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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
The Third Illinois District.

CHICAGO, Oct. 3J-The Cook county Re
publican executive committee decided uDani-
mously, at u O'Clock Thursday, to place the
name of Gen. Charles Fitz-SimOns on the
ticket as the regular nominee for congress
in the Third district. The announcement of
the.decision was received with loud cheers by
the anxious crowd of Third distric; poll
ticians in the committees headquarters at %
W ashington street. Gen. Fitz-Simons was
present when the action of the committee was
announced, but soon afterward left the
room. William Z. Mason was not il at
tendance. Gen. Fitz Simons said to an
Evening Mail reporter that he had conf
IDENTITY expected the decision to be in his
favor. "Of course he said, "the wish may
have been father to the thought
but ! did not understand how
the committee could decide otherwise
think as was maintained by an article in a
morning paper, that Mr.. Mason has served
the purpose for which he was nominated by
driving Mr.. Davis from the track, and
he can no longer claim with con-
sistency to be in. the interests of
the Republican party if he persists
in remaining a candidate His presence and
his vote IS needed in the state Legislature, of
which he is a hold-over member, to assist in
electing United States senator
The friends of Mason, who were present
appeared to be disappointed AMI depressed by
the announcement in the generals favor
Mr.. Mason was subsequently seen by a re-
porter, and said he should pay no attention to
the committees action, which simply in
sured three candidates in the district
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
Political Briefs.

The New York Independents have iss ued a
final appeal urging the election of Cleve
land
Senator Sherman, of Ohio, addressed a
large audience of business men at Boston
Wednesday.
Ex-Governor Oglesby was at Alton, Ills,
Wednesday, and addressed large gathering
Of Republicans.
Independent democrats withdrew then
ticket at New York, and iniorsed Tam
mauy's nominations.
Betting on the election in New York is
about even between the tickets of the two
great pnrtte,, at latest advices.
Maj Callins, Republican candidate fol
governor of Indiana, spoke at Madison, that
state, Wednesday, and his opponent, Isaac
p. Gray, addressed the Democracy of New
Albany the same evening. There were en-
thuSiastic crowds at both demonstrations
A demonstration of New York Blaine and
Logan business men was held Wednesday.
The procession comprised SO it is stated, %,
600 men, and was two hours and forty
minutes passing the reviewing stand where
Mr.. Blaine stood. Thorc were immense
crowds along the line of march, and the
cheers were continuous
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
CLRvELAND's CHANCES

Cleveland will cary the solid south.
This is admitted by everybody.
Cleveland will cary New York. Seven
tY five thousand republicans in that state
have signed a written pledge to vote
against Blaine. The great Roscoe Conk-
ling and his stalwart followers are against
him. The state is naturally democratic
anyway Cleveland's majority there is
likely to reach enormous proportions.
Republicans have practically given up the
state.
Cleveland will cary New Jersey That
state voted for Mcclellan in the midst of
the civil war. 1t voted for Seymour. 1t
voted for Tilden 1t voted for Hancock
1t never has failed the democracy. 1t will
not fail on Tuesday.
The south, New York and New Jersey
give Cleveland 1913 electoral votes, two
hundred and one are necessary to a
choice. To pick up the remaining three
votes there are the states of Connecticut,
Indiana, California and Nevada, all of
which voted for Tilden or Hancock. Sure
ly at leastone of them will vote for Cleve~
land, and that will elect him Then, too,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
FnuR YEARS Ago

Below is published the vote by pres
cincts on presidential electors in 1880 in
Rock Island county. At that election the
republicans had plurality of 1 ,460, while
the nationals polled 1,001 votes. There is
every reason to believe that the demo
Gratis will make gains in all the precincts
this year, but of course it will only
result in cutting down the majorities
considerably. By earnest work the
democrats will make most cred
table showing over their vote of
1880, and are likely to elect their county
ticket. Messrs. Henry Hurst and AL
brecht are very popular throughout the
county, and their friends propose to see
that they are not left Here is the vote
of 1880:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
SAILED TO THEIR DEATH.
Florida Eerry-EEakins which
Ended in "a Tragedy.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct 3l.-For day.
past this city has been in anxiety over the
fate of Mfr Hal B. Smith, a prominent young
jewcler Of this city, and Miss Alice George
beautiful brunette from Mobile, Ala, who
was visiting one of our best families here
Mr. Smith AMI Mr. Serrell Hosmer had ar
ranged to take Misses Alice and Anna
George. sisters, ont for an early morning
sail and a lew hours fishing on the
St Johns.
They left the club house hoat-yard at
O'Clock with a very stiff breeze blowing into
a gale Smith started out first with Alice,
sailing his own boat, while Hosmer employed
an experienced hoGtman to accompany him
with Annie, carrying a rowboat along in
case Of accident. Smith who was a
very daring youth, delighted at
the weather, spread every sail and gayly
waved good-by as his boat shot out into the
river like an arrow, with the gale increas-
in every moment. Hosmer and his party
had only been out short while when the
colored boatman decided that it was unsafe
to remain ont in such gale and, when op,
posite Arlington, they tackled in toward
shore to make a change into the rowboat
Just as they touched shore, Annie George
remembers tn have looked ont in the river,
which Is two miles vide at this point Smith
and Alice were n mile out, going lie the
wind Smith hold the slii rope. Alice. with
the uiieT-Iope wrapped around her white
arm, sat launtly IN the stern. Smitl
turned, Tullrd or his coat and threw it over
Alice shoulder At this point Annie
and liosmer were occupied i'll making thu
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
WANTS SOAP.

Among the numerous congressional
candidates throughout the state on the
republican ticket who are frantically ap-
pealing to the state committee for funds
is Capt. A P. Petrie, of the Rock Island
district. Now truly this is sad. Where
are our local Goulds and Vanderbilts, that
they let their candidate go begging for
soap? Can they have awakened to the
real condition of affairs and discovered
that Petrie is a gone gosling? 1t must be
SO. But how curious it is that Petrie
claims the district by 1000 majority, and
is now begging for money as well as
votes. We actually feel sorry for our
republican friends who must keenly feel
the disgrace into which they have fallen.
Think of it, We gods! The republicans of
the grand old Eleventh district, with their
former large majority, pleading for aims
like beggar starving for want of bread.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

Rev II. S, Stevens, 102 Eighth street.
N. E, Washington, D. c., writes under
date of February It'll, 1884 Last sum
mer, while pastor of a church at Crom-
well, Conn, / obtained two bottles of
Athlophoros for trial by gentleman who
has been subject to protracted and very
severe attacks of rheumatism. He tells
me that the effect of the medicine has
been marvellous. 1t has brought him out
every time, and now he keeps the article
on hand, and resorts to its use upon any
recurring symptoms of his pain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
..eIya r.ockwood,s BAND.

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Oct 3l.-A sensation
was created here Wednesday night by tho
appearance on the streets of about fifty
young men, members of Company b, Second
regiment, Iowa National Guards. wearing
Mother Hubbard dresses and poke bonnets.
The procession paraded the main streets, and
terminated at the Ackley house, from the
balcony Of which a member of the company
personating the women's candidate for the
presidency, made an elaborate and taking
speech The affair brought out the largest
crowd of any political demonstration since
the opening Of the campaign Banis played,
the ky was Illuminated with fireworks, aud
the affair put Republicans and Democrats
alike in u good humDr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

THE floating vote in this country has
always been regarded as independent and
existed before that term ever found its
way into politics. 1t has at times done
infinite good, both in state and national
affairs, driving the most relentless of ma
chine politicians to distraction, but it has
never accomplished any success so splcn-
did as it will achieve this year The de-
feat of Blaine and the restoration OF hon
est government is something of which
the independents mag well be proud.
Politicians have at times trembled before
the labor vote, the prohibition vote and
the greenback vote, because each of these
could be counted, and had their distinc-
tive organization, but the independents
only voted as individuals Now, however,
they side with the democrats, and will help
to achieve one of the greatest victories
known to American politics.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
STATE HOUSE APPROPRIATION

1t is estimated that it will take S531, =
T13 to complete the state house at
Springfield, and the people on next Tues
day will he asked to decide whether or
not, the amount will be allowed. We
hardly see why the appropriation should
not be allowed, As the money already cX
pended on it would be wasted unless the
work is completed. State pride alone
should be sufficient to achieve the desired
end. There is another thing that should
be especially remembered in considering
the necessity of finishing the state house
and that is economy. Every year the
matter is put off the cost of the work is
increased The natural wear and tear is
aggravated 10y the exposure of unfinished
portions to the action OF the elements.
Conceding that the building will be CONS
pleted. economy would dictate that it be
done now. The work would not cost the
people a dollar in the shape of extra tax
alton. The money to do the work is Is
ing idle in the state treasury. 1t would
be better to set it afloat in business chan>
nels than to let it remain where it is.
Another proposition is the adoption of
a constitutional amendment, which would
permit the governor to veto single items
in an appropriation bill, without yetoing
the entire bill. This will have a tenden>
cy to increase the executive and at the
same time diminish the Legislative power,
but on tho whole the amendment is dcsir.
able. and will probably carry.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

A PRIVATE telegram received in CHI
cago from one of the best informed dCm>
ocrats in Wisconsin, has this word of
comfort: We expect to carry Wiscon-
sin. There is q great change among the
Germans and Norwegians. Our con
gressional nominations throughout the
state are strong, and all are working
hard. Every report we get is very en-
couraging. We also expect to get the
legislature and elect a democratic sena-
tor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
AN ANSWER WANTED.

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commencing Electric Bittcrs, will prove
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act directly on the diseased parts. Every
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tie by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

CHICAGO, Oct. SIR Power Palmer,
partner in the prominent insurance house
of H. j. Streight &, Co, of this city, reg
istered at the Revere house on Tuesday.
Wednesday he signed physicians name to
an order for quantity of laudanum, which
was procured by q messenger. Thursday
afternoon he was founf' dead in his room
under circumstances clearly indicating sui
eide His partners refuse to talk but the
police say that they expect sensational devel
pI1mnptE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

LINCOLN, Ills, Oct S1.-The Woman's
Christian Temperance union was refused
the use of the Methodist Episcopal church
here for the purpose of holding services
recommended by the Prohibition national
executive committee. The services were
to consist Of an all-day prayer-meeting,
ana, it being estimated that drink" causes a
death every six minutes, the bell was to be
tolled at such intervals The ladies left the
church in a body and visited and held short
services i'll every saloon in the city, and then
repaired to the Christian church, where reg
ular services were held
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

DEMOCRATS, don't listen to the seductive
tongue that tells you that Paddelford will
surely be elected, and you can afford to
cast u votes for some other candidate.
This is only scheme to defeat Mr. Pad
deIford. and should not be countcnanced
by any honest democrat. Be sure and
give your candidate three votes
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
EscbeiIj0uS CoIIerfaus

HALIFAX, O5L 3l.-The students attend
ing Kings College, at Windsor, have rebelled
and demand the dismissal of President Dart
and Professors Deformentor and Butler The
original cause of the trouble is
said to he that Canon Dart treats them
continually with contempt The students
burnt him in efligy in the college grounds on
Monday night The college lectures have
been suspended and the students are stroll
ing idly about town in knots of two and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

Chronic Catarrh i have suffered for
years from Chronic Catarrh Six weeks
ago | was induced to try Ely's Cream
Balm. Relief was instantaneous, and con-
tinued use has resulted in an almost COM
plete Cures. M. Greene, Book keeper,
Steamboat Co., Catskill, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

Boston, Oct 31.-The business mems
Cleveland meeting Thursday noon crowded
Fameuil bah with al audience Of merchants,
bankers and general traders, mostly old OF
1uHtiIa-agcd men. Col. Goldman, Gen.
Osborne, Hon Daniel Doughorty, (of Phila-
rnal, ex-senator Wadleigh, Congressman
Collins, Dr.. Everett and others made brief
aGd.vsas. which were generously applauded
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

PARIS, Oct, 3l.-An official dispatch from
Gen. Briere de L'Isle, dated Hanoi, Oct .,
says: The garrison of Tuyen Guam repulsed
several attacks of the Chinese on the 14th
and 10Th instant, without loss. The enemy
Withdrew discouraged The governors OF
Yum Nan and Lionvinc Phoc have only 1000
men on the Upper Red river No Chinese
are before Keep Chu. Our columns are scour-
ing the country near Yen, / am doing my
best to suppress piracy"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

SPRINGFIELD, His, Oct. 3l.-Ex prisoners
Of war of Illinois have elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: President, l.
H Pike, Bloomington; vice president, S. S.
Knowles, Petersburg; secretary, W. H. Sim,
mons, Gibson City; chaplain, Rev. J. H
Coates, Winchester; treasurer, c. c. George
Blackburn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

THE New York Sun says, Millions of
crows have been seen in ncighboring
states migrating southwark. " To which
the Chicago Times asks: Why don't they
wait, and feast on the carcass of the Suns
party? Millions of crows! Why there
would not he more than a bite apiece for
thaynI
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

railroad. The party received ovations all
the way from Murphysboro At Belleville
reception committee and q band were in
waiting, and the party was conveyed in
carriages TO the residence of Col. John
Thomas, where they dined and rested in the
afternoon, Gen. Logan spoke in the even
ing The town was profusely decorated and
most of the large manufacturing establish
ments here closed in Logan's honor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

TIE office holders who have been fat
tening at the public crib for twentyfour
wears, hate Grover Cleveland.
I'VE love him for the enemies he has
made "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

My daughter and myself, great sufferers
from Catarrh, have been cured by Ely's
Cream Balm. My sense of smell restored
and health greatly improved.-C. M.
Stanley, Merchant, Ithaca. n. Y. easy
TO use Price so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Oct Six Governor
Hendricks was accorded an ovation here
Wednesday. At p. Ill he was es-
corted to the court house square,
where he briefly addressed 5000 peo-
pie He was followed by Mrs, Parnell, who
was loudly choered. The parade at night
was one of the largest of the campaign;
fully 5000 men were in line. A float con-
tanning young ladies carried a Transparency
labeled "We know marriage license is
necessary i'll Illinois" Governor Hendricks
left for ShelbyyiIle, Ind, at 9 O'Clock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

there are the very close and doubtful states
of Wisconsin, Oregonand Colorda, besides
Ohio and Illinois in which the democrats
have at least fighting chance.
We believe that Cleveland will be elect
ed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
Esited Their playmate wish a Lasso

HAMILTON, Ontario, Oct 31.-Dr. Carver's
visit with his company of cowboys to thi,
city set all the small boys lassoing. The re
suit is that a small boy named John Carel
was lassoed by his companions and dragged
along the ground for some distance, receiv,
ing such injuries that h, did SON after
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

PARIS, Oct. 31.-An agitation is in pro.
gress against the price of bread A meeting
Of the bakers was held Wednesday to con.
slider the request Of the project that they
should reduce the prize Ih2y refused by a
vote Of Bal to POI
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
bfelVa Lockwood,

piTTS8UEe, Pa, Oct 81 - Mrs Belva
lockwood, presidential candidate Of the
EqRatr hts party, was in the city several
nous Thursday morning, en- route for Mich
i.yaf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

What is the whole duty of q married
MANI" asks the new conjugal catechism:
To be agreeable to his wife and keep DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup i'll the house for the
children when they get cold, of course.
Ask US something harder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
THE MARKETS.


CHICAGO, Oct 80.
Allan Mclntyra & Co.'S market circular
of this evening says the markets ON the board
of trade were firm to-day and closed strong.
Wheat-November, oIcned 145c. closed
74Ic; December, opened Is c, closed 76Ac;
January, opened &c, closed T&sc Corn
October, opened He, closed 42c; Novem-
Der, opened and closed II &C; year, opened
and closed S9Isc Pork-January, opened
Sll4215, closed SlL45. Lard-January
opened $685., closed S641.
Live Stock-1ha Union Stock yards re-
ports the following range Of prices: Hogs
Market opened fairly active and firm, with
prices fully lOc higher; packers and shippers
buying freely; light grades, S4.l564. 70
rough packing, S42aWl 70; heavy packing
and shipping lots, 81 1uul5 Cattle-Natives
very dun; exports, SG.2lW6.7 20: good te
choice, So 40GI6; common 10 fair, $4@4 20;
butchers, S2.25Gi; Texan, strong, Sj.SOGl;
stockers dull; S29UGl Shoep-Market dull;
inferior 10 fair, SEQ -; medium TO good,
S3@3.15; lambs STA Ljp
Produce: Butter-Fmc creamery, 2s@S0c
held stock, 25W1 5c; %oa6 So iiae dairy, lSW
dc; fair to good packiug, i0Wi2c Eggs
Choice counts, 2lM23c. Potatoes Good tc
choice early rose. $!tI;l1r: Sweet potatoes
Choice western s. oGUl501 per bbl Fruits
Apples good 10 fine, Sl.50@200 per Dbl.
peaches, good t. best. Sl.0JV1l.53 Der peck
grapes, line. '6pSc per H. Hay-Fnc
timothy, 5000 100 per ton, prairie, fine tl
choice, Si.00W95O.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

CoRREsPONDENCE.-Loca news Of general IN
crest solicited from every town in Rock Island
and adjoining Counties. Letters must reach the
Office not later than Wednesday TO insure insertion
the same week in the Weekly. all news of spec
ial importance should be sent as soon as received
~ special dspatch or by TELEPHONE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

Colonel Louis de LusigDan, who died
the other day at St. Petersburg, was a
crank claimant who professed to consider
himself king of Cyprus.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
Detroit,

DETROIT, Mich, Oct 80.
Wheat-Steady; No, ! white, 771lc cash
and NoTrmber: 79izc, December; No. 3 red,
Sic c-,-!t ,,'td November; SIC December;
No. ) rel, 66'5c, longbeIry SEC nominal
Corn~-No. :, 45$lc Oats Light mixed,
sS1lc asked; No 2 white, zoe; No 2, 2she,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
Pretty Women.

Ladies who would retain refreshness
and vivacity. Don't fail to cry "Wells
Health Remover"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

For Representatives.. II. PADDELFORD.
For States Attorney-ELN0RE W. HURST
For Circuit Clerk-GEO. W. HENRY.
For GEORGETOWN ALBRIGHT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

Nine. Theo says Nine Colombief
MAIZE 100000 francs out of hsr Sarah
Blrnam" book.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

In Victoria, B. c.. fine of $50 is i'm
posed upon Indians found with intoxicat-
ing liquors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
Gen. Logan at BeIIeviiIe.

BELLEvILLE Oct. 31-The Logan party
reached Belleville at half past 10 o'clock
''''''''''"" morning on the Cairo Short Line
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

NATIONAL:
For Prcsident-GROVER CLEVELAND.
For Vice President-TIl0MASA A. HENDRICKS.
STATE
For Governor GARTER Fl. HARRISON.
For Lieutenant Governor, HENRY SETTER.
Secretary of State,-MTCHAEL j. DOUGHERTY.
For Treasurer,-ALFRED ORENDORFF.
For Auditor Pub. Acc'ts-WALTER f. CARLTN.
For Attorney General,-ROBERT A. MoKINLAY
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
o. B. FICEIIN. WIN. G. EWING.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
1st-J. W. Doane. 18th VIM. Prentiss.
Id Il. Healy. 18th Henry Phillips.
3D. II. Ward. 13th-H. p SUBWAY
4th-H. ID. C0lvin. 14th-W. 4. Kirk.
5th-James Moran. 15th-J. r. Cummings.
6th--IOhn +. Smith, 10TH. c. Alien.
Tth-J. II. Blish. 1.-THE. b. Buck.
Sth-w. w. Sturtz. lSth-tieo. W. Aiken.
9th-GeO C. Harrington 19th--F. NJ. YounEblood.
10th Geo. j. Wilson, 20th-W. X. Murphy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31
New York.
No.

INV York, OCT 81.
Wheat-Fcry dull and so &C lower; No.
! white, noniinal No. rel November, S49S
@4l2c; December, S64WS6lgc: January,
IS s@SS4c; MAY, 25LswSol4c Corn-Dull
and Il shade lower; mixed western spot. 53G
5513c; future, 4>@53Lc Oats--Duli and de
Ginning. western, 3llsW3jc. Provisions
Beef, dull ana easy; new extra, $l20 Pork,
steady new mess siG51la Ii -. Lard opened
firner, later weaker; steam, S1.i7i5
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-31

GOULD, Vanderbilt and the whole crew
of monopolists whose Golfers are gorged
with i'll made wealth bate Cleveland
I'VE love him for the enemies he has
made