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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
Run Down by a.Cunarder.

New YORK, Feb. 2S.-The outward bound
Cunarder Cephalonia ran into the steamboat
Glen Island Of the Star Transportation com
pany, in the bay, cutting the Glen Island to
the waters edge. She sank almost imme-
diately. The Glen Island was
crossing the bay in the direction OF
the Battery, at the same time the
Cephalonia, under half head of steam, was
making directly down the stream. All on
board the Glen Island were saved with the
exception OF Charles Feltz, the engnear, and
Harry Green, a deck hand, who were
drowned The Csphalonia proceeded aftel
dropping boat The men rowed around
the scene a few minutes, but were too late tc
render assistance.
1t is said the blame Of the collision rests Or
the steamer Glen Island. Her crew consisted
Of five persons. She was valued at $4,000
fully insured The body of the engineer has
been recovered
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
DoinGs in Committee.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 2S.-The ways
and means committee discussed Pot0er's fund
ing bills and decided to hear Folger on the
subject.
The AOase committee on railways and
canals has agreed to report in favor of aid.
ing the construction of the Delaware s.
Maryland ship canal; also in favor of per
maneutly repairing the Erie canal.
The committee on public lands considered
the forfei ture of the Northern Pacific
land grant. Anderson moved that
all lands contiguous to that Por-
ton of the road not constructed
within the time specified by the act making
the grant be forfeited Brents offered sub
stitute declaring the forfeiture of the lands
between Wallula, W. T., and Portland, Ore.
and validating the remainder of the grant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28

RICHMOND, KY, Feb. 2S.-In an affray at
Winston, Estell county, Preston White was
killed and Harry Witt and his son, Tillman
were mortally wounded. White and com,
panion named Prichell, both drunk, created
q disturbance, and young Witt, while at
tempting to quell the fuss, was attacked and
shot by White. Witt. Sr,, came to his as
sistance and was shot by Prichell During
the scuffie between young Witt and White
Prichell attempted to shoot Witt, but shot
White through the head, killing him in
stantly Prichell was arrested
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS


Regular correspondence to the Argus
MILAN, Feb. 27.-Mr. Farmers and
family have arrived and will permanently
locate here. He expects to open first
class restaurant in short time.
Dell Latin, who has about finished
thorough course of book keeping at the
Davenport business college, has accepted
position with Byers & Co, and will
leave in few days for Wymore, Neb.
Mr. Charles Champion, of Bowling,
started for Nebraska where he expects to
remain a week.
The Black Hawk dancing club will have
their usual hop on Thursday night
The wrapping paper manufacturing must
be very good, we judge, from the amount
of straw they receive every day.
The Black Hawk Paper Co. started up
on full time this week, which shows that
their business is increasing. Their estab-
| lishment has always been noted for its
first class and fine work.
MIR. Ellsworth finds it impossible to fill
his orders by running on full time. He
manufactures very fine article of wrap
ing gpaper, such as is always in demand.
Will Sears few days ago went down
on the Rock Island & Peoria in the inter
est of the -four business.
Chas. McMichael and wife returned
from Swedona on Tuesday, where they
have been visiting friends for the past
week.
Ben Ramsey, superintendent Of Tho
Black Hawk Paper company willmove hi:
family from Moline here next week.
Mr. A c. Smith, formerly of this place
at present with the Western News com
pany of Chicago, was married ,last week
at the Garden City His many friends
have been taken by surprise; We bespeak
his future success and a long and happy
life.
The Milan social club will have thei
usual hop Friday evening March 18th. The
usual good time is expected, as a large
number are invited.
Mr.. Graham, a member of the Graham
cotton mills of Rockford, was in tow
yesterday looking after the factory. They
are about to put in large lot Of machin-
cry in the spring. XN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
Farmer Assassinafed.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2S.-A special to The Post
Dispatch from Fulton, No, Gays: Robert
Craighead, a well-to-do farmer, was called
out ostensibly for the purpose of assisting q
stranger out of a mud hole with a heavily.
loaded wagon. AS soon as he emerged from
the house he was fired upon and struck upon
the head with club, resulting in his imme
diate death. The sheriff and posse are
securing the country. No clew to the mur
derars
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28

on condition that the road be completed
within two years from Jan. l, 1884, and that
the unsold land should be sold to citizens or
those who had declared their intention to be-
come citizens, in quantities not exceeding
100 acres, and not exceeding 81. per acre.
Scales offered an amendment proyid-
ing for the forfeiture of the lands
alongside OF that portion of road not finished
to date The vote on the various propositions
was postponed The members of the COM
mittee express the opinion that the PROPOSE
ton OF Mr. Scales viii be passed
Before adjourning, the committee agreed
to report bill for the forfeiture Of the land
grant TO the Backbone roads" Anderson
was not present when the latter subject was
voted upon Saturday; he was present thi.
time, and cast the deciding vote in thu
affirmative
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
Tho Tast Onth Rcneaied.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 2S-The bill re-
pealing the test oath, which recently passed
the house, has passed the senate after being
modified by an amendment proposed by tia
senate committee, proviIing that 10 person
who held a commission in the United State
army or navy before the war, and wsS after
ward Engaged iu the military, naval or ciy
service of the so-called Confederate states
shall be appointed to any position i'll tht
army or navy of the United States
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28

PITTsBURe, Feb. 2s.-The German Social
ists of this city have called a meeting for
next Sunday to discuss Bismarck's action il
rejecting the Lasker resolution
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28

WASHINGTON CITY, Fob. 2S-Revenae
Collector Brady, of Virginia, who has been
quite conspicuous in Virginia politics
operating mostly with the Dezendorf wing
of the Republican party there. in a letter to
a friend here repudiates the statement that
the Republican committee Of that state at
its recent meeting declared in favor of
Arthur, or indicated in any way that it de-
sired his nomination. 1t says be talked
with all the members and he doesn't think
the Arthur sentiment at all strong. He did
find, however, a marked Logan sentiment.
and thinks that gentleman has strong
following in the state
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
Prison Reform,

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-A conference of
prison officials commenced at the Fifth Ave
nue. hotel and will be continued for three
days, Rev. Dr.. Prime presided. Ventilation,
size, bedding, light, heat aud cleaniness of
prison cells were discussed, also the clothing
supplied the prisoners. Nearly all the war
dens present thought the cells Of most prisons
entirely too small
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
Frozen to Death

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb, 28.-Edward
Reuen was found frozen to death in his back
yard with his knees drawn up to his chin.
He had been drinking, and was heard during
the night shouting for help. No attention
was paid to Kim. He leaves wife and nine
children
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
The War on Sargent.

BERLIN, Feb 2S.-The Deutsche Tageblatt
says: minister Sargent has so compromised
his government that if the latter does not
wish further embarrassment, it must dispense
with his services"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
The Boston Esruiser.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2S.-An agreement
mas been signed between John l. Sullivan
and G. NJ Robinson for a four-round knock
out Robinson is the champion heavy weight
of the Olympic club.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28

Have yon seen those Celluloid plates
that Morgan s McCandless make. They
are much handsomer than the rubber and
cost no more. Call and see them at the
corner Of Third avenue, and Twentieth
street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
Tha secoud Suez CanaI

CAIRO, Feb est is. announced that
Charles De Lesseps will come here in April
for the purpose of obtaining concessions
which will permit the construction Of u
Id canal across the Isthmns of Suez
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28

Emorys Little Catharic is the best and
only reliable Liver Pill known, never fails
with the most obstinate cases, purly vege.
table.-15 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28

Loans negotiated IN sums of 81, 900 and
upwards, on good real estate securities,
by VIII G. Whitehead, at Surgeons law
offinp 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
New ConfectIonerY.

Mr.. John Sutcliffe has opened cen
fectionery on the corner under Harper
opera house, which is supplied with fresh
stock Of candies, nuts and cigars, foreign
and domestic fruits, oysters and ice cream
in season 20,6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
A RovaI Retr0tnat.

DARMsTADr, Feb. 2s.-The betrothal of the
Princess Elizabeth, Of Hesse, with the Grand
Duke Sergius, Of Russia, is officially an
nounced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28

KEYSTONE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
Wisconsin,.

Wisconsin is one OF the States usually
reliably Republican in which Mr.. ELKINs
will have to expend much money il he
would make it sure for BLAINE. There l.,
We suppose, little reason to doubt that the
prospect OF large returns from the money
laid out is better in Wisconsin than in Nir-
ginia, and therefore that General MAuoNE's
hand will not De allowed to get very deeply
into Mr.. ELKINs's or Mr.. J0NEs's pocket.
Still. Wisconsin is not by any means abso-
lutely certain to vote for BLAINE. "On the
contrary, quite the reverse" Let 1t not
be forgotten that six ont OF the
nine members OF the present House
Of Representatives who come from
Wisconsin are Democrats. 1t is, there
fore, not only not impossible for the
Democrats to carry Wisconsin for CLEvE-
LAND, but our friends in that State claim
that CLEVELAND ioiU carry 1t. Colonel
Villas, the president Of the recent Demo-
cratic National Convention, resides in
Wisconsin. Concerning him and our
prospects in that State, a merchant at
Appleton writes to friend in New York
as follows:
1.-The prospects for Wisconsin going
Democratic have never looked so favorable
since came into the State. Seventy per
cent. OF the German Republicans have
GENE ont for Cleveland. In our city we
have lots of them working openly for
Cleveland. II Colonel Villas win run
for Governor, we will have the State
sure"
This we quote to show how modest are
the claims which we set up in our leading
article Of to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
Cholera,

The Nation states that in Dantzig the
deaths from cholera were reduced from one
thousand to one hundred and sixty by
adopting the English system Of water and
sewage. Dir. s. A. HILL has recently writ
ten upon subjects kindred to this. lie
says that in India the maximum mortality
from cholera usually occurs in the rainy
season. His tables show also that In India
at least dry years are conducive TO health,
and wet years to sickness. II this be true
Of this country, 1854 may be set down as
unfavorable to health here. The Popular
Science Monthly says that whatever may
ultimately prove to be the nature Of cholc-
"a there can be little doubt that in the
northwest provinces Of India IT is to a great
extent dependent upon heat and moisture.
In order to secure the benefits result
ing from the sewage and water System,
WILLIAM PAUL GERHARD, In his =" House
Drainage" says that (where the water
closets are inside the dweling-house) all
SOIL and waste-pipes must extend through
and above the roof; there must DO provi-
sion for fresh-air inlet in the drain at the
foot Of the soil. and wastc-pipe systems
for trapping the main drain outside OF the
iresh-air inlet In rider to exclude the sew.
er'gases from the house; for providing
each fixture. and as near as possible to the
fixture, with suitable trap; and for vent
pipes 10 such traps under fixtures as are
liable to be emptied by espionage.
Are all the houses in Richmond in the
condition described
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
Hero and There.

4 woman in Fultonyille. y. Y, IL said
recently TO have forgotten her child while
she was busy rescuing crazy quilt from n
burning building.
II is said that the headquarters OF the
anglomaniacs have been removed to Chi
caco, a school being established there. in
which the etiquette and u.ages OF English
social life may be learned.
A newspaper carrier in Philadelphia has
n route which he values 81 $1,000. He
serves about 1000 papers daily, the profits
being over $4,000 year, The expenses for
five assistants not over $1,000, and losses
by bad debts small.
Most OF the soda-wattr OF st. Louis has
been made from weIl-water. This water
has now been found to be full Of poison
GUS and disease-breeding germs, and the
wells have oeen ordered closed by the city
authorities.
Come TO Nebraska" cries a western
editor; There is no overcrowding here.'
our advice t., says the Boston HerdId,
don't go there or to any other section OF
the West broke" II is Il long walk
home.
An insane passenger on southern rail-
road jumped of the express train and dis.
appeared. Several hours later he was found
sitting on the platform OF a station ten
miles away, waiting for the train to catch
up.
The American Association for the Adj
vancement OF Science will hold its next
meeting in Philadelphia, beginning Sep
ttmber Alb. In order TO take advantage of
the special rates OF fare, other scientific
societies will hold their annual meetings in
Philadelphia at the same time. Among
these are the American Institute Of Mining
Engineers, the Pennsylvania State Agricul-
tural Society, the American Institute OF
Electrical Engineers, the Agassiz Associa-
ton, and the Association OF Collegiate
AlumrG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
Personal.

Johann Strauss is again coming to
America.
The fortune LEFT by the Duke Of Albany
young wife.
The other day. at Gasiein. the German
Emperor and bis suite played. with evil
dent relish" q game Al skttlcs. Why
shouldn't this game Become fashionable
now!
Herbert Spencer has decided to leave
London, and will probably make hi, per-
manCnt residence ut MentOnG. rs his ply
stefan tells him that lac must live where it
is warm.
Mrs. Eunice HOLSTER, OF East Glaston-
bury. Conn, completed her oue-hundredth
wear on Saturday, and The circumstance was
The occasion OF ioliiicaiion among her
kiniolks around about Hartford.
NJ. Soutbey, son OF the late poet -laure-
ate, gets pension Of Goo year, and MAJ
thew krnOld is also benoGciry OF the
fund at the disposal OF The British Crown
FOR impecunious literary men. Mr.. Arnold
already has salary rs M inspector OF
schools.
Secretary Chandler will soon abandon
the Talapoosa at Portsmouth, and make
an interior visit in the state OF New
Hampshire, whore, says the World. in the
rural regions he will find many sterling
Republicans who intend TO cast their votes
for Cleveland.
OF the Prince Of Wales's three daughters
the Princess Victoria seems to possess the
greatest sense OF authority. She Is taller
than her elder sister. OF more decisive coun.
tenancc. and has brighter eyes. She Is said
20 resemble the Queen more than the other
children, and 10 he more like her grand
mother IN character Us well.
The Milling World says that George
Westinghouse. before he invented and per-
fected his well-knOwn air-brakp. was regard
cd by a number OF his then acquaintlnces
with something approaching pity. because
OF his ailt ged lack Of /" gumptiOn." His
air-braks was 4 success, and his friends be-
gan 20 think there wss something In him
after all. His automatic engine added TO
his fame and bank balancr, aud ne mounted
higher in the esteem Of his former friends.
A few weeks ago a valuable well Of natural
gas YVES struck on his premises at Home
wood, near Pittsburgh. The well is $50
feet deep. and the flow OF gas IL tremen-
dous. the roar being almost deafening and
scarcely endursble TO the citizens Of the
neIghboThood. Two other wells are being
put down by Mr. Westinghouse, and he
estimates that his profit thereirOm will soon
amt unit TO one thousand dollars Il day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12

The Boston Herald, In an article entitled
" Broadening the ISSUE" repudates the
idea advanced by some Of the anti-BLAISE
men in Massachusetts, that BLAINE does not
represent his party. and adds:
"1he truth CT the matter Is that The ma
tional Republican party is not what these
anti. Blaine Republicans suppose il to be.
IL has an ideal existence in Massachusetts
that has hardly had counterpart outside
cf this State. In the West and the South
the Democratic party has been represented
Ly men Of higher standard than those put
.orn ard % representative men by the Re-
publican party in these two sections. For
this reason on the public questions now be-
fore ibe county the stand taken by the
Democratic party Is 4 more creditable one
than that assumed by the Republican party.
IL is only natural, therefore, that at ma
tional convention the two paroles should
nominate the men who best represented
existing party sentmonts-that is, the sem
iiments OF the controlling majority In each
pariy-and there il not the least reason TO
doubt that this was the case ut Chicago both
lat month aud TIC month before. Ger
tainly few party men on either side VIII be
found willing TO deny the accuracy OF this
conclusion"
The Herald then reviews Mr.. BLAIHE'5
record, shows conclusiyely that II is in
harmony with all that Is reprobated by the
honest and conservative sentiment of the
country. and. in conclusion. says:
''By lifting the campaign TO the level
Of great public questions, not only
viii the people become enlightened,
but, what all Americans who are not the
al solute slaves Of party should desire. that
cause will win which can show thIt il mer-
its success by the wise and progressive po-
sltion taken by it, representatives on all
the great questions OF state"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
New York

Thousands Of Republicans will vote for
Mr.. CLEVELAND. Mr.. De Witt J. SELIGMAS,
The eminent banker. was until lately 4 mem
Ter OF the Republican Committee OF the
Nineteen,h Assembly district. New York.
To the chairman OF the committee Nr. ST.
LiGNAs writes IS follows:
"As lifelong Republican deem |, my
duty toward my country TO aid In defeat.
NIX Nr. Blaine. For this' reason shall
JOIN the Independent Republicans, and in
orcer not 10 occupy an inconsistent posi-
ton herewith beg TO tender MY resigna-
ton as member Of the Republican County
Committee. In this connection may add
That ] shall vote tine whole Republican
ticket next November with the sole exccp-
ton OF substituting Grover Cleveland for
James q. Blaine. Thousands OF sound
Republicans viii do likewise,
Elsewhere in to.day's Dispatch we have
set down New York as safe for CLEVELAND.
How many straws like this shall we have
to point to before our Virginia Republicans
learn which way the wind Is blowlngs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12


NO yCR.
rlAcK AND WHITE chEcA Ds. - ,',,rcv:
NAMs a. Sc. ysrd worm aou !. vsss "a A.
LACr. STRIPED MusLiN o. etc. |.
Sa.c. Al hee,pnIca Of The season.; s,.
s ssls ,.nT-oaArN SILK ~ goo. yafa'
Pas 3, uaiiy ssIo ~ SLID; "a :, Az.
.,.,svsa SILKS al s7kr. worth Soc. o. az al:
~ Maart 90, az s0c. vorts g.. A. eoe. VIC.
,Awxsst4. 8. az. e,5. 10, snd l2tc. yns, q,
RiYsA MA !, s. e s1s J. sfS ~. y.ri'
,,ss~ rsp.PORrs Of ~, were conf'iefo'
LIZ ~, a. Al so II boy inning on sessSn'
800, sssoytmsuf OF FANS from &c. 40 ~s''
e. onr biz CSC. HUCKABAcK TOWEL
w,DE LACFs and EMBKoiDhEf Tor ioA'
s',,,., vpcyxG< and ISsFPTISGs IN
IA MD, xsr.sfy-no such M assortment can Se
i.and el,e~berc-ow prices are Always '''
bwost' <,.y, ,,o,.. ~
The Iorgest; ehsapest and pe''-''S"'''' '""- ~
LACEs IN ,bisc city; .,.,.
,xTs ef re genuine PHiDE-OF-rliB-
WIT COTTON st lee yard;
RtMxASTs ~ UTICA shftIiSG. ~ y'Fos
wice, nj o6c. a yard-waIranted genuine
rwu,LFD CRASH ~ &c. yard worth Ssc.;
B,x Bargains ia al kinds 81 GOODS ZOE BUYS
tnd MkNs' tIO1HisGi
S,cc,ai bargains IN GFSTL EMEN's FURNISH,
ING 6OpDs-be sure 10 see our cheaD sV~N"
and NtCkWEAR; 80,
RACK sASH-HIBrCN. o inches wide, All sis'
tyi yard worth -i.5O;
CoLORFD SAsIl-RIBBONs. Z inches Woe q"
pure silk. at Csc. q yard worth 81;
SARTL W RIBBONS u every deseripno" ~ INV
lowest pr,cos; -.
WHITE and BLACK CANVAS Bhhis' 49,
LFhTHFR BELTS;
DATIIING-sTlTs. HANMOChS. ~ 49, ssn,i
of,,sr BASKETS, TRUNK, sAlt.ssiu. ,xyi-
BAGS: trunk, sAICnEL-, ana SHAW"
r1kAP>; . =. cong
A large stock 4 MOURNING DRIES ,H,ViTpss'
fRFPFS. HAM. kbRtHlEfc.1 - -
sTork iS,s. CoI.IAR~, AMI CTFFS'
bargains In REMNANTS or DRESS GOODS
Remember that We have the lsrgen, ,iPre w W.
ana hs. Ne Keep q, -, INN snr pTlee1 sr
and best assorted toch, ~ t.l ri As loops
LEVY a DAVIS.
Succcssors 10 Lsys brpiAefs,
ar,2 1917 and 1919 Main ssr~et'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12

Don't be alarmed. The silver act has
been in operation for six or eight ycns,
ard has done no harm up TO this time ex-
cept 20 brighten few monometallists. The
price OF wheat Is now ranging between 80
and 80 cents per bushel. The value OF
silver dollar is said by the m0nometallists
to he between the same fgures-SO and 30.
But anybody who chooses to do 50 can buy
tomorrow million OF bushels Of wheat at
the prices indicated, whereas VANDERBILT
himself cannot buy million OF silver dol
lars for so cents apiece, nor for 30 cents
apiece. nor for % cents apiece. The same
public use the wheat that use the silver dol
lars. The same intelligence and the same
knowledge Of Economics ought TO be brought
10 bear upon the matter in the case OF both
commodities. assuming that silver IS no
thing more than n commodity Yet the
identical persons who will not give dollar
fer wheat to-day, but who gave a dollar
ard twenty cents for ii not long ago, UW
give dollars value OF anything for sill
yer dollar to-day, but have never seen the
day when they would give one dollar and
twenty cents value Of anything else for
the silver dollar. Perhaps the mystery
will unrayel itself il we will be patient,