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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
DISASTROUS OVERFLOW.
Break in n California Levee Destroys
a Lot of Wheat.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 81. "A break in the
levee at Roberts island, near Stockton, de-
stroyei $1,000 acres of wheat, valued at
$500, 000 The broken levee was one of
the largest on the island, being 100 feet wide
at the base, 40 feet at the top, and 10 feet high
Before the break occurred the middle
section of the levee was cut in the hope Of re-
ieving the crosslevee, but the water didn't
run off fast enough to take off the pressure.
As the sudden heavy rush of water swept
over the island ON its way toward the lower
section, the immense fields of tall grain
disappeared from sight, and the whole
was transformed into one immense lake.
The inhabitants quickly hudded to-
gether what they could carry off in
wagons, seeking refuge on the lower section.
Arrangements will be made to take them
ashore should the lower leyee give way. In
the meantime every effort will be made to
strengthen it. Horses and cattle stampeded
in wild fright, breaking across toward the
d y ground of the lower portion. If the
lower levee breaks the loss will be fully
81 ono 600
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21

THERE Is great grief among the New
York du les They have been in the
habit of sewing upon sprigs of nobility
from England, and heaping honors upon
them. toadying after them ill the most
disgusting way and throwing open their
clubs and houses TO them. Some of the
New York fellows who had been
engaged in this pastime, and talked freely
of Lord this and Viscount that went over
to England to see their acquaiutances.
To their great disgust the SEuglishmen
didn't know them al all. and treated them
with lofty inconsistencies that was very
mortifying The New Workers now de-
,clare that they will pass a law in the clubs
excluding all foreigners from them, Ii
would be a capital thing to do, but We
doubt whether the New York fellows
have back bone enough to do it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Calling on the Liberals.

LONDON March 2L.-The Daily Negs, dis
cussing the possibility of dissolution of par.
liament, and urging the Liberals to be ready
to take action az moments notice, says:
"Never since the days of Bolingbroke, has
England seen great party so unscrupuIous
and unpatriotic as the opposition, which
takes every advantage OF the difficulties of
the government and allies itself with any
cause or party which promises to embarrass
the cabinet Sir Stafford Nolthcote is not
the orr ginator Of tEeae tactics, but be uinlys
at them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
North Carolina Politics.

RALEIGH, n c., March 21-The Repub
lican stats committee met here The Liberal
party also met at the same time. but sepa-
rately. The Republican committee called
the regular Republican convention to meet at
Raleigh, May l. The Liberal committee
called mass meeting of Liberals and all op
posed to- the Bourbon Democracy ard
the existing state administration, and
all favoring the abolition Of internal revenue,
to meet at Raleigh on the same date The
purpose is TO have the Republican conven.
ton and Liberal mass meeting to arrange for
union of the organizations and agree upon
single ticket if deemed advisable The feel
ing rs TO presidential nominee is favorable
to Arthur if it shall appear he can carry
Ohio and New York. Logan and Blaine
both have strong friends.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
DIDN'T APPLY TO CLOTHING

From Tie NaII Street NeWs.
He had sign at the door reading;
Great reduction to food sufferers. -
An individual who seemed +, have
passed through several inundationsLa'ted,
looked suspiciously al pair of pants,
and asked
"How much for these?'
dot bair vhas four dollars"
How much off to a flood sufferer
'fVhas you in der freshet7'
Il calkilate ! was. Half my farm is
still under water
"Ohl | see Dot vhas exactly handy
for you. make no reduction on cloth
ing, but / take off 10 per cent. on some
second hand rubbers boots for you to
wade around your farm in.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21

eat only dry toast. few crackers
little meat of some kind, and | drink
claret. will have my cup of coffee in the
morning, although ought not to take it. I
exercise; that is what has made me what
an. made up my mind to do it, and have
done it. never felt better in my life.
feel strong and well, and equal to my task.
| believe that freshness is disease anyhow,
and that very fat people are never we'll"
do you think it was absolutely necessary
to the part of Fedora to be slenderp
Eyes, l do. How would big, feshy
woman look falling around the stage and
throwing herself into gentlemen's armsl
There would be too much danger of ridicule. "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
David Davis As Republican Dele.
gate.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, March 2l-Politicians
Of prominence WHO are looking ahead to the
probable composition of the Illinois delega-
tiGn i'll the national convention have soms
projects in view that are new and interest
ing. 1t is understood, of course. that Senator
Cuilom will be likely to be selected for a del
egate at large if he desires it But the
project of new and special interest is to put
ex-Vice President David Davis ON for one.
Friends of Gen Logan, it is known, have
fully canvassed this scheme and are salts
fed that Judge Davis is SO heartily friendly
to the senator that there will be a general
push TO place him on the delegation. 1t is
known that Logan himself has the utmos.
confidence in Judge Davis friendship ard in.
terest in his candidacy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Convention Of Labor Associatious

CHICAGO, March 2L-On March &c will
begin in Chicago the convention OF the trade
and labor unions, of the Knights Of Labor
associations, of the Farmers alliance, and of
the Observation-Disclosures reformerS. 1t will
last three days Its purpose will be to de-
termine whether the elements repre-
sented in the convention viii actively
participate in the state and national
elections, and to devise means and methods
in furtherance of their special interests At
the same time kind of declaration of prin-
ciples will be made, in which the problem OF
how TO dispose of the great and steady Influx
ofimmigrants to the vest that of female and
child labor and its proper confinement to GER
tain occupations, the crowling out of certain
races from number Of elnployments, and
the steady decline in pay, and finally the
tendency to centraliza and monopolize every
branch OF trade, will b. discussed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
want TO Find MeDermott.

New YORK, March 2l-TLe 18th inst
Sheriff Stegman. 81 Brooklyn, sailed for
Europe, and, as he was a friend Of James Nc
Darmott, who is alleged to lie an Irish in
former, il is said the tenians here are closely
watching every move Stegman makes
ia hopes of discovering McDermott's where
aboutS \ leading FeGian said that one OF
their number sailed ON the same ship with
Stegman, and that several others are on tho
lookout for him in Southampton and Liver.
pool and will watch him closer than a
brother during his wanGerings in England
and Franco. They have nothing against
Stegman, but with McDeTmott they have a
score 10 settle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Rhode Island Renuhlicaps

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 21-In the Re-
publican state convention George A.
Wilbur, Of Woonsoc&et, was made temporary
chairman. After settling one contested seat,
the temporary organization was made per
manent, and Senator Wilbur made an address
oonseling harmony, After congratulatory
resolution to Senator Anthony had been
adopted by rising vote the present state
officers were renomiuated and the present
state central committee reelected
Governor Bourn was presented to the son
vention, and be made a speecb
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Extra Paw for HOUSE EmpIoNes.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2!.-The
house committee on accounts has unani-
mously agreed to report to the house a resolu-
tion to give all the employees of that bo;y ex-
cept tEo5e who were appointed subsequently
to Feb. 1, 1888, an extra months pay. The
effect of these resolution will be to pay
all employees except Gaines, the stenographer
and few Others who We're appointed during
the closing days of the session and performed
comparatively little work, an extra months
compensation, A report will be submitted
giving the conclusion reached by the sab
committee during their Investigation Of the
subject
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Another Smash.

SYRACUSE, N. Y. March 2l.-As the
freight accommodation for Elmira on the
Cortland & Northern railway was rounding
the curve at the flag station, one mile and a
quarter from Perryville, one of the coaches
left the track, turning over three times down
the emb nkment, and lodged against tree
thirty feet from the track, TIE coach was
broken in half Conductor Ray and Brake
man Smith were seriously injured internally,
and Brakeman Dounelly fatally injured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Beer ana Politics

NEW YORK, March 2l.-The State Associa
ton Of Brewers and Masters began at Ter
race Garden, q special session which is likely
to be attended. with important political re-
suit. Among the objects of the meeting at
the present time is the preparation and con-
sidefation of sone definte plan OF ac-
ton 10 be pursued at the approach
ing election. The plan is said to be to
ascertain the attitude Of every candidate On
the liquor question, with view of quietly at
tackins those opposed to their interests
through the machinery of the association
One OF the members said:
This is not question of politics, with
US, but We are forced to take this stand in
order to protect AMI secure our business.
The result with Maryland last tall shows
what united effort and well directed work
can do. We shall not coquet with either or
any Of the parties but favor those who
favor us"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
VERY REMARKABLE RECOVERY.

Mr. Geo V. Willing, of Manchester,
Mich, writes: MY wife has been almost
helpless for five years. so helpless that
she could not turn over in bed alone.
She used two bottles of Electric Bitters.
and is'so much improved, that she is now
able 10 do her own work"
Electric Bitters will do all that is
claimed for them. Hundreds of testi-
monlals attest their great curative powers.
Only fifteen cents bottle at Hartz 6
Bahnsens
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
The Carnenfer Trial.

PETERSBURG, Ill, March 21-Counsel for
Carpenter closed his case by the introduction
of testimony against Zura Burns character
and eulog iSic OF the accused. Thestate refused
the proposition of the defense to submit tho
case without argument, when States Atto;-
ney Knoles, of Menard county, and u W.
Branson make arguments for the prosecu
ton and Col, Ed. Lynch for the de-
Tense, Carpenter shedding tears during the
delivery of the latters address, for the first
time since his arrest. T. w. McNeely fol-
Lowell for the defense and Hon f. D. Bliun
for the prosecution. Beach will close the
argument for the defense, 1t is expected
that the Jury will either acduit or disagree
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Hostile Patent Bills

PITTsBURG, March 2l.-The chamber OF
commerce, in session, protested against the
passage of the various hostile patent bills
now before congress, and requested
the senators and representatives to
enleavor to prevent esislation which in eff
fert viii discourage active minds from en-
gazing in the development OF machinery and
appliances such as have been and are Of 80
great a benefit to all agricultural and me-
cAanicdl interests
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Dickens Dufchman" Dead,

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 2I-Charles
Laugheimer, widely known as Dickens
Dutchnany" died recently, and his
death is just made known. He died in the
Penitentiary, and was quietly buried in the
potter's field after serving fifty of his rs
years of life in a convict's cell. He was not
a prisoner at the time of bis death, but was
allowed to return and die in the prison.
which he looked upon as his home,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21

The wounded are: J. Il. Mcknight, of Font
Shaw, NJ. T., scalp wound; J. B. Vietz, of
New York., head cut: Il. 7. Douglass, Fort
Yates, D. T., terrible sealp-wound; Richard
After, the porter, scalp-wound; R. Bruns-
wick, of Erie, Pa, head cut; C. N. Basil, left
leg and nose broken; Henry Candis, back
bruised and scalp-wound; d. C. Newcamp,
Atchison, Kas., back hurt. Several others
vera siiphtly injured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
- ansaS I.eSis!1fUra-

TOPEKA, March 2l.-The senate took no
action regarding the cattle disease, but con
snmcd all the session discussing the railroad
bill The house after making the cattle dis
ease bill L special order, took up general leg
islation and several bills were introduced.
The bin for the appointment of a state
veterinary surgeon was passed
Resolutions sustaining the railroad com
missioners in their assumption of powers TO
fix maximum freight rates were introduced
and refarrel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
EDMUNDS AND LINCOLN
Massachusetts Republicans Almost
Solid for the Above Ticket.
LineOln's Popuiarity---AC Coming La
Dor Convention David Davis as
DeleSa ate Rhode Island
Repubficans---G Gossip.

New YORK, March 2l.-A Washington
special to The Graphic says: A Massachusetts,
gentleman who has recently Travelled extern
sively over the state, says that the delega
ton to the Republican convention will be
solid for E1mundS AMI Lincoln, and that IL
represents the views of the great majority OF
the Republicans of the state. An attempt
has been made in the districts which have
some Blaine sentiment to secure delegates for
him, but it is 50 far unsuccessful, and there will
he delegation for Edmund's and Lincoln
secured without the use of any party ma
cainery.
There is an almost universal opinion
among Republicans that If an eastern man is
nominated for the first place On the ticket,
whether it be Edmunds, Arthur Blaine, or
any otl4r, Lincoln will be selected for
the second place; and in case of a deadlock al
Chicago his chances for the presidential nom-
ination are better than those Of any other
dark horse
Lincoln is one Of the most popular men in
Washington, and has gained the esteem OF
all who have come in contact with him. The
business like manner in which he transacts
the duties of his office, his promptuess, i'm
Partially, and Judgment have gained for him
the confidence of all the senator's ard mem.
bers of congress without exception, and as
every one who has studied the management of
the war off c will testify he has shown an ex-
ecutive ability that qualities him for even
greater responsibilities. No member of the
cabinet is consulted by the president more
frequently than Mr.. Lincoln, and none pos
sesSes his confidence TO higher degree. The
president admires his judgment and discre,
ton, his frankness and straightforward,
business like methods, and nothing has ever
occurred at the war department to give the
administration any annoyance.
While Mr.. Lincoln does not take an active
part in presidential matter, those with whom
be IS on terms of intimacy say that lie hope;
ana expects to see the president renominatcd
His relations with Mr.. Logan are simply
friendly lat he has given him no encourage
meGt OF assistance iii his presidential aspira
tons
New York Globe negro organ: So far the
sentiment of the colored people seems TO be in
favor of Senator Logan. The colorel press
is almost unanimous for him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Fer Logan and OcIeshy

SULLIVAN, His, March 21-The Repub,
publicans of Moultrie county met in conven,
ton and elected three delegates to attend ths
state convention at Peoria. They go in.
structed for Richard j. Oglesby for governor
and to use all honorable means toward secur-
ing the nomination Of John A Logan for
praEilent of the United States.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21

NEW YORK. March 2l.-It seems unlikely
that a fast mail viii be established from
Chicago to New Orleans, The board of di.
Eectjrs Of the Illinois Central railroad has
not acted On the matte. yet, and refuse t.
talk about it. 1t is understood that the difli.
Guilty IS the consideration, which prevailed
in the other cases, OF concentrating the mails
now distributed over the lateral roads, can
not he offered to the Central
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
FLOUR
TIE MARKETS
CHICAGO. March 70.

CHICAGO, March 20
iiodiger & McIntyre's circular of this
evening says: TIE markets on the board of
trade were l.ttle s.rolger to-day. but very
dub Wheat-May, opened 949sc closed 95c;
June, opened 9d@aci closed 9j5Sc; J9ly
May, opened 565,., CLOSED 50 &c:
June, opened and closed 51Ic; July,
opened and closed 594c Oats-May,
opened SAGE, closed IS. Pork-May,
opened $3.50, clos "a SlS07gz. Lard-May,
opened 81. /, closed $500
Live Stock The Union stock yards re
ports the following range Of prices: Hogs
Market fairly active, amt prices firmer on
good grades; steady and unchanged on com
mon light lots, light grades, S6O1&
GO common to choice; heavy uixe1 packing,
S6.35aG.75, common 10 fair St $50 30;
fair to choice; heavy shipping, So eJ@ 140;
outside for very choice. Ca!tle-Market
strong and l0c higher; exports, ST. at IS;
good TO choice, S.. 65@6. 10; common to far,
S 00d5G4; butchers, x2.JO@ 40; stockegs,
So. 50W p Sheep-Market strong; good to
choice, S5.O065.90; common to fair, S. COO
40.
Produce: Butter-Dull and lower; fine
creamery, S@35e; good TO fine dairy. 22a
Soc; choice roll, lS@2ac; packing stock, So
1Oc. Eggs-ln good demand and light sup
ply; fresh laid 21L925c Potatoes-Fine
peachb!ow, acc; good to fine early rose. 81
G!3Sr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Cs,tIe DIseasein ,,issour;

ST. LOUIS, March M.--Reports from Ma.
riss county, in southwestern Missouri, say tbs
cattle disease has broken out in that county.
Three herds are affected, but prompt action
has been taEs-iSo prevent the spread Of the
disease
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21

Emory's Little Catharic is the best and
only reliable Liver Pill known, never fails
with the most obstinate cases, purly vege-
tablets cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
New York.

NEW 1ORk, MARCH %.
Wheat-4@3 &c higher; very firm with
quiet trading, mainly in May No. white
nominal; No. red April, sl.0SG LOSS;
May, SLlo4 ,0]5: June, $Lu5s@L
Corn riile Letter, very quiet mixed west
ern spot, 53@G2c: future, 81 @65ltc Oats
Without quotable change. Provisions Beet
quiet, new extra $!2d II. Pork quiet and
steady; spot mess, SlI62l &@l715. Lard
higher and firm, steam rendered, $912I{.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
? 8 E / gM .

90 ~ 60 SsGS ~ SSSo .
lodide of Potassium is one of the strongest Of
the minerals used in medicine, and has produced
much suffering in the word, Taken for long
time and in large do2es, it prizes up the gastric
juices. impairs digestion the stomach refuses food
and the patient declines lin health and weight.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
Mu,w,IrKFE March On

= 1'IlIIFs z INV, MATCH 90,
Wheat-Strong: g21sc No. ,; Soc March;
and April; 95c May, gG5.c jun. Corn
Firm; size No. .. Oats-Dail and easy:
&c No. :. Rye-Steady; &c No. /; C3s,c
No. . Barley-F.r-ner; G4c " :, 60[e
extra No. ).
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
ST. LOUIS, March 20

ST. LOUIS, MARCH %.
Wheat-Higher and slow No . red. 81 09l5
@lG9sl cash; Sl094@l1O May; SL07s56
LOSS June; SL00Am 0O1@ July; 9.@9I$Sc
year; No ) red, 45I% @97c bid. Coma
shade better; 4S@4S9s cash; 4sl4c March: 49c
April 5O1s@505sc May; 5l$4c June. 53ll
$3.50 July. Oats-Dull: 3334c cash, $3.50
34isc May. Ryc-Higher; J9c Barley
Quiet; 55GSoc. Whisky = Steady; SIG
ENTHUSIASTICALLY; good southern demand.
Pork-Jobbing. SIS i2k@!s25. Bulk meats
Long clear 81 30@9 80; short ribs, %. 406
$50; short clear, S965d9 -. Bacon-LonC
clear, S10.l2}a; short ribs, $lO20GlO p;
short clear, $l0,35@ 13.aTIs. Lard nominal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-21
E3geuO.

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 20
WhPat-Quiet and steady; No : red cash
or March. 81 on; April, SI.OIJ5: NAV,
SL0295; June, 3,.0i14; july, SlO3. Corn
Dull and easy; nlgu mixed, 55iSc: M .
cash or March, f4c BID; April 5455c; Nav.
SIC, June, 5ic; rejected, sic; 70 Crate. AZ.
Oats Dull; No. > white, 3S603Sjsc: No :
cash, 3GG15519c; March, 3G4c; May. SIC;
June, Sc. Cloyer-Qaiet and steady. iriml
cash, March OF April, $5.4J: No ., $500
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-05-29
DEMOCRATIC
? ]; RI ! 'NI,t,I,, IN, !! A, !, r ! ES.

At a meeting Of III Humhol t County Dem
ocratic Ceutra Con .ttec, held at Ninnemucca,
Nevada. 8pI 5 h, 1881, It vas
Resolved, that the
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-05-29

The latest and most novel device to
save life at fires has been put into prac-
tice at st. Louis, where the German
Turner's have organized a corps of sth.
letes who will undertake to form liv-
ing pyramid before burning building
aud hand down the children and women
safely.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-05-29
Primary Election

Be he'd by the Deuocr tic Party of Humboldt
County on
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-05-29

A London curiosity shop proprietor
recently deceased, is said to have con-
tracted with his phys clan. eleven years
ago. to pay the latter $1,000 for the
first yea, ard double the sam for every
succeeding year the doctor could keep
him alive" The story has it that the
doctor has come in for $3.50, 600, but
unless he previously received some
money on account, this sum does not
represent what he should have received
under the contract. If the doubling
process is applied for eleven years, it
makes the total amount s., 2,O4S, 900, and
$l.O24.O00 if only for ten years.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-05-29

The largest single room Of which
there is any knowledge is one that is
being constructed for the New Orleans
Exhibition. Every portion of it can be
seen from any point without obstruction.
The roof will cover over one million
Eouare feet.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-05-29

The cost OF cremation of body in
the lie Moyne crematory at Washing
ton Penn, is $45, for which the body IS
received in a hearse - the depot aud
The ashes returned.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-05-29

A few days before his death, Cyrus
II. Mccormick gave 100000 for the
professors houses and new dormitories
Of the Northwestern Theological Semi
nary.