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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
Seeking Death.

Probably one of the most remarkable
attempts at self-destructien ever re-
corded occurred at Camp Independence
last Thursday. As will appear from
the recital of the details by the would
be suicide himself, his double failure to
shuttle off this mortal coil, show fact to
be, indeed, stranger than fiction. Oscar
Bacon, a well-known old-timer of Inyo,
miner, machinist and inventor, has
for months past been in charge of the
residence of V. G.. Thompson, formerly
the Captains quarters of the post As
has been his wont in life for many
years, Bacon has kept himself alone and
secluded as possible. He was one never
known to drink or use tobacco, but on
the night referred to imaginary demons
opened hoStilitieS, and in defiance of
such proceedings Oscar repaired to his
room and, after careful preparation
administered to himself dose of strich-
nine from spoon improvised of paper.
Presently he reached out of his bed for
glass OF water, but upset it and had to
rise to get another supply Then, he
says, his arms and legs commenced vio-
lent, spasmodic movements in all direc-
tons from his body He was thrown to
the floor, but managed to regain the
bed He denies having experienced
pain in the stomach or bowels, strange
to say, but perspiration poured out In
streams. The agony subsidized, leaving
him without old chronic pains in the
head and chest.
The astounding result OF this effort
ought to have been satisfactory, but o.
ear Immediately organized another
scheme, Going to the swing hanging
from an iron cross-beam between the
trees, he took the rope-an apparently
strong one, threc-fOurths Of an inch in
dlameter-and 'knotted it with hang
mans moose in the most scientific style
OF the art, grease and all. Then adjusting
the other end to the beam 50 as to rive
him drop of seven and one-half feet.
he adjusted the moose about his neck,
| placing the knot under his left ear in the
most approved manner Raising him
self to the eross-head, he yelled defiance
to his imaginary pursuers and let 90
So did the rope, for it broke about six
| feet above the knot The terrific lar
| took the kinks out OF his limbs, and
bruised his neck. but it did not break it
nor was he strangled. The next morn
ing Oscar was attending to his house
| hold matters and related the circum-
stances as above. just before these
wih attempts at self-murder Bacon
deliberately burned and destroyed all
of the fine models of the many machines
and inventions which have absorbed his
lonely hours for so many years. -IagO
| (CQl iRdcpendant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
CASH WE'LL SPENT.

Money expended in personal adornment
is often foolishly wasted upon articles of
no intrinsic value A bottle of Sozodont
however, is worth its weight in gold to
any one troubled with poor teeth, and its
price is cash we'll spent by the purchaser
Though it will not make the teeth regular,
they who use it are astOnished at the
rapid improvement it effects in the dental
row, Moreover, they breathe sweetness,
and have healthy gums and ruddy lips.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
nnRRnRs DE MINERAL POISONING

4 have been poisoned with Mercury
and Potash is the tale of thousands who
write our physicians in regard to treat
mcnt of Blood and Skin diseases, and it
would seem that what they say must he
true, for it is with one accord. If you
have been poisoned in this way or have
any blood or skin disease or cancer, send
to us for Treatment on Blood and Skin
Diseases which will be mailed free.
The Swift Specific Co.. Drawer >,
Atlanta. Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26

Many persons in Pittston are using
EIy's Cream Balm, a Catarrh remedy with
most satisfactory results. A lady is re
covering the sense of smell which she had
not enjoyed for fifteen years, She had
given up her case as incurable Mr. Bar
Der has used it in his family and com
mends it very highly. A TunkhannocE
lawyer known 70 many to our readers,
testlfies that he was cured of partial deaf
ness. Prison pa )GazCtte. Not liquid
or snuff 50 els
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay loss of manhood, &c,
| will send recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America Send self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d.
New York City
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26

The glory OF man is his strength II
you are weakened down through exces-
sive study, or by early indiscretions, AL
lens Brain Food will permanently restore
all lost vigor and strengthen the muscles
of the Brain and Body. 81; 6 for So
At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
"A lmost dead or nearly dyin0-'

alnlOot utdtl OI
For years, and given up by physicians
of Bright's and other kidney diseases,
liver complaints, severe coughs called
consumption. have been cured
Women gone nearly crazy!
From agony of neuralgia, nervousness,
aukefulness and various diseases peculiar
to women.
People drawn out of shape from excru-
eating pangs of Rheumatism.
lnhammatory lind chronic, or suffering
from sCrofula,
Erysipelas!
Salt rheum, blood poisoning. dyspepsia,
indigestion, and in fact almost all diseases
frail
Nature is heir to
Have been cured by Hop Bitters. proof
of which can be found in every neighbor.
hood in the known world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
Chancery Notice.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, 80
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court of said Rock Island County
In ChanCery.
William II, Appleton and William W Appleton.
executors of the last will and testament OF
James L. Cooley, deceased, compliments,
vs..
Dayid Sears. Thomas j. Robinson. John II. vii
son, Bailey Davenport, The Rock River NaYiga
ton and Water Power Company, William Brett
bach. Paul Theissen, j John Peterson, Sarah John
son, Andrew Olander, Mary Olson, Oscar Olson,
Peter Olson. William Milhall, James Cannon,
Isaac Alles. Timothy O'COnnell, James BGTris
The City of Rock Island, Emma Kalbaugh, Ia
doc kalbaugh, Julia kehoe, the Rock Island and
Peoria Railway Company, Martha A. Rodman,
John Is. l;odman, Florence Butler. Thomas j.
Rodman, Ella L. Ayers, Addison d. Rodman,
George W. Sears, William Sears, Henry IL.
Sears. Sophia NanlandsChoot, NJ. W. Fryar,
Holmes Ilakcs, The Rock Island Watch Compa-
Hy. James First, Washington L. Sweeney, Sarah
C. Eastman stephen A. Main. George Ii, Mash,
John f. Ellsworth, Hiram Ellsworth, Myra l..
Ellsworth, James :. Drake, Roswell ?. Dart,
The Milan Paper Company, Henry P. Beattie,
James Johnston, William T. Riggs, Robert Nc
Donald, David l.. Cnnkle George NJ. j. Hakes
George NJ. Dickson, The Rock River Canal and
Lock Company. The Rock Island Paper Compa
ny, Charles l.. Walker, Cornelius Lynde, Phi
Mitchell, Philemon L. Mitchell. The National
Paper Company, Grahams Cotton Mills. Chris
topher NJ. Brace. Margaret j. Sears, and Rob
rrl ;. Rodman, jeanette Sears, Mary Tnrner
Henry Sholl Frank Sholl, Carrie Bass. Charles
Bass, Woodford Bass, Jr,, Thomas Bass, Mary
b. Lord and Sarah Spence.
To said defendants. Mary Turner. Frank Shol
Carrie Bass, Charles Bass, Woodford Bass, Jr.
Thomas Bass Mary Il. Lord and Sarah Spence
Henry ShOll and Sarah c. Eastman. and every OF
them:
Due affidavit having been filed herein notice i.
hereby given you said last above named defen
dants and every of you, that the above entitled
suit is now pending in said court and that sum
mons has been issued against you therein: Nov
unless you shall personally be and appear before
The said Circuit Court on the first day of the mex
term thereof, to he holden NJ the court house il
the city Of Rock Island, i'll the county and stat,
aforesaid on the first Monday of May a. D.. 1884
towhich time and place the said summons is mad,
returnahe and plead. answer or demur 10 The
amended bill Of complaint IN said suit filed. tina
the same viii be taken for confessed agains
yuu and decree entered accordingly.
Rock island. Illinois, March "a, A. D., 1884.
LEVI F. HARRISON
HENRY CURTIS JT-, Clerk of said CoUrt
Solicitor for Compartments div
Il n HAYES II & CIEAVEI AM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26

Avoid Being largelys8composed
OF mercury they eventually ruin the
stomach but Aliens Bilious Physic
vegetable mixtures, acts quickly and CT :
fectually cures % Cents. At all Drug
rists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
Pure Cod.lirer OH made from selected

Pure Cod Oil made from selected
livers on the sea-shore, by Caswell Ha-
zard & Co, New York 1t is absolutely
pure and sweet. Patients who have once
taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians
have decided it superior to any of the
other oils in market.
Chapped Hands, Face, Pimplcs, and rough
Skin, cured by using Juniper Tar Soap,
made by Caswell Hazard u Co, New
York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26

In winding up the clock in the
tower of Trinity Church, New York
City, the crank or handle has 10 be
turned around s5Ofimes.-N Y. Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
Sherih7's Sale.

BY virtue of an Execution and Fee Bill No. 5.62,
issned out of the clerks office of the circuit court
Of Rock Island county and state of Illinois, and 10
me directed, whereby | am commanded 10 make
the amount of a certain Judgment recently oh
tanned against Lucy Il. Way, in favor of john Mui-
hollcnd, out of the lands, tenements, goods and
chaltclS OF said defendant, Lucy b. Way, ] have
levied upon the following property, 10 wit: Lot
one % in block thirteen 13), Brigham's Addition
or Illinois; Therefore, according to said command
| shall expose for sale, Mt public auction all the
right, title and interest of the above named
Lucy B. Way in and TO the above described prop
erty. on Monday the Fifth day Of May, 1884
at Two O'Clock p. m. at the north door of the
court honse in the city of Rock Island in the coun
ty of Rock Island ana state of Illinois, for cash il
hand, 10 satisfy said execution aad fee bill.
Dated at Rock Island, this 14th day of April. A
d. 1854 j. NJ. RETICKER
Sheriff Of Rock Island County.
abl-14-lt1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26

A ATTORNEY AT LAW, Solicitor in Chancery and
Il Notary Public Abstracts Loans and Collec
tons. ONCE, Buford's Block, 2d avenue, over
bakers JeWelry store. uov-a0-dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
CROUCH ON Coughs .

Knocks Cough or Geld endwise. Fol
| children or adults. Troches, 15c. Liquid,
50c At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
UUg,IsHroN + OuINCY-
.,Y,c,G0, HLNAU&EE a 81. pAUA.

Trains No, :. S. 9 and lJara Maquoketa Branch.
Trans 3anI 4. Accommodation tUr oxford Jh'c-
ion; aud ,, Passenger Tor CeiihAr.
Flying Oalchman' leaves !toyk Island . - H.
n, arrives ut 9.d5 p. m; arrives bh5aqHe ~ az a.
m Iaaya. II, n m arrives Ut ST. Paul 9: 81 ?.
mn leaves 5:z5 a IN arrives Minneapolis lO:lO p
'''' n. u. ". HOLMES, Agent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
ROCK ISLAND & PEORIA RAILWAY,


The l:I5 p IN. train makes close connection
at Gulya with the c. b. Il q, Tor points west; n,
irving al Galcshurg Al 4:25 p. m. burlington O,lu
D. M. Keokuk 1O:25 p. M; Quincy lo:u2 p N. ;
slso making close connection at Peoria with /. B-
b W, ana 4. P. Il ". roads for MI points east
and south
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
u. Y, Z. D. Il.
SWEENEY & WALKER,
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW.
hOnice in Bengstons block, Rsck Island, Ill.
aug dwY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
Fl. G. CONNOLLY,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW -
"A Rock Island, lis Office in Post Office Build
ing over Mteneli 4 Lynde's Bank, Rooms No
and 10 nov "a dw1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26
M. nj. STURGEON,
M. M. CORBETT.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Office No. 1919 Secon
IL Avenue between nth and 18th SITS, Cup stairs
Rock Island H. deC-l2-d1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-26

] The use of the term
"ShOrt Line" in connection
with the corporate name OF
a grert road. conveys ali
idea of just what is reqnir-
ed by the travelling public
II Short Line, QniCk Time
and the Best of aCCOmmo-
datiOus-Hll of which are
Il rnilN.uN N AInnrInA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-16

The whole number of iron vessels built
in the United States in 1888 was thirty
five, of which only one was sailing YES
sell These were nearly all built at the
yards along the Delaware-twenty.t three
at Philadelphia and Chester, eight at VIII
mington-the Others coming, one from
Baltimore. one from Buffalo. and two
from New York!
This table makes stronger argument
than | can make. 1t shows a gradual de-
crease in the number of our ships, a fearful
shrinkage in their tonnage capacity; and,
Mr. Chairman, gradual diminution of
merchant marine::can be traced by the
statistics from 1876 to the present time
Is not this the result of projections If
not, then some gentleman please explain.
for there is something fearfully wrong
somewhere. Our carrying trade on the
high seas is dead charge it to be the
legitimate effect of the protective tariff.
No American wishes TO 60 into the carry
ing business upon the seas. for the reason
that our commercessamong foreign nations
is destroyed. He may load his ship in
Continued on Third Page)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-16

Total estimated ordinary receipts 343 000, 900
1t appears that from customs we will
get S195, 900, 900; from internal revenue,
$120, 000, 900; from both, 1915. 900, 900;
and from all other sources, $28.000.000
Making the usual deductions that both
republican and democratic congresses
have heretofore made, we will have for
the year 1885 surplus in the treasury of
at least $100, 900, 600 over and above what
is needed or required for the legitimate
needs of the government. Say that we
appropriate every dollar that is asked for
by the secretary of the treasury and the
various departments of the government,
yet we have the enormous sum of $780,
S74 ,695. .05 of the peoples money, taken
from them by the government for any
legitimate purpose, locked up in the treas.
ury, or supposed to be.
How are we to Justify the continuance
of this large surplus IN the treasury with
the certainty before our eyes that the sur
plus is to increase month after month and
year after Year, To my mind it is dan
gerous state of affairs, both as to the moral
and financial condition of the country, il
this drain upon the peoples money is
allowed to continue. A scarcity of money
among the people is inevitable. The
stream though small will exhaust the
fountain, although it be ever so large "
The danger to the moral condition of the
country is in the enormous amount of
money in the treasury idle. 1t is great
inducement to misapplication, extrava-
gance upon the, part of those who have
the management of the government under
their control. Lavish appropriations will
be asked for and granted, simply because
the money is in the treasury idle. Ap-
propriations will be made for hundreds of
things that ought not to be, simply in
order to get the money out of the treasury.
The peoples money will be spent with q
lavish hand.
And lastly, the great inducement to
theft and fraud, for which it seems from
recent experience the government has nc
remedy in court The remedies In recent
cases have proven to be worse than the
disease Now, if this money could be
applied to the payment of the public debt
or appropriated for any legitimate pur-
pose for which the interest of the
whole people could be benefited l would
say amen" But to maintain higher
rate of taxation than is required for the
purpose of raising necessary revenue fol
the legitimate wants Of the Government
in my judgement is crime. The theorl
that BIZ law you can or ought to take tbt
earn ings of one person and without com
pen 81 ton or his consent transfer it to an
other can not be upheld upon any princi
Pile of right or justice. 1t violates ever,
principle of equity.
Here is the theory (the Ohio theory): Z
man of means not desiring to go into the
more active pursuits invests his money il
cheap lands, hillsides, and valleys, and
having heard the oft repeated false theory
that sheep viii live upon brush and with
out food, without labor, and return to thu
owner large profit upon his investment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-16
Arm Broken.

Archie Cameron, thej 14iyear old step
son of Mr.. W. Il. Bean. had the misfor
tune to break his left arm little above
the wrist yesterday morning. He lives on
Thirteenth street, between Second and
Third avenues, and in the yard is cherry
tree, loaded with red, ripe fruit. Archie
climbed into the tree after some cherries
yesterday morning. He put his weight on
a broken limb and was precipitated to the
ground. He was unluckyl enough, how.
ever, to come in contact with an urn
before reaching mother earth, which re.
suited in the fracture of his arm. DR..
Galt put the bones in place again and
made Archie as comfortable as possible
The little fellow was also considerably
bruisei.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-16
Nice summer Garden.

The grove in the rear of Huber's saloon
on Elm street has been converted into q
nice summer garden. Seats have been
arranged and tables erected under the
shade trees for the convenience of the
public. Take drive up Elm street some
day and stap at the garden and enjoy the
cool shade in the summer garden. Mr..
Tietens. q very pleasant gentleman. has
charge Of the place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-03-25
JNO. A. WILLIAMS,
Secretary.

AS Judge Blackmvn is the reg
ular nominee of the Democratic
party, and as all things have been
done properly and in order, we
guarantee to the Democrats of Rap
ides that the same parish pride
which caused the Democrats of
Avoyelles to vote against Judge
Blackman, will now make them
vote for him. We know he will
get every Democratic vote that goes
to Mr.. Overton, and we can add
that we believe that he will get a
large number of Republican votes
in Avoyelles that Mr.. Overton will
not receive. Judge Blackman is
much stronger with the Republi-
cans of Avoyelles than Mr.. Over
ton is Marksville Review.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-03-25
For State Senator:
DR.. +. +. SMART.
For District Judges:
Hon. w. F. BLACKMAN,
Hon. THOS. OVERTON.
For District attorney:
JOHN G.. WICKLIFFE.

For Representatives:
Il. P. HUNTER, S. MEEKER
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-03-25
For Coroner:
DR.. j. CASSON.
For Magistrates, Alerandrm Ward:
w. G. McGimsey, John ?. Grogan.
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
ALEXANDRIA, La, !
March 21. {

ALEXANDRIA,, LA, I
March 81.
The Democratic Parish Execu-
tive COMMITTEES met to-day, as pei
adjournment, Vice Chairman f
Seip in the chair.
The Committee adopted the fol-
lowing address to the people of the
Parish of Rapides, and submit the
same to their earnest notice, hoping
that all who feel an interest in the
welfare of the whole State, will
give the State and local tickets
their fullest and heartiest support :
ADDRESS.
To the Democratic Voters Of the Par
ISL Of Rapides:
Your Executive Committee thinks
it proper, on the eve of an important
canvass, to address you in this form,
which is in accordance with the
usual custom.
Your attention is called to the
fact that the Republicans have re-
Gently held State Convention in
the city of New Orleans and have
nominated a full State ticket, and
that the Republican Convention in
this Parish has pledged its support
to the Independents here, also to
their State ticket. In this Parish
q movement which pretends to be
Independent, but is in fact Repub-
lican, is ON foot to defeat portion
of the local ticket recently nominal
ted by the Parish and District Con-
ventions which assembled at this
place. The same old Republican
party which robbed and oppressed
the public of this State for long and
weary years, is alive, and watching
for eveey opportunity to regain any
portion of its lost power in this
State. They do not hope to elect
the State ticket they have just NOM
inated-except by our apathy to
which they are trusting-but they
do expect to keep up their organi-
cation and to elect their own local
officers whenever an opportunity of
fers 4 recent utterance of Will
liam Pitt Kellogg, of unsavory
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-03-25

Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years
by the Legislature for Educational
and Charitable purposes with a
Capital of 81 100000, to which a
reserve fund of over $550,OOO has
since been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote
it's franchise was made q part OF
the present State Constitution
December 9, A. D. 1879.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-03-25

publicans, it was freely admitted by
Kellogg and others that there was
no chance whatever for success, and
the best thing that could be done
would be to capture some more
seats in the Legislature and anoth-
or Congressional District or two"
The so-called Independent move
ment in this Parish is a part Of that
general plan, and its only hope of
success here is in a thorough organ
ization of the Republican vote, and
The massing Of it solidly at the
polls in April. This is being now
attempted-the negroes are being
brought out and registered and ev-
cry preparation is being made to
control the election in the Parish
with negro votes.
Candidates in opposition to the
Democratic nominees are announc-
ed for the Senate and House Of Re-
personalities, the most important
political offices to be voted for on
the Parish ticket-and for Judge
and District Attorney. The patri-
otto people of this Parish who have
sot forgotten the oppression they
suffered under Radical rule, will
not be deceived at the spurious plea
of Independence" Your Commit
tee assures you that it means Radi-
calism in its most obnoxious form.
There is no middle ground. I'm
less you wish to see your Parish
turned over to Radical rule, you
owe it to yourselves and to the De-
mocratic party Of the State, to so
overwhelm this so-called Indepen-
dent ticket with confusion and de-
feat, that it will not be repeated in
the future. This is an attempt to
start the entering wedge-to SOW
division and discord in the ranks of
the Democratic party, and finally
to disrupt it and restore the State
to the hands of the Radicals
Those who are engaged in this
movement trust to divisions which
we are satisfied do not exist, and
which we are sure cannot be made
in the ranks of the Democratic yo-
tiers of this Parish, when they are
warned of the danger that threatens
the party and State.
Your Committee also calls your
attention to the fact that we are on
the eve Of a great National contest
for the election of a President and
Vice-President of the United States,
in which there is every prospect of
the success of the National Demo-
cratic party, and our State should
not lose any prestige she enjoys as
a Democratic State, or sacrifice her
right to participate in and contrib
ute to the grand National Demo-
cratic victory.
With every confidence in the par
ty integrity of the voters of Rap
ides who have in the past stood by |
the Democratic party, your Com
mittee has thought best to point
out the danger of divisions and dis
sessions, and have done so, and are
firm in the belief that the danger,
if any, threatened is thus already |
averted.
That an appointment for public
speaking and a barbecue be given
at Melder's store on the 9Th of
April, and the Ward Committees
are requested to provide for barbe-
cues at other places appointed when
they can do so.
On motion the meeting adjourn
ed to meet on Saturday, the 29th
day Of March, at 10 o'clock A. M.
F. SEP,
Vice-Chairman.
JNo. A. WILLIAMS, |
Secretary.
AS ,Jndre Rlackmgn Is tho roo