may be almost free from
bad odor. The pump usually takes
water from the bottom of the cistern,
and when the pump delivers water too
offensive for endurance the decree goes
forth to clean out the cistern, when a
comparatively small quantity of dark
brown organic matter Is found ut the
bottom When the cistern Is again
tiled the rain-watsr remains odoriess for
time, but in year or two the same