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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Aug. S.--A warrant
was issued by Justice Condell for the arrest
of Fred Weiser, Mrs Smith and Bud Smith
upon complaint of Mary johnson, charging
them with the abduction of her son James.
The mother, who resides on Dodge avenue,
west of the city, missed her two children
during the day, and at night her little girl
came home and told her mother
that the gypsies had taken her little
brother away and had tried to make her
60, too, but she escaped. The gypsies had
been encamped near Diefenbach's beer garden
about mile and half from the city. and
when the mother went to loek for her boy
she found that they had gone She imme-
distely came to town and informed the au-
thorities. Ascertainins that they had gone
toward St. Leuis she telegraphed to Chatham
and informed the constable there of the alb
duction She soon after received word from
there that the gypsies had been captured
with the boy in their possession.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
The Move on the Oklahoma ''Boo IN

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 6.-The war de
partment is informed hat several companies
of troops on Thursday entered Oklahoma
land, the Cherokee strip and the Panhandle
region OF the Indian territory to expel the in
valers. 1t is expected that about ? 900 in
vaders will be found and expelled and the
men turned over to the nearest United States
marshal The women and children will be
removed beyond the borders OF the territory
The houses and fences will be destroyed and
stock implements turned over to the interior
department. Many of the settlers claim by
uirtue of undisputed possession and extensive
improvements they have obtained title, but
the department. makes no such concession
and all viii be expelled In the more thickly
settled portions the Indians have already re
pulsed intluders
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

PITTsBURG, Aug S.-Alex Merriman, who
shot Benjamin Moore Wednesday, states
that he shot him because his wife had con-
fessed undue intimacy with Moore, and
Moore when confronted confessed the same
thing Merriman said:
Il had been called to Mrs. Robb's house,
Arch street, to have a conversation with
Moore and his aunt concerning the character
of young girl with whom was acquainted.
During this conversation the trouble with
my wife was brought up Moore had con-
confessed several days previous to having
been intimate with my wife, and when the
matter was brought up l became enraged
and, pulling out the revolver, fired at him.
don't know how many shots l fired, but
intended to kill him"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

they will never give up the chase for him, u
said Rosa, but it may work upon the cupid
ity of some of Jim's Scotland Yard pals The
money is in safe keeping. We are ready to
give the strongest guaranty that the money
will be paid when McDermott and his foster
brother, O'Brien, is placed within our reach.
have not doubt but we'll catch him, for
in every quarter of the globe we have our
men on the lookout for him"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

sistent in their opposition. Not longer
than May %, only a few days before the
nomination, the Globe>Demecrat ex>
pressed its opinion of the nominee in the
following brutally plain terms.
"He is an unelean man, and the people
will not have him. He stands self>con>
vieted of prostituting the high offices he
has held to build up private fortune, of
cohabiting with corruption for dishonest
money. His record would damn him."
Whose course is the more honorable,
that of the editor of the Globe Democrat
or that of the editor of the Harper's
Weekly?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

WILLIAM DANIEL, who has been nomi-
mated for vice president on the prohibi-
ton ticket, is diminutive in person and
juvenile in appearance. The story is told
of him that some years ago, with several
other gentlemen, he stopped to dine at a
house in Maryland where the children
were in the habit of waiting" when there
was company, When the dinner bell rang
a half grown boy sided up to DAME,
with the invitation, LESS US go to the
horse lot and play ball while the grown
folks eat Daniel can now stand to one
side and let Cleveland and Hendricks get
the votes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

Old aud young unite to attest the merits
of Athlophoros, the great specific for neu>
ralgia and rheumatism. Here is one lets
ter of a thousand. 1t is from Chandler
Williams, of Bingham, I'LL took your
Athlophoros as DIRECTED, and it helped
me wonderfully. I have been troubled
with rheumatism for over twenty years,
in some parts of my body. For twelve
years, it has been in my left leg and hip.
The last two, / could not walk about the
house without cane. If there in any
thing in the world to help rheumatism,
think it is your medicine. 1t seems al
most incredible. I am almost seventy
nine years old. My health otherwise is
good.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
Locked i'm Her Own Trunk.

New YORK, Aug. s.-The Grau opera
company performed "The Mascotte" at the
Park Theatre, Newark, and at the end OF
the play Miss Jennie Pierce heard smothered
cries coming from.one of the ladies' dressing
rooms. She called for assistance, and upon
investigation the sounds were found TO pro
coed from a large trunk which stood upon
the floor securely locked 1t was pried open
and in it was found in an unconscious condi-
ton Miss Minnie Figman, who afterwards
said she had fallen into it while she was pre-
pairing to put away her costume.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
FIVE THOUSAND REWARD
offered by the TnvincIbles for Me.
DermOttss HOdy.


NEW YORK, Aug Sat the Office Of
ODonovan Rossa's United Irishman num-
Der of men were discussing the "proclama-
ton" which has just been issued by the Irish
Invincibles" offering 5000 reward for the
capture of "Jim" McDermott, who is alleged
to have betrayed DR.. Gallagher, of Brook
lyn, and others to the British government.
The proclamation" sets forth that the
above-named sum has been contributed by
the men of Ireland, and will be paid
to any person who will place, living
or dead, wiehin the grip of the mis-
sioners of Ireland's liberty the body
of James McDermott, British spy, late of
Brooklyn, supposed to be now in London.
The further snm of 5000 will be paid for the
body, living or dead of Matthew E. O'Brien,
British spy, McDer1nott's associate A post
script asks the London and Dublin papers to
please copy" the foregoing, and all inquiries
are to be addressed: "lnvincible, United
lrishman Office, New York, .. s. A"
1T won't increase the activity of our own
friends in trying to mearth McDermott, for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
SAMPSON ON A TEAR.
He Does Ten Thousand Dollars Dam.
age at Salt Lake.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. S.-Cole's
huge elephant, Sampson, severed his chains
at HALEY, Idaho, Monday evening, and
started to pulverize his keeper, who mace a
hasty retreat. A cage of lions stood in the
way of the Infatuated animal, which he
picked up and hurled to one side, killing
two horses He then struck pile of lumber,
and scattered it to the four winds By this
time there was a genuine furore over the at
tempt of the elephant to paint the town red
The circus people called on the crowd to
shoot the monster, and lively firing began,
but without appreciable effect. Finally, a
party of men succeeded in roping the beast.
and he was quoted. Thirty bullet holes were
found in his hide. The damage done by him
amounted to SIC,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
A Rmarkabl Egcape.

Mrs. Mary A. DALEY, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth
ma and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief. Her
life was despaired of, until in last October
she procured bottle of Dr. Kings New
Discovery, when immediate relief was
felt, and by continuing its use for short
time she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh 80 pounds, in few months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hart2
G. Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large Bottles
81 90
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
HARD TO CAPTURE.
A North Carolina Man with a Prics
on His Head
Account Of Some Of the Unsuccess.
full Attempts to Take Him
Not To BE Taken
Alive.

PETERSBURG, Va, Aug. Sin Stokes
county, North Carolina, in 1878, George
Hairston shot and killed Joseph Fulton with
whom be had hal previous difficulty. He
fed. A reward of 500 has been offered for
him dead or alive ever since. Hairston went
to Texas, where he killed another man. and
two years ago came TO Appomatox county,
this state, where he has lived ever since,
near Prospect depot. Numberless attempts to
capture him have failed A few months ago
an officer, together with Chief of Police Irwin,
OF Lynchburg, set out to capture him. Irwin
was introduced to Hairston, and held out his
hand with the intention of clasping the
criminals hand, jerking him down the steps
and then capturing him. 1t did not succeed.
The chief felt Hairston's hand slip from his,
and, looking up, saw two loaded revolvers
pointed at him Before he could recover
from his surprise Hairston was upon his
horse, and with his revolvers kept the
two men back Irwin next sent for de-
tective from West Virginia, and c. K Lee
was sent here. Together with Dock Beard, Of
Lychburg, he started in quest of Hairstop
last Friday. Saturday, while Beard and
Lee were sitting in front of a bar-room,
IdueUOl Cd4i6 uONu anu went lIlLO The TOOul.
Beard gave the sign to Lee that the time
had arrived for action, and, as Hairston
stepped out, jumped upon and threw him to
! the ground. Holding the mans hands,
Beard called upon Lee to fasten them with
the handouts, but the latter, thinking il
best to secure his weapons, let Beard
continue holding him while he was getting
the revolvers Hairston called upon his
brother to help him Robert Hairston then
| ran up with loaded revolver and placed il
| to Boards ear and told him if he did not re
| lease his brother he would blow his brains
out One Woodbridge picked up one OF
George Hairston's revolvers and served Lee
in the same way. Other friends of Hairstor
appeared, and the detectives were made tc
release their prisoner They left the place OF
the next train. The two Hairstons left Pros
pect depot the next day, the authorities hav
ing issued warrant for the younger brother
and Woodbridge. All the desperadoes are al
large, and, it is believed, can not be taker
| alive
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
wreck OF an Opera Company.

LONDON, Aug. 8-A receiver has been ap-
pointed for the Royal Italian Opera com
pany. The company opened at Covent gar
den on April go last and has continued giving
operate performances at that theatre since
that date. Among the artists appearing dur
ing the season were Patti, Lucca, Sembrich,
Durand, Fursch, Madi, Crosmond, Laterner,
Gertrude, Griswold, Velmi and others.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
The Cholera Ruileti1..

MARsEILLEs, Aug s.-There was only two
deaths from cholera here Wednesday night
ToULoN, Aug. 8.-Four deaths occurred
here Wednesday night, one being that Of a
person who returned during the day. There
has been slight increase in the cases owing
to the great number of returning fugitives.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

LYNcHDURG, Va, Aug, S.-The petition of
John T. Wise, Republican, to have the
keeper Of the rolls of the Virginia legislature
strike out the congressional disappointment
act, passed by close majority vote of the
Democrats last winter, was unanimously re-
fused by the supreme court of appeals at
WVtheyilIe Thursday
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
Want the Testirnony supnres.ed.

DUBLIN, Aug. S.-The grand jury in pre-
senting the Indictment against Cornwall and
his companions urged the judge to prohibit
the publication of the evidence. The judge
said he would do what he legally could, and
commended the request of the grand jury to
the discretion and forbearance of the press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
ELEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

The Democracy of the several counties in the
Eleventh Congressional district are requested to
send delegates to a convention to be held at Mon
mouth, Warren county, ON
TUESDAY, AUGUST Goth, 1884,
at O'Clock P M, for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for Congress, a member of the State
Board of Equalization, and to transact such her
business as may be presented for the considera-
ton of the convention.
The several counties in the Congressional dis
trct will be entitled to the following representa-
ton based upon the vote for Hancock and Eng
lish in 1880:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
Hendricks i'm New York,

arrived at the Fifth Avenue hotel Thursday
morning, accompanied by his wife. He
subsequently visited the national Democratic
head quarters where he remained for short
time and then returned to the hotel where he
received several well-known Democrats
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
The Youthful Murderer Again

ST. LOUIS, Aug. S-Two brothers, vii.
liam and Thomas Jennings, aged respectively
10 and II years, quarreled, near Piketon
No, when the younger plunged knife int
the neck of the other, ssvering the jugulal
vein and causing death in few minutes
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

Clergymen, lawyers and all those of
sedentary habits who suffer from nervous
prostration and loss of appetite should
try Nichols Bark and Iron. For sale by
all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
Gem, Loaan on Pleasure Rent.

New YORK, Aug. s-Gen. John A. Logan
Chairman Jones, of the Repu' lean nationa
committee, and number OF IDS went Oh
pleasure trip down the bay and thensup tn,
Hudson, Thursday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
MEXICAN MATTERS.
Wholesale Shooting of Citizens by q
Sauauinary Governor.

Sauauinary Governor.
CITY OF MEXICO, via GALVESTON, Tex,
Aug. S,-Henry Natiere, of New York, a
we'll known miner, and all his prospecting
party have been murdered by robbers in the
Sierra Madre mountains
Soldiers in Nueva Leon are numbering
every citizen opposed to the administration
of Governor Tolentino. Over sixty have been
shot by his order In the district of Aquas
Calientes, Felix Villamieva was murdered by
soldiers near Zaragosa, his body cut to pieces,
and his head split in two. Tolentino's civil
officers witnessed this outrage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
National Bank Authorized.

WASHINGTON Cry, Aug. 8.-The comp
troller Of the currency has authorized the
First National bank of Cheboygan, Mich, to
begin business, with capital at $780, 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

A factory in Indianapolis makes
DC, 100000 butter dishes and 10000 step
ladders year, besides others things too
numerous to mention.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
VIII Uncle Sam RIediatea

LONDON, Aug. S.-The Times Foo Chow
correspondent repeats the report that the
United States will act as arbitrator in the
settlement of the difficulties between Francs
and China.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

For Representatives. fl. PADDLEFORD.
For States Attorney-ELMORE W. HURST.
For Circnit Clerk-GEO. W. HENRY.
For Coroner-JOHN ALBRIGHT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic imparts
strength to body and mind. Take no
other. OF Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
he DAILY Argus.

CoRREsPoNDENoE.-Local news of general in
terest solicited from every town in Rock Island
and adjoining counties. Letters must reach the
Office not later than Wednesdays insure insertion
the zane week in the Weekly. All news of spec
iai Importance should be sent soon received
by special dispatch or by telephone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

By order of the Democratic Congressional Com
mittee, Eleventh District.
CHAs. H. WHITAKER, Chairman.
MACoMB. III. July 81 1854
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08

For Governor, CARTER Fl. HARRISON.
For Lieutenant Governor, HENRY SETTER,
Secretary of State MICHAEL j. DOUGHERTY
For Treasurer, -ALFRED OREND0RFF.
For Auditor Pub. Acc'ts-WALTER E. CARLIN
For Attorney General, ROBERT A. MCKINLEY
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
o. B. FICKLIN. VIM G. EWING
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
q NATIONAL:


For President--GROVER CLEVELAND.
For Vice President-THOMAS A HENDRICKS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
81. Louis.
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. Z

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iected, So; no grade. sic. Oats-Scarcs
and nrm: No : white 3Sc; No. 2 cash 36c; Au-
gust 2SiSc september 2sc; rejected 33c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
OliVGrsity0f Virginia.

SUMMER LAW LECTURES mine weekly
begin 10th July, 1884, and end 10th September.
Have proved Of signal se,-1st, to students who
design to pursue their studies at this or other Law
School; I'd, to those who propose to read privately,
and Sd, to practitioners who have not had the ad
vantage OF systematic instruction. For circular
apply Up. o. University of Va to JOHN b. MI
NOR, Prof. Com. and Stat. Law. may-23-w1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-08
New Advertisements.
ADVERTISERS

By addressing GEO. P. ROWELL d CO.,
10 Spruce St, New York, can learn the
exact cost of any proposed line of adver-
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page pamphlet, 10c.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-12-05
HUMAN F,ENos.

An Unfortunate Woman Drenshed Will,
Oil and Burned to Heath.
Omaha Herald, End.
The burning Of Nettie Howard, the
young woman of the demi. monde, on
Saturday morning, was at first reported
to be accidental, as it was 80 claimed BY
the people in the honse. "Euglish Liz"
Howard. tough character, and older
sister of the girl. and fellow named
Thompson, the alleged husband of "Liz,''
who has himself recently served term
for stealing, we're the occupants of the
house, aud one asserted that the lamu
exploded, while the other represented
that 1t WAS upset Certain circum-
stances, however, led the police to be.
lieve that the FIRE Was not accidental, bu,
that spite or revenge had led some
wretches to set fire to the girls clothing
and bedding. Accordingly Martin Con
nelly, who had quarreled at the wake in
that block and had been cut on the head
BY soldier, whose mistress was Nettlt
Howard, was arrested on Sunday morn
ing and on the afternoon Of the same
day John Thompson waa arrested, th,
motive in Lis case being supposed to bs
revenge tor another thing.
The principal wltnessee in the cas.
are L. F. Hssagan, 1. Peterson and En-,
Bolle, and they say that thew were Il
front OF the house when the fire hsot.
out. They saw the light and ynahed in
The girls hair and clothing we're ablase
Ihompson. vas in her room, bat instesa
~ kn1. k&A ~
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-12-05

made BY one of the most desperate men
in the county to kill him il be ever en-
tered it. Recently this man fell Z vic.
tim to the prevailing plague, and after
to Lstcher: AT It'd term
ot the Letehef cont - man ,Hss.,to be
tried for murder. He was out on bail,
and ;htB friends, sllsmeu Of the Isme de-:
perate stripe - the mprdesex, detesmined
that he should mi be spnn3S the
case was set fgE WedneelSYsx xid snn that
day the accused came marching into
town, carrying double basreled lhofr
and belt full Of retolvafs, followed BY
score Of his friends armed to the teeth.
The arrival OF the murderer and his
band. was followed almost Immediately
BY another gang Of the same size, ali
carrying shotguns and pistols, and
composed of friends OF the VIC
tim. They went into camp on q
bluff overlooking the town. Meantime.
third band. composed of citizens, who
thought the law should be allowed to
take its way and peace preserved, seven
IT they had to kill every desperate in
the country to secure that end, J" orean,z-
ed and armed themselves, and went on
duty to stay until court adjourned
The bands. composed of friends Of the
murdered man and his murderer, are
Watching each other closely, one to keep
the other IN town, and the other to keep
their foes out, while the citizens band
stands ready to attempt to
clean . out the entire party
when trouble begins. The party com.
posed of the murderer and his friends
have been very riotous and drunk since
their arrival, and there have been several
CORY engagements between the members
Of 1t and outsiders. Another incident Of
this stormy session of court was the kill.
ing OF Bill Hall, one Of the most desper.
ate characters in this section, by two
guards. from whom he tried to escape.
He belonged to one Of the bands fgur.
ing in the above disgraceful affair, and
was arrested on charge OF grand larceny
committed in Wise county village, lust
across the mountains.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-12-05

tended BY Nellie Fuller. . woman who
was Deighbor, and what she hes seen
and heard does not help the prisoner
cass. She sAys that early SATURDAY
rnornin6 aftes tae fire had be6n entirsly
exttnguSl5ed, Thompson went tp 20 the
bedsihspf thgi gtrls and epid: IsNettiS,
will you ever forgive the man Who did
this Bhe replied: No, II I Go 20 hell and
suffer 81: tha. tortnres of 6re' and brlm.
stone. I'll never give yon away" Nellie
Enller further alleges that during the
night the two, John Thompson and
"EnRlhh Liz sent out for beer or
whisky, and continued, to give it to the
suffering girl until morning. This, too.
In thB face Of the doctors prescription
Of morphine, which, undisturbed In it's
action, would lead to the alienation of
the snferings OF the girl and possibly to
her recovery. Nellie Fuller protested
against this course rs being sure death
to the girl, and was roughly ordered to
60 out OF the house if'she didn't like it.
The victim has been in delirium, and
so far as learned, no importance has been
attached to.what she has said.
English Liz has also been arrested.
At g late hour last night the victim,
though suffering terribly and past hope.
was still alive.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-12-05
An iNTEREsTlN6 SITUATION.


Prospects For Bloody, Time In Ken.
tucky Town.
Louisville, Dec. 3-The Courier Jour.
nal staff correspondent. investigating
the plague in eastern Kentucky, sends
the following tonight regarding the war
now in progress in Letcher county,
Kentucky: Hon. James d. Tlusley, Of
Barbounvillc, and COL Robert, r. Boyd,
Of London, returning home from Whites.
burg, Hetchsr county, where they had
been in attendance upon circuit court,
give information Of . very varlike state
of affairs at Whiteabulg, the town being
filled With armed men, and . bloody
fight imminent. Judge Finlay, OF VIII
lsmsbnrR, Q famopa umonntains siurist &
judge q, ,thG blroniE and Tor two ysasa
Pess - asee dsssd y @ % Wits;
tasg 20 AoA eo0st, ybssasss u shsiS1