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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07

THE Morrison tariff bill was defeated
in the house of representatives yesterday
by vote of 159 against, and 1856 in favor
of tariff reduction. The question of re-
ducing the duties on imports by the
present congress is therefore past, as it is
now too late in the session to prepare
another measure of free trade character.
Although defeated for the present, the
champions of tariff reform should not be
discouraged. Let the DEMOCRACY continue
to wage relentless warfare upon the pro-
tectiOnists, and the time will soon be at
hand when the free traders will be vic
torious
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
Temperance Women,s Appeal.

New YORK, May THE National Wom-
ans Christian Temperance union will soon
send out a call for prayer, in view of the
presidential campaign, addressed to the
christian people of America" fixing
Tuesday, May 81, as the time Each
hour has its special subject assigned
including prayer for pastors and editors,
"That they may lead the people away from
dead issues and toward that of a national
constitutional amendment prohibiting traffic
in intoxicating liquors as drink" for party
leaders. "That their platform may recognize
this issue, and their candidate be one
whose habits shall be an example to
young men," also, and emphatically,
prayer for Christian voters, "fhat their
spiritual perceptions may be quickened, their
consciences aroused, and their home con
stituents tmeaning the women of their house
holds be represented by them at the ballot
box" The day is to be observed throughout
the nation, and pastors are requested to
preach on the sabbath following upon aGod
in government"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
CANCER FOR FOURTEEN YEARS!

Spartanburg, S. c., March IA, 1884.
| have for IA years been a sufferer from
a running sore on my face that everybody
called a Cancer. | have used over $500
worth of medicine and found no relief
About four months ago | bought one bot
tie of Swift's Specific from Dr. Ii. Heiu-
itsh, and since have bought five others,
have taken it, and they have cured me
sound and we'll My face is as free from a
sore as anybody's and my health is per
fectly restored. I feel like forty years had
been lifted off my head Yours thank
fully, ELIZA TrNsLEY
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dieases
mailed free
The Swift Specific Co, Drawer 8,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
CONDITION OF CROPS.

Reported from n. K Fairbanks & Co Chicago,
byJ. 5. Gilmore.l
May End. 19S3-COol and backward
still, but farm work progressing satisfact
orily.-A little too dry yet in Kansas rain
would help wheat in Missouri wheat still
making slow growth in southern and cen
trail Illinois not, much improvement in
condition of wheat in Ohio and Indiana,
Michigan cold and backward put little
growth in wheat yet.
May Bud. 1SS4-Conditions in Kansas
and Nebraska very favorable-hogs very
scarce in both states for summer run.
Kansas-Dry Greek, Saline Co. The
prospects for crops of all kinds hattering,
wheat never looked better. Ground in
good conditions for planting corn. Mont
ana, Labette Co. Winter wheat looking
fine, 20 per cent better than 1888. None
plowed up. Planting corn. Kenago, Ellis
worth Co we are little late now. Wheat,
oats and rye are looking fine light run of
hogs for summer months. Benton Butler
Co. Weather backward. Preventing corn
from coningup, very favorable for wheat.
Naomi, Mitchell Co. Winter wheat in
splendid condition. Farmers busy plow-
ing for corn. Bellvue, Pottawatomie
County. Winter wheat looking very well.
About ten per cent plOwed up. Poor
success with spring pigs. Nc Pherson,
Nc Pherson County. Condition of winter
wheat excellent. None plowed up. Half
done. Flowing for corn. Centralia, Ne
maha County, spring very late and wet
The rain and cold weather last week killed
great many young pigs Winter wheat
never looked better. Will probably be
biggest crop ever raised in this part of the
country.
Nebraska. -Hubbell, Thayer County.
May /. Spring wheat up. Good stand.
increase in acreage. Using our own seed
corn. No corn up yet. Lowell. Kearn-
ey County. Half corn ground plowed and
little planted. Spring wheat up. Good
stand. New Auburn, Nemanha County
small grain all looking well. Was late get.
ting it in but is coming rapidly now Hogs
very scarce. Superior, Nuckolls County.
Though the season is late prospects are
good. Ground In good condition. Spring
wheat up and looking fair. Scotia, Gree
ley County. The prospects for full crop
were never better. Have had plenty of
rain which came just in right time. Run
of hogs for summer very light Loup
City, Sherman County. Prospects good.
Ground In fine condition. Spring wheat
up. Good stand. ST. Helena. Cedar
County. Spring wheat all seeded. Most
ly up and fair stand. Seed corn rather
scarce. Grass has made good start"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
IIaIyN
Death Of an Eminent Surgeon.

PHILADELPHIA, May 6-Professor Samuel
d. Gross, the eminent surgeon and physician,
died at,his residence in this citv
Doesn't Know Where She stands.
NEW York, May IA well-dressed and
attractive-looking woman called at the char
titles commissioners office In Brooklyn. 'Fom
weeks ago." she said, II was Mrs. Amelia
de Forrest, a widow. To-day 1 don't
know who | am-perhaps the Countess Won
Hapsburg, perhaps heaven knows what
Three months ago / was introduced to
August Won Hapsburg, who said he
was marquis in Austria. We were
married on April 10 by New
York minister, and instead Of taking me
to his estates in Austria, as he promised, be
brought me to No. 2S4 Meseron street,
Brooklyn. After two weeks he disappeared,
and have not seen him since. This is all
he left me-" continued the woman, pointing
to ring o her finger. The police learned
that Marquis Won Hapsburg is sporsieg
character, and that he has probably left the
country
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07

MONTREAL, May 7.-Several desperate
fights have taken place at the Lachine canal,
where public works are in progress, between
French Canadian laborers and 100 Italians,
brought here for smaller wages than the
residents are getting Monday night the
Italians were attacked by mob and had &c
defend themselves with knives until the ar
rival of the police. The foreigners are
obliged to keep sentinels around the building
to prevent its burning. Several arrests have
been made p"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07

WASHINGTON CRY, May flames A.
Connolly, whose nomination as solicitor of
the treasury was confirmed by the senate
has formally declined to accept the place.
The reason assigned for the refusal is
that he couldn't accept the appointment
without making very considerable pecun-
iary sacrifice, inasmuch as his private law
practice in Illinois affords him an income
much larger than the salary of solicitor of
the treasury. 1t is announced that the presi-
dent will make another appointment in a
few DAYS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
Opening of a New Exchange.

New YORK, May 6-The new produce
exchange building has been formally opened.
The magnificent temple of trade was
dedicated with music, speeches and prayer.
The members of the exchange, and thousands
of invited guests marched in procession
from the old to the new edifice. The guests
included members of the stock, cotton, min
ing, petroleum, metal, coffee, and mercantile
exchanges, the.board of trade and transporta-
tion and ether financial and commercial in
situations, The event was one long to be
remembered
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07

Ely's Cream Balm is doing wonders. l
advised sufferers from Catarrh to lay
other remedies aside. | believe it is the
only remedy that will cure this terrible
disease, from which | have suffered TWEEN
ty wears. Charles Garrabrant, Shoe
Merchant, s85 Broad St, Newark, N. j.
Price so cents per bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07

GOVERNOR CLEVELAND, of New York,
since his Inauguration has been absent
from his desk but five weeks, and three of
these were devoted to rest and recreation
in the Adirondacks last summer The
governor lives in the same building that
was occupied by ex Governors Tilden,
Robinson and Cornell during their official
terms
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
Shutting Down the Mines.

PKTTsBURG. May 7.-Th is week will prob
ably close up the coal trade on the Monon-
gahela river, Joseph Walton & Co.'S mines,
of the second pool, will shut down, and the
works Of O'Neil g. Co, which have been idle
for several weeks on account of
a reduction being offered to the
miners will not resume until the fall trade
opens, The miners in the fourth pool are
still on strike and the operators are max
ing no effort toward settlement. In conse.
quence of the general stoppage the tow boats
viii be tied up in few days and the crews
discharged. Over 8, 900 miners will be thrown
out of endowment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscrctions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
l will send recipe, that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America Send a self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T, INMAN, Station d,
New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
AnTnyincible Informer.

TUBBEcURRY, May I'm the Invincble
case, Thomas Morgan testified that he and
two members of the Invincibles were prom
ised el0 apiece for the murder of a parish
official, in addition to money to carry them
out of the country; Casey, who had been in
the army, had drilled the members. On this
testimony Casey was arrested,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
New Advertisements.
Agents Wanted.

Reader, your name printed OF circulars, show
cards. wood signs, etc, to establish you perma-
nently in selling our Safety Lamp Burner: its long
needed; fits all lamps; gives large light has nickel
cone reflector: lever puts it out; blowing or ex-
plOsions or turning down wick; puts itself out If
upset. can fiji it without removing burner or Chin
ney no wearing out screws or collars it lasts ten
years. Sells at sight; exclusive territory given
sample, postpaid, 35c. For illustrated circulars,
TESTIMONIALS, agents reports. terms, etc. address
the PHOENIX MFG Co, az Mechanic street,
Newark, New Jersey. Please mention this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
He LII ON His Feet

LONDON, May 1.-THE African Interna.
tional association has given Capt. Stephens,
an Irishman expelled from the British army,
commission to enlist 1000 hussars for serv.
ice in the Congo country. Stephens is hope.
full of great results from the acceptance by
the United States of the association flag, and
from the alliance of the society with France
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
The Trade Dollar.

WASHINGTON Cry, May 7.-At meeting
of the senate committee ON finance, an agree
ment was reached that the trade dollar bill
should DO reported adversely, but not till
after another meeting of the committee In
the meantime, Senator Sherman will draw
an adverse report which will be passed upon
by the committee next week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
Failure Of Gen, Grants Firm,

NEW YORK, May THE failure of the
Marine bank affects the house of Grent &
Ward, brokers, 3 Wall street. A partner in
the firm says: u cannot see how we can
save ourselves. We are now waiting
to see Fish, and will publish
statement to notify the stock
exchange of our inability to proceed as soon
as the partners can hold q conference. The
firm Of Grant & Ward, Wall street, com.
prises Gen. U. S. Grant, James D. Fish, u
S. Grant Jr., Ferdinand Ward and William
C. Smith. james d. Fisk was president of
the suspended Marine bank.
LATER.-The direct cause of the failure Of
the Marine bank is now attributed to over
drawing the account of the firm of Grant,
Ward & Co., who, it is said, have been
persistent bulls on the market since
the commencement of the spring of 1882
Gen. Grant was at the Office of Grant, Ward
& Co., where the failure Of the firm was an
nounced. The general appeared to be in ILL
health. He was completely protrated at the
firms unfortunate speculation. It is reported
that $500, 900 are missing from Grant &
Ward, and there has been defalcation.
Ward is missing and the vault doors can not
be opened.
STILL LATER.-Kiernan's Wall Street
agency furnishes the following: Rumors of
defalcation of $500 have accompanied
the suspension of the Marine bank. The
party in question said he had close relations
With the bank. We have investigated the
report, and get the following sGate-
ment: The embarrassment of Grant
& Ward, bankers, said one reliable author
J ity, is due to the absence of one of the firm,
who has not been at his place of business
since Saturday. Various rumors are afloat
in financial circles respecting which Mr..
Grant, the senior member of the firm, says:
| al cannot deny or corFoborate the reports
current. We are nearly $685. 900 short. Our
safes are locked, and until we can find Mr..
| Ward cannot say how we stand
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07

ROME, May THE Grand Orient of Italy
publishes reply to the encyclieal letter of
the pope in regard to Freemasonry. It says:
1.-THE Vatican is free to lament its deprived
temporal power to oppose Divine Providence,
which has decreed its downfall, and may rave
with respect to the abasenent of human
dignity
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
HE DAILY Argus.

CoRREsPoNDENcE.-Local news of general in
terest solicited from every town in Rock Island
and adjoining cOnEties Letters must reach the
office not later than Nednesdayto insure insertion
the same week in the Weekly. All news of spec
ial Importance should be sent as soon as received
by special dispatch or by telephone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07

Prevent sickness by taking occasionally
one of Emory's Little Cathartic Pills, q
wonderful appetizer, an absolute cure of
Biliousness. cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
Rough on Toothache
CARD.

Instant relief; quick cure Toothache
Neuralgia, Faceache. 15c. at. Druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO May G.
Allan Mcintyre G. Co.'s circular of this
evening says: The markets were unsettled
on the board of trade to-day, and closed
weak and lower. Wheat-June, opened
sfK, closed 981se; July, opened gT35c,
Corn-June, opened &C. closed 55ssc; July,
opened 5s1sc, closed 57ssc. Oats-June,
opened 33Xc, closed 3sIsc Pork-June,
opened, sl7.65, closed SIT 5skS. Lard-June,
opened 81. 20, closed. $3.50
Live Srock-The Union stock yards reports
the following range of prices; HogS-Mar-
ket active and firm at 5@l0c higher prices;
packers and shippers were the principal buy
ers early in the day; light grades, S. esq
5S5; rough packing, Sc. SOFAS. IS; heavy pack
ing and shipping lots, IS 9O@6 IS. Cattle
Market brisk; exports, So. 40@6. SO; good to
choice, S.. GOAT. 80; common to fair, s. 25@
$50; butchers, $3.50@5.25 stockers, g. 75@
$50. Sheep-Market firm; common to fair,
ss5O@4.75; medium to good, s4S0@800.
Produce: Buttar-Very dull; good to fine
creamery, 20@22c; good dairy, l3G l5c; pack
ing, 7QSc. Eggs-In light request; good to
choice counts, 13@1S1sc Potatoes-Dull /;
good to choice, 3o@35c
st. Louis.
ST. LOFTS, May 6.
Wheat-Opened higher, ad, anced, then
declined, but still closed above yesterday,
except for May; No. 2 red, 81 1891 20 cash,
81. 16@l. II, closing $l16 May: 81 12%@
sliSS, closing s1.121s June; 991s@si. 90,
closing g911sc July; 9414 @941sc, closing 81 4
August; 9S5S@94lxc, closing 935ec year; No.
red nominal Corn-Eigher but inactive;
5i5<@5s1zc cash; size May; b1X@b2c June;
53E @5Sssc, closing 53Isc July; 451sc year
Oafs--Very slow; 34c cash; 355&c May; 345sc
bid June. Rye-Quiet; 59c bid. barley
Quiet; 60@8Qc. Whisky Steady; Sill
Provisions Firm, but very slow; only small
job trade.
TOLEDO, May G.
Wheat-Quiet and firm; No. 2 red, east
S102AQ1.0S; May, sl.02A; June, si03%
July, $L011S; August, 81; No. soft, sl.0S;
No. 8 red, 93@g7c. Confirm and dull
high mixed, &c; No. 2 cash SIC; May, 561zc
june, Soc; July 57%c: no grade, Sic
Oats-Dull; No.2 white, 3711xc; No. 2ieasf
or May, S4sS4cs June, $3.50
Milwaukee. ,.Ts
MILWAUKEE, May 6.
Wheat-Irregular and active; s4ke No
| Q and May, 96c June, Q TIC July. Gofr
Dull; SAC No o. Oats-Scarce, 33M@34t
| No. 2 Rye-7Firn; 55s<e No. 1. berley.-
! Easier; tic No. 2sellers. Go extsA No.&,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07

Mr. Jones, New York street preacher,
collects large audiences by giving away
coffee, and sandwiches, and soap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
Forest Fire I'm Maine.

BANGOR, Me-, May There is an extern
sive forest fire at DelhaIn on the Shore Line
railway near this city, and large crew of
men are fighting it. 1t was set by the care
lessness of men working in the woods Mills
and other buildings are in danger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
Fire.

PITTsBURG, May adams Sc Co.'s large
glass factory burned. Loss-bsilding sz6,.
600: stock $4,000: insured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
SENATOR PALMER ON POLITICS.

Also His Views ON Taking the Tariff
Off Lumber and Salt.
NEW YORK, May 7.-Senator Palmer, of
Michigan, being interviewed, said as to
politics and the tariff: ave are much, di-
vided in Michigan on the presidency, which
regard as healthful sign. Edmunds,
Blaine, Arthur. Gen. Sherman and Gen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07

PITTsBURG, May 7.-Promiaent iron and
steel manufacturers are gathering for the
purpose of forming new protective associa-
ton, with the object of combination to fight
the workingmen in case Of strikes, overcome
the defects of the old association and more
firmly unite all western manufacturers for
THAR mutual IannnHt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
The News nj chicago.

CHICAGO, May 7.--The news Of the sus-
pension of the New York Marine bank had
no serious effect here except to cause weak
ening on the board of trade, andno evil
effects are expected
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07


LONDON May TN an interview, Michael
Dayitt, in regard to the report that he is
about to take up his residence in Australia,
said: Il have no intention of permanently
residing in Australia. / am going there on
a lecturing tour and expect before my
return to ireland to lecture in New
Zealand, the United States and Canada
have made arrangements for being absent
two years, and have every reason to believe
the tour will be successful. / have received
many flattering invitations to lecture from
numerous Irish societies in the counties men
toned" A number of warm admirers of
Davitt expressed desire of presenting him
before his departure with a testimonial of
appreciation Of his services rendered the Irish
people in the war against the landlords,
and of regard for his many noble qualities
He politely requested them to desst from
such manifestations of friendship, stating
that the only testimonial he desired was
their good wishes, which he felt he would
carry with him. Several intimate friends
want Davitt to stand for parliament, pledg-
ing that if he would do SO all their influence
would be used, but he declined ..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
A Few Remorks from Storr.

New YORK, May Emery A. Storrs was
asked about the stories that he and Logan
@don't speak as they pass by" and replied, 'If
I 60 to the convention / will not present the
name of Gen. Logan"
Suppose as delegate you were instructed
to name Logan at Chicago, what would
you dor ..-
"At the present writing" said Mr.. Storrs,
with smile, Il would rather not answer
any hypothetical question"
Z Mr.. Storrs further said that if Blaine does
not receive the nomination on the third bal
lot his case would be critical He has host
Of friends and will be backed by a power
full delegation, but Arthur's strength has
been underestimated. He believes that
if after a good many ballots
without result boom is started for Lincoln
be will carry the convention by storm, and
says there is a possibility of the Republicans
nominating man who would bring third
candidate in the field, and in that way the
Democrats might carry the election.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Proceedings of the Ckurehmen as
Philadelphia.


PHILADELPHIA, May 7.-The Methodist
conference reassembled, Bishop Warren in
the chair.
The report of the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary society showed four years of most
successful work. The number of pages cir
culated was nearly 5000, 600 There are
!, 255 auxiliaries connected with the society,
The receipts during the four years were
$504. 524. s.t.
1t was moved that Thursday of next week
be fixed for the election of officers for the
general conference Re ferred to the COM
mittee on episcopacy.
A motion that supernumerary and super
animated preachers be considered disorderly
when they go into another church without
the consent of the pastor, was referred to the
committee on itineracy
A motion Of the Rev. Mr.. Caster. of
Tennessee, that the matter of the change in
the discipline be so amended as to read
"the Holy Catholic and universal church"
was referred to the committee on revisals.
A motion was made by the Rev T. B.
Medley for the reference to the committee
on itineracy of a series of preambles
and resolutions referring to the need of fiexi-
bility in the term Of ministerial service, and
asking that the committee be instructed to
take the subject of limitation or non-limita-
ton into consideration, and report what
changes, if any, should be made. The mo-
ton was carried.
proposition to organize self-Supporting
Methodist Episcopal churches in foreign
lands was referred to the mission committee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-07
Toledo.
MILWAUKEE, May 6

Wheat-Irregular and active; s4ke No.
Dull; SIC No. Q. Oats-Scarce, 1917 @34c
No. 9. Rye-zFinn; 55s<e No. i. Beriey--
Easier; tic No. 2sellers, Coo extsA Nc. q
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-12
Suils Filed.

The following suits have been filed
In the district court: ~, ..o.,os.
n. McCart VS.. w p: Cobb, tfespass
TO try title to lot !, in block III III 'he
city of Fort Worth. r,
VIM Woods vs.. w. A. Huillnann,
conversion of property to The amount
of Si,50O Nawton
ata al for partltion of the estate oil u.
- VIM Vim Ross vs.. c. p. Edwards, tres,
mass to try title to lot in the city OF
Fort Worth. - Q po,,,nsop
nota f,r sl25 with vendors lein Oh 10Y
in Fuckers addition to the cityoi fof'
Worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-12

aud subject each year to disasters
only maze more terrible by each cubic
yard of ailuvium deposited upon
earthen walls along the ever change
ful. unsubstautial shores of the Father
of Eioods.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-12

WI, will you cough when shiloA's cure w !,
tive immediate reliof2 Price LOG, oOe, ana %,
L. q. n. Brunswig Co., wholesale ana fe'''''
AGENTS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-12

Four hundred and fhy bird cages
Inst received at w. F. Lakes.