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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-30

not be induced, by personal or political
consideration, to leave the path which
sound common sense has shown him to be
the right one, and for these reasons has
repelled the worst elements of his party,
while Blaine has attracted them; man
perfectly unmoved by the hue and cry
raised by Butler and Grady and the rab-
BILE generally and who would undoubtedly
decline the presidency were it to be obtain
ed at the price of concession to those per-
sons in return for their friendship.
Hence it was that the declaratation of
delegate in the Chicago convention, (Gen.
Bragg, of Wis., was applauded to the echo
throughout the country, when he said,
owe love Cleveland most on account of
the enemies which he has made. To this
great truth is only to be added, and "We
oppose Blaine most strenuously on ac-
count of the friends he has made.
Ex>Governor Solomon, of Wisconsin,
reviewed the Mull'gan letters and said he
believed Blaine to be thoroughly cor
rupt man, man unworthy the vote or
confidence of the people of this country
Joseph Pulitzer, editor of the New York
World, in the course of his speech said
The history of the state of Maine is ample
proof of what Blaine represents. Why,
if the laws passed in Maine, with the full
aid and consent of Jas. G. Blaine, were
still in force today, no foreignborn citizen
would have vote to cast for him. This
enlightened state, (Maine) has for many
years prohibited ale, porter, lager beer
and other malt liquors, wines and cider,
as well as all distilled spirits, making it a
criminal offence, punishable by fine and
Imprisonment | hold prohibition can
have no place in any system of govern
ment based upon the will of people and
the free consent of the government We
are guaranteed the inalienable rights of
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Prohibition is repugnant TO every idea of
popular self government and American
freedom. 1t is emphatically unconstiu>
tional revolutionary and void, Obstructive
and subservive to the very foundation of
a true republic and fraught with danger
TO its existence.
Resolutions in the spirit of the speeches
were adopted. The preamble said: Jas.
G. Blaine is one of the most fanatical
champions of the most narrow minded
temperance compulsion and of the politi>
cal disfranchisement of adopted citi-
zens"
The following telegram from Grover
Cleveland was read Il regret that | am
not able to attend the meeting today /
hope it will be as successful as its most
enthusiastic promoters can desire"
Mayor Edison also sent regrets. Before
the meeting adjourned Carl Schurz ap.
peared on the platform. His appearance
was the signal for the most enthusiastic
eutburst of applause that has been heard
in this city during this campaign. The
audience simply went half wild and
shouted and cheered for over three min
utes. At length Schurz was permitted to
say he was weary otter his extended trip
| through the west. He told his hearers he
had met with the kindest reception all
through the west, and that everywhere he
found great enthusiasm for the democra-
| tic ticket. An overflow meeting was held
in Irving Hall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-30

Ammonia is obtained in large quanti.
ties by the putrefaction of the urine OF
animals Encyclopedia Britannica.
Every housekeeper can test baking
powder containing this disgusting drug
by placing can of the Royal" or"An-
drews" Pearl top down on hot stove
until heated, then remove the cover and
smell.
Prove it by the above test Jn2odwtI.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-30

DR.. ]. W. Stark, Dentist, 1922 Second
avenue. d1yr.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-30
Jersey Cattle Not I'm Demand.

New YORK, Sept 3O.-Mr, Easton's new
horse and cattle exchange was opened Mon
day with a grand combination sale of reg
istered Jersey cattle The bidding was pool
and the cattle dealers present did not seen
t., take an interest in the sale, notwithstand
ing the excellent animals which were put up
The highest price realized was $500 for th'
imported bull Composite"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-30
THE PRtTTI ST LADY IN ROCK ISLAND.

Remarked TO a friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
Others had no effect whatever. So to
prove this o. Grotjan will guarn
tee it to ALL Price 90 cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-30

LONDON, Sept. 30.-The steamship Fara.
day has commenced laying the last section Of
the deep-sea portion of the Macksy Bennett;
cable, and is making steady progress, not
s..-4---a:-.- al. .-aatiAr is bad.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-30
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg, S7.75;
range, nut and No. 4 $500 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality of
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith's coal. Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. diff E. G. FRAZIER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
THE HARLEM REGATTA.
Summary OF the Various Events and
Their Hosults-oourtney ana Ross Both
Present. 81.

Summary OF the Various Events and
Their Results-oourtney ana Ross Both
Present.
New YORK, June 3-The Harlem Regatta
association, which Is composed of the princi-
pie clubs whose headquarters are on the Har-
lem river, occupied the mile straight-away
course above the Fourth avenue bridge
all day to-day in its twelfth annual regatta.
The morning was used up in trial heats and
the afternoon in finals. The following is q
summary Of the events and their results !:
Double scull shells, the Nassaus beat the New
Rochelle crew by six lengths in 6m. 27ls;
pair- gigs, the New York Athletic club
crew won in I'm. 223s.
Junior single sculls-W. G. B. Kemp, of the
New York Rowing club, won in I'm. 26fs
Junior four-oared shells-The Station Island
crew were the winners in 6m. 2S!s, The
Unions had walkover in the four-oared
she'll race. Senior single sculls-The only
rowers were William j. Murphy, of the
Metropolitans, and II. o. Morse, of the
Nassaus. Morse entered a protest against
Murphy, on the ground that Murphy was not
q member Of the Metropolitan club and that
he was professional. Morse rowed hard for
half mile and then slowed down. Murphy
won by twenty lengths in time that was not
taken.
Eght-oared shell race. This was the event
of the day. The Metropolitans, Columbia
College, and the New York Rowing club
started, Jim Pilkington's Metropolitan crew
was the favorite and won after close con-
test with the college boys by less than half q
length. The New Yorks were nowhere at
any time.
Wallace Ross and Plasted, in double
scull, and Geo, Hosmcr, in single, gave
exhibitions. Charley Courtney was on tho
referees boat. He had come over from Oak
Point to see the Princeton college crew row.
He has the Cornell crew in charge. When
asked If he expected to win his race with
Ross next Saturday he replied, "Well, Ross
will know after the match that he has been
to boat racen
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
CONDENSED LOCALS.

The fountain at tho western end Of tho M
street bridge needs painting, and has not
been running for two years.
Several East Washington merchants and
citizens are preparing pct TO- to congress,
asking that postal station building DO
erected on one Of the public squares in that
section.
Alta meeting held last night at the National
Rifles armory Of the honorary members IL
was decided TO collect and appropriate funds
toward defraying the expenses of the Phila-
pany the Rides upon their western summer
trip About fifteen OF the honorary MEM
bers will go with tho battalion.
The police lioutenants, whose pay was
reduced to $1,000 per aunum by tho house a
few weeks ago, have written lettor to tho
commissioners asking that IL bo restored to
the original figure, $l40O. The petition is
signed by all of tho lieutenants, and their
claims arc set forth in n concise manner. The
commissioners will probably refer the letter
to congress, with favorable recommendation.
The Classical society met at Miss Ransom's s
studio on Tuesday evening. Dr. Patton,
president Of Howard university, read very
able paper on "Pantheism;" Judge Willard,
of South Carolina, made an eloquent speech
on the same subject; Rov. DIR. Waynooop, of
Georgetown, who has spent ten years of mis-
sionary lifo in India, gave his impressions
from personal observation of the religion of
tho Hindoos and its effect upon their lives.
The discussion was concluded by few re-
marks by Col. Wood, of Kansas.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
1AToN1A AND LERoME.
Harry Gilmore Wins the LNtonia Cup
After an Exciting Race.

hAAtt "th A1ACiNAhk huots
Cov1NaroN, KY, juno 3.-The racing was
continued here to-day. Tho weather was
fine, but the track was dusty and slow. The
attendance was good.
First race five furlongs, for all ages--Mam.
monist /; Finality, .; sudio McNairy, 3.
Time 1:02R.
Second race, one mile and a quarter, for all
ages-Ada Glenn, l; Vanguard, 3 Rosciusko,
3. Time, 2:l3.
Third race, milo heats, handicap for g.
ycar-olds and upward 2, 1, Il;
Richard l., 1,2,2. Time, 1;iG, 1:46, 1:l7i.
Fourth race, the Latonia cup, for 3-year-
olds and upward, two miles and q quarter
Harry Gilmore won by head from Levant
and TaSgatherer who ran a dead heat for
second place. Time, 4:l2l.
NEW YORK, June 3.-First race nc Jerome
park to-day was for 2-year-olds, one-half
mile, and was won by Elmendorf, Heliotropo
second, Mystic third. Time, 5Ol seconds.
The one and ono-oighth miles race Jack of
Hearts won, Gonfalon second, Mimi Colt
third Time, 2:0l.
The great Metropolitan handicap, all ages,
one and a half miles, Gen. Monroe won,
Hartford second Trafalgar third. Time,
2.l2l.
Steeplechase short course Echo won, Tom
Maven second, Wooster third. Time, 332l.
The ladies' stakes, for 3-year-old fllies, one
and half miles, Duchess led off and won
easily, Economy second, Monage third. Time,
2.46.
BosToN, Juno 3 The June meeting at
Beacon park opened to-day with light
attendance. The races were dull and unin-
terosting, the winners practically having
walkover.
GOSHEN, N. Y, Juno 3.--The trotting races
at Goshen Driving park began to-day. Tho
229 race was won by Sargent's Breeze
Medium in three straight heats Time, 2:29E
2;20, and 2:30. The three-minute raco was
won by Harrington's Revenge in 2:324, 2:31 /,
and 2:3i
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
TWENTY YEARS AFTER.
An EK-Union, EI-confedorato Soldier
Finds His Family West and East.

An ET-Union, EI-confedorato Soldier
Finds His Family West and East.
NEW York, juno 3.-When the war of til Q
rebellion broke out James A. Drake, native
of Westchester county, resided in Now Or
leans. He was drafted into tho confederate
army and deserted soon afterward Subs o.
quently he enlisted in tho federal army, and
was taken sick in Virginia, where
1t was reported that he died. His
only sister subsequently became Mrs
Lyman Cobb, wife Of the cashier
of the Yonkers Savings bank. Mrs. Cobb
made every effort to ascertain something
definite about her brothers fate, but could
discover nothing. For twenty years Mrs.
Cobb has believed that her brother was dead.
On May 20 last letter addressed ITO Any
War Veteran" was received at the Fort
Wayne Qud.) postoflice containing inquiries
about brother Of the writer who was sup
posed to be in that vicinity. The letter was
handed to n veteran, who read it, and gave
II to Henry Drake, tho mailing clerk at the
Fort Wayne postoffce. The writer was
James A. Drake, and tho clerk was the
brother for whom the writer was inquiring.
Mrs. Cobb, Of Yonkers, was informed of
the existence of the long-lost brother in New
Orleans and she Immediately wrote to him.
Yesterday she received reply informing her
that he is desirous TO meet his relatives, from
whom he has been separated such q long
time. He will come north this summer and
enjoy happy family reunion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
Democratic delegates elected.

UTICA, N. Y. June 3.-The first assembly
district democratic convention held here to-
day elected delegates to the state convention.
Uninstructed, but are understood to favor
Flower.
Troy, N. Y, Juno 3.--The democrats of tho
second assembly district of Rensselaer, county
to-day elected delegates TO the state conven-
tion for Tilden. All the delegates from
RENSSELAER, county, nine in number, are for
Tilden.
PRESeoTT ARIZ, Juno 3.--The democratic
central committee elected yesterday w. X.
Meade and J. IL. Ouray delegates to the demo-
cratic national convention at Chicago. They
are instructed for Tilden and Hendricks.
ATLANTA, Ga, June 3--Nearly every
county in the state elected delegates to-day
10 the state democratic convention. Three
tourths were instructed for Tilden and the
balance are considered as for him. Not a
vote was cast against Tiden.
AUGUSTA Ca, June Sat the democratic
mass meetings to-day in the counties in the
tenth district tho Hon. George IT, Barnes was
unanimously recommended for the nomina-
tiOn for congress. The Hon. Seabern Reese
will have no democratic opposition for con-
gress in the eighth district.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
Mr.. Blaine ia Boston.

BosToN, June 3.-The Washington train
was an hour and half late this morning.
Blaine, who was on board, was unable to
make connection with the morning train for
his homo in Augusta, and accordingly spent
the forenoon in this city. lie took the noon
train to Portland. He would talk politics
with no one. He is reported as having said
to Il personal friend before he left the city,
that no did not expect to benominated, and
that the candidate would be dark horse.
There is good authority for tho statement
that the Blaine men will, at his request
support Gen. Sherman if the nomination OF
Blaine appears impraeticablo.
AUGUSTA, ME-, June 3.-Everything is
quiet here, in view of the anticipated arrival
Of Mr. Blaine and family. No private wire
has been connected with tho residence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
PERSONAL.

Hon. John w, Thompson president Of the Ma
ttonal Metropolitan bank, will sail for Europe on
the lith, TO be gone two months,
b. A. Wood ana wife, Portland, Me-; ]. IL. ST.
Clair and wife, Baltimore, Nd. w. A. Carpinter,
New York. Chas, o. Olson, London, England; IL.
a, iambnght U. s, NJ; b. IL. Henning and wife,
Reading, Pa. aud A. Keey aud wife, Pennsyl.
Yania, are at the st. James.
Mrs. y; G. WRllbrldge, Belleville Canada; Miss
shaw, Glasgow Scotland; Capt. J. II. Manning
Boston Hon, VIM, H. c. Goode, Sidney, Ohio: N.
Judge T. T. Wilcox, DenyeI Coli V. J.. Terrell
Misslislpbii Hon. Q; l., buckingham, New York;
MISS l. Richards, Boston, Miss A. M. McAllister
and ~ y, Fhllllppi, U. :. M are AZ the Ebbllh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
BASE BALL, Athletic park, to-day.


The alarm from box 25 at 0.40 o'clock last
night was caused by fro in the third story
of house No. 901 I street northwest, owned
and occupied by James w. Donnelly. The
origin is unknown. The flames were ex-
tinguished by the police aud citizens without
the services of the fire department. Damage
$50.
At 1910 o'clock last night an alarm was
turned in from box 621, at Tenth and IL
streets northeast, bright light being seen in
the county. Two engines proceeded to the
city limits. The cause of tho fire was not
ascertained, but it is thought to have been
tho burning of barn and lot of hay.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
simon Cameron Confident.

PHILADELPHIA, June Seen. Simon Cam.
eron sat at supper in his parlor at the Girard
house last night, and ran his fingers through
his white locks when asked about his opinion
Of the political situation.
l am not" he said, "making any per-
sonal fight in this matter, and / have no
preferences. i bolieve that whoever is nomi-
mated at Chicago will bo elected. If you
quote me at all, quote mo to that effecG !
have not bit of doubt that the party will
win. 1 don't even feel worried over tho
prospect of the nomination of Tilden. be.
lieve that the Chicago convention will give
us ticket that will easily sweep tho coun-
try"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04

Fur Wsuther. tOiiouJd in southern portion by light
shocers, light Udriabie wfnds, slight fall in temper
atlre in northern portion, 40 GhaHge az tsmpGraure
m southern portion.
Yesterdays sthermometer-7a. m. 6l.3o II a. M,
79Ao p. m, $500; z p, M, 1922; IL D. ~, $3.50;
maxinumi SG,O'i minimum, 56,S'.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
CALIFORNIA battery, Athletic park, to-day.
Bursting of n Dam.

81. JoHN's, N. B., June IA dispatch from
Little Bay this evening gives an account of a
melancholy accident at Notro Dame bay. A
number of men were engaged driving logs to
New Bay saw mill when tho dam burst with
terrific force. sweeping all before it. Two
bodies have been recovered and identified as
those of Stephen Wiseman and John Stuck
less.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
PLANS OF THE EDMUNDs MEN.

Chicago, juno 3.--The leaders of the Ed
munds movement held a consultation in the
rooms of George William Curtis tonight,
and in the view that they held the balance of
power, they decided to keep up the fight
until either sufficient number of votes came
their way TO decide the contest in his favor,
or else to give their strength to some one of
their liking. -...
Some of the Edmunds men aftorward held a
consultation with the Arthur people, and
the bond between the two appears to be
binding enough to cause them to join hands
against tho Blaine people. The Wisconsin
people consulted, and tho name Of General
Sherman was considered as one which they
mi ght at the proper time spring on the con-
Vcntion.
Tho committee on credentials had only
considered the contested Alabama case up to
midnight, and appeared to be in for a full
night session. .. I.. .-...
Some of the hopeful delegates affect to be-
lievo that balloting for president will be
reached by tomorrow evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04

ANOTHER SET BACK FOR BLAINE.
CHICAGO, June 3.-Thc committee on
organization was in session till q late hour
tonight. After electing George b. Williams,
of Indiana, chairman of the committee, pro-
coeded to the election of n permanent chair
man and secretary of tho convention. The
Hon. Galusha A. Grow, Of Pennsylvania, was
put in nomination by the friends Of Blaine aud
g. IL. Henderson, of Missouri, by the opposi-
tion. Henderson was elected by vote of 20
to II. Charles w. Elisbee, Of Michigan, was
unanimously elected secretary.
Maj. Mckinley, chairman of the committee
on resolutions, said tonight that it was too
early TO indicate tho points Of the platform,
but that he intended to make an effort to
have u reasonable tariff plank inserted in the
resolutions, and would probably be successful.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
PrnhnhIH All Arn Lnsf.

ST. JOINS, N. f., June 3,-Fourteen of the
crew of the ice-strandcd brig Confederate left
their vessel on May 81 to endoavor to reach
land. They have not since been heard Of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
She wouldn't Go Home and He shot Her.

BALTIMORE, June 3.-Samuel Palmer, col
ored, of Northumberland county, Virginia,
shot his wife in the southern section of this
city tonight. He wanted her TO return to
their home, which she refused, when he
drew q revolver and shot her twice, One ball
took effect in her lett arm and the other in
the abdomen. The last shot is said by the
physicians to be fatal. Palmer was arrested.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04

ATLANTA, GA, June 3.-Liberty hall, the
home of tho late Alexander II. Stephens, was
sold to-day for $4,000 to tho Stephens Monu-
mental association.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
CONDENSED rrLEGnAMs.

The Prince of Orange (crown prince of Iol-
andl who is Ill with fever, is considered to DO in
critical condition.
The wreck Of the steamship City of Columbus,
at New Bedford Mass, with its contents, was
sold at auction yesterday to the Boston Towboat
company for S760.
The convention of the American Flint Glass
Workers union is called to meet at Pittsburg Pa,
July2. Delegates. from all parts of the country
viii 10 In attendance. The Nan onal Window
Glass Workers association will hold Its annual
convention at Pttsbure July 5.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04

pended in midair. The front of this gallery
is Scod with the coats of arms of the several
states on a background of festOoned flags.
Fluttering from tho arches are tho national
colors and tho flags Of all nations, Ihe
prevailing color in the body Of the hall is
dull Indian red to a point where the arches
seem to spring from the galleries, and from
this point embracing the dome OF the build-
ing, Is q light sky blue.
Before 10 o'clock the great auditorium
began to be sprinkled by early comers and
when the band located in the extreme south
ern part of the building, burst forth with n
martial strain tho stream OF arrivals became
steady aud unceasing until the scene from the
speakers platform was that Of an unbroken,
undulating sea of faces. The first OF tho
delegates began tn arrived At 1880 and the full
delegations were in their allotted places be-
fore the noon hour.
Tho following members of tho United States
senate were present among the delegates aud
on tho main stage: Mcssrs. Aldrich, Blair,
Hoar Platt, Miller, Of New York; Miller of
California Sewell Malone, Palmer, Congcr,
Harrison, Cullom, sabin, Plumb, Manderson,
Bowen, Dolph, and Jones, of Nevada.
Among the representatives in congress
forming part of tho state delegations, and
among tho Observers Of the sCeno were Messrs.
Boutelle, Milligap, Dingley, of Maine; stewart,
of Vermont; Rice, of Massachusetts; skinner,
Burlcigh, Wadsworth, of New York; william
Walter Phelps, of New Jersey; Baync, Bing-
ham, Of Pennsylvania; Holtou, of Maryland;
Libby, of Virginia; O'Hara, of North Caro-
lima Snalls, of South Carolina; Jcfiords, OF
Mississippi Kellogg, of Louisiana; Houk,
Pettibone. of Tennessee Ochiltreo, of Texas;
Mckinley, Robinson Hart, of Ohio; Calkins,
Browne, Peelle, Steolc, of Indiana; Thomas,
Davis Adams, of Illinois; Washington, OF
Minnesota Horr, Of Michigan; Anderson,
Morrl, of Kansas; Valentine, of Nebraska.
The gavel used by the chairman is a bean
tiful piece Of workmanship. 1t is made OF
specimens of wood from every state and ter
rtory in the union, including Alaska. The
pieces are closely Joined and highly polished
and tho whole ia surrounded by bands of
gold bearing the inscription, Presented to
the chairman of the republican national
convention of 1884 by A. II, Andrews &
Co." The handle is from the charter oak of
Hartford, Conn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-04
Tho Road 70 Riches.

IT TQN STTtct No US.
One day few weeks ago one of the richest
men in Chicago was asked for private inter
view by a stranger, who explained:
you are very rich. You have had wonder
full luck. Tell mo what to speculate in that
may make money. .-
"Neyer speculate at ALL" was the serious
answer
But you have made money in railroad
stocks, wheat, silver mines, canal stocks,
&C."
Not dollar, young man In fact, that's
the way have lost thousands"
why, then, how have you made your
wealth -
" BY inventing spring bed and patenting
bootiack. Let all speculation alone, aud
turn your attention to the solid wants of tho
people,"