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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
7 Hennepin Cana!

The Chicago Times of Tuesday contains
the following in regard TO the canal:
A meeting Of congressman and other
gentlemen from the northwest interested
in the Hennepin canal project was held in
the banking and currency committee
room, Washington, on Monday evening.
Newspaper men were excluded, inasmuch
as the object Of the meeting was free
interchange of opinion, which was not
thought possible if it were understood
that the proceedings would be given to
the public Among others present was
Mr. Dore, of Chicago, In conversation
with Times representative Mr.. Dorc
said. The most active friends Of the
canal were in attendance, prominent
among whom were Gen. T. J. Henderson,
of Illinois, D. B. Henderson, of Iowa,
Judge Murphy, and Mr.. Cullen. men
ton these gentlemen particularly for the
| friends of the measure are under great
obligations to them for the tireless inter
est they have shown in the matter from
the very beginning" Continuing, Mr..
Dore said: Il regard the prospect foI
passing the bill by the house as good. 1t
is believed that the development OF
the wheat industry in British India,
with the view of making that en-
pire the great granery of Great Britain, by
the expediture of vast sums of money in
the construction of canals and a kind OF
subsidizing of railways in consideration
of their carrying the freight to deer
waters at cheaper rates by guaranteeing &
certain interest on the cost of cOnstruc
ton, is beginning TO attract the attention
of members of congress, and therefore
will have a favorable influence on the
passage of this bill. Certain members OF
the lower house, who have heretofor,
given the subject but little thought, art
beginning to appreciate the fact tina
unless the cereals of this country can bt
delivered at the seaboard at the least pos
sible expense we will be unable to retail
the foreign markets for our surplus bread
stuffs. So far as can ascertained from
careful review of the house, should sa,
that a maiorit of that body will be foun,
voting for it when it comes up for con
slderatiOn.'
The bill, it will be remembered. wa
| I first referred to the committee on railway
and canals, and by them reported back t
the house by vote of to in its favor
1t is now on the house calendar. Nj
9 Dore thinks if its friends realize that
9 can not be reached this session, an etfol
S will be made some time this month to tax
I it up out of its regular order, and fix
day for its consideration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
A League Against England.

BERLIN, March5 5. The German ministerial
organs associate the alliance of Russia, Ger
many and Austria with the coming league
of the continental powers against the mari
time and commercial preponderance OF
England A notable article appears in
The Kreuz Zeitung which predicts the
formation of a league, including France,
to break the insular supremacy of Eng
land, which, it says, by the annexation
of Egypt has completed the links of gi:
gantic chain extending from Gibraltar to
China and coiled around the body of Europe
monopolizing the commerce of the world
and making the Mediterranean sea and In
dian ocean English lakes.
The Berlin Post urges France to JOIN tht
alliance, promising more substantial benefit
than those arising from her entente witt
England.
Dr. Busehe, under foreign secretary, in al
article in The Grcnzboten remarks that Rus
sia's progress toward India is matter Of in
difference to Germany. England, be says
'is no longer our ally, but regards US witt
evident mistrust." 1t is supposed thes
| articles are indications Of a diplomatic cam
| paign against England.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
snriaser,s Committee.

WASHINGTON CRY, March 5.-Harvey A.
Wilson, receiver of public monies at Mont
gomery, Ala, and ex-deputy United States
marshal, was examined by the house com
mttee on expenditures in the department of
justice regarding charges to the effect that he
had assaulted Examiner Wiegard and at
tempted to take his life. Witness said he had
been accosted ON the street by Wiegard in an
insolent nnd threatening manner, and acting
under the impulse of the moment
had struck him. Wiegard motioned as
if to draw a pistol, and witness
drew his pistol. Wiegard fed. Heshad not
been in the habit of carrying pistol, and
did so at the time because his life was threat
ened by parties attending court. Witness
produced the affidavit of the chief of police
of Montgomery, who was an eyewitness to
the affray, and who said witness could have
shot Wiegard if he desired, and would have
been justified in doing SO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
eOYCOTTING BLACK MEN.
Philadelphia Pencil Pushers Draw
ing the Color Lime.

PHILADELPHIA, March 5.-Conslderable
excitement has been caused here by the leak
ing out Of the fact that for several days
past colored men have been regularly en-
ployed as reporters on the local staff
of The Philadelphia Times. Aleck Davis
a mulatto, 81 years of age, and until
last October a policeman, was encountered
by reporters of two other morning papers
working up assignments to which they had
been detailed. Davis is a stalwart fellow,
said to be a graduate Of the Howard Coiored
school at Washington. The other reporters
surprise soon gave way to feeling of indig-
nation, and it is said a tacit agreement to
boycott the colored man has been entered
into The other colored men have not beon
seen openly at work A Philadelphia
reporter was sent to Bordentown to
inquire into the case Of Philip Mathews, a
butcher, who swallowed his false teeth on
Washington's birthday, and has not been
able to eat anything since. When the cotored
man stalked into the parlor and declared, Il
represent The Philadelphia Times, the as
sembled Bordontowners were dumbfounded,
and at first no one believed him. The negroes
Of Philadelphia feel an intense interest il
! this rise of their race in the learned voca
| tions There are now some fifteen colored
men on the police force under the admins
tration of Mayor King, whose term
expires April l, and their prospective
removal by Mayor-elect Smith is already {
matter of indignant comment This intensi
! fies the feeling on the reportorial question
The negroes Of Philadelphia have alway'
been numerous: some of them are wealthy
and respectable, and as long ago as 1910 {
| blue book of the elite colored society Wa
published There ara three coored mel
regularly enrolled on The Times staff
all on space Davis has excited tn
| wrath of his colorei brethren by
obtaining admission to a negro meeting
which was said to be secret, and to which h
| was granted entrance on the score of hi
color, no one suspecting his motives. S
| high-fown was Davis account of this meet
ing, and so extravagant, that it provoke
letters of correction. The Journalists clu
of the Quaker city is one of the best know
in the country, and members indignant
deny that the new colored reporters will
admitte1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
Municipal Elections.

CHICAGO, March 5.-Muncipal elections
were held Monday in Wisconsin, Iowa and
Maine with varied results. In Iowa the fight
was largely decided by the liquor question
and the results were mixed, the Democrats
carrying a number of towns, assisted
by the saloon element. Burlington elected 6
ci ticket selected by Republican conven
ton without regard to party. In Maine the
returns announced mostly Republican vic
tories Darlington, Wis, elected a counci
In favor of 500 license.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

LONDON, March Sin the house Of COM
mons, Rt Hon. Frederick Stanley, Con-
servative, gave notice of his intention to
move that no supplies he granted to the
government until they made full and ex-
plicit statement of their Egyptian policy.
The Conservatives greeted this with loud
cheers.
Fritzmaurice, under secretary of state for
foreign affairs, stated that no attempt would
be made to relieve Kassala, as it was believed
that the garrison could he withdrawn with
out difficulty.
Extraordinary precautions are being taken
to insure the safety of Buckingham palace.
The movements of all persons found lurking
about the neighborhood are closely watched
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
A Libel .SRit Begun.

BROOKLYN, March 5,-The trial of action
brought by Capt Charles B. Duncan against
George Jones and The New York Times
Publishing company, to recover S1OO0 900 for
alleged libel published in The Times several
months ago, has been commenced in the
Kings county supreme court before Judge
Cullen The plaintiff is shipping commits
sioner of the port of New York, and resides
in Brooklyn. The alleged libel was in the
form of interviews with Samuel Clemens
MARX Twaidl, whose illusions to plaintiff
were such as to give offense to-the latter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
Governmental Authority in Con.
Eressi0nal Elections.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 5.-The su
preme court has refused writS OF habeas corpus
in what is known as the kuklux cases Of north
ern Georgia. The parties to these cases were
tried and convicted last fall of intimidating
voters just prior to the election of member
of congress. Justice Miller, speaking for the
court, holds that the ofenses are provided
for in the revised statutes. The government
must have the power to protect the elections,
on which its existence depends, from vic
lence and corruption. 1t cannot be doubted
that congress has the power to provide laws
for the proper conduct of the elections OF
representatives, and because it has for year,
refrained from exercising these powers they
are now doubted, but they are nevertheless:
vested in congress by the constitution.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

has reported adversely the joint resolution
providing for the furnishing of tents for
the Use Of the reunion of the soldiers and
sailors Of the northwest, TO- he held in
Chicago next August, for the reason that
there are no tents that can be used for that
purpose, and it would be large expense to
the government to procure them Also, a
number of adverse reports on bills to furnish
condemned cannon to various posts of the
Grand ArmY of the RepubliC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

WASHINGTON CITY, March Sin the
senate ingalls, presented tine resolution of the
Kansas Grand Army of the Republic posts
protesting against the reinstatement of Fitz
John Porter as IAN insult to loyal soldiers,
who obeye1 all orders with alacrity for the
maintenance of the Unien." Ingalls, said,
81 believe these resolutions voice the opinion
of nine-tenths of surviving soldiers of the
war of the rebellion, and in that expression
heartily concur" The resolutions were
tabled.
A number of bills donating condemned can
non to cities in various sections were reported
| adversely from the committee military
| affairs Cockrel, Of the committee, stated
| that there are not enough condemned can
non to fill the donations made by last con-
gress.
Logan, from the committee on military
| affairs, reported favorably the bill to relieSe
the members and the judge advocate of the
| Fit2 John Porter court-inartial of the secrecy
| imposed by their oath as to the vote of the
court.
On the conclusion of morning business the
military academy appropriation bill was
placed before the senate. Logan said he was
authorized by the committee on appropria-
tions to offer an amendment providing that
| hereafter auv cadet dismissed for haZing
should not be eligible for reappOintment.
He had consulted many of the best officers
who had been in authority atthe academy
It was their and his opinion that hazing
could not be stopped without such provision
and he believed such provision would STOP
it. The amendment was agreed to- and tht
the bill, as amended passed.
In the house, after some unimportant busi
ness, the regular order was demanded, and
committees were called for reports. A mum
Der Of bills, mostly of q private character
were reported and placed in their respective
calendars. The house at l0:30 went intt
committee of the whole on the naval appro
preparation bill. Hutchins, of New York
having the bill in charge, took the floor 70
the last hour of general debate.
Lamb from the committee on foreig
affairs, reported bill to amend the Chimes
immigration act Referred to the comInitte
of the whole Hit submitted minority re
mort
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
N.,. Marc asu.y on "E:e.-

OTTAWA, March 5.-A number of oil re-
finers are here asking the government to in
crease the duty on American oil. They state
that unless this is done they will have to close
their works There were over 3,500,0OO gal
Ions of mineral oils imported from the United
States last year, which paid ~ cents per
gallon duty. 1t is with a view to putting an
end to this importation and to secure mon
opoly of the market that Canadian oil re-
finers are moving. Consumers are protesto1g
already, and there is not likely to bea change
in the tariff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
Lord Leitrim's aurderers.

LONDON, March 5.-Nellis, the Irish in
former who surrendered recently to the
Greenock police says the murderers of the earl
Of Leitrim were Patrick LcLoughlin, trav-
cling Fenian head-centre; Thomas Hunt and
Michael McGinn. He says he heard Nc
Loughlin confess that he shot Lord Leitrim
The murder was planned in London. The
last he knew Of McLoughlin's movements
was that he went to Dublin in 1882 and gave
Carey two knives and $50 for the secret
society funds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
T!E,lLEGRAPHIC.
AMONG THE SOLONS.
Resumption of the Danville Riot In
vestigation.
Congressman Wise Wants 10 Make
Correction The Kuklux Cases
"A Protest Against Eitz
John Porter.

WAsHINGT IN CITY, March 5-When the
Danvila investigation was resumed, Wise
took exception to the Official report of his re-
marks relating TO the visits of colored menl-
bers of the legislature to his house, and
claimed that the report did him great
injustice. Replying to Vance, Wise
said he always treated an official
call, whether of white or
colored members, without discrimination.
The remarks to which Wise took
in the Danville official report of
his testimony exception in the
investigation were: "The fact l agree with
them politically don't mean that invite
them to my house. | couldn't do such a
thing in Virginia and maintain my social
standing There's no such condition there,
Black members Of the legislature coming to
consult me politically, go to my kitchen, send
up their message and | go back into the yard
and see them" Those present at the
hearing say the words were correctly
reported lEise's revision is as follows
The fact that | agree with them
politically don't mean that / invite them t.
my house socially. | couldn't maintain my
social standing if did. Tsere is no such
custom. For example; A black member OF
the legislature coming to consult me politi-
cally you would think, being member OF
the legislature, would so TO the front dooc
but he went to the kitchen, his mother bein.
my cook, and sent up his message and l wen
| to the back yard.
j. J. Verrer, white, deputy collector OF
| internal revenue, testified that white mel
declared in his presence two weeks before th
election that they intended to carry it, anC
| advised him to stay at homo, as there woul,
! be trouble The men said they had stoot
| Malone and "nigger rule Ions
enough The negroes were afraid t
go to the polls on account of thes
threats. While testifying, the witness
leaned over, displaying the handle of geo.
sized revolver in his hip-pocket. The inciden
caused a smile
Charles Wooding, colored, stated that o
Sunday night preceding the election Lea me
him and advised him to go home. Witnes
replied that this was free country, and b
had right to do as he pleased Lea said tn
Democrats were going to carry the election
if they had to kill every niger in the place
Witness did not vote in consequence of tn
and other ttreats-afraid of being murdered
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
yyattersep Threatens.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 5.-Mr. Henry
Watterson, of The Louisville Courier-Journal,
in an interview in The New York Herald,
threatens serious things in case the Demo-
cratic house refuses to pass the tariff reform
bill. He says if Randall and his friends vote
against it, the young Btellect and
aspiration Of the country will hoist and rally
under a standard of their own, and tariff, he
says, is the one line on which parties may di-
vide. Il do not want to see the Democratic
party he adds, "come in except as revenue
reformers" He says Mcdonald is the
strongest Democratic candidate and if a Re
publican is elected it will be Arthur.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

Kcmp's Balsam for the throat and lungs.
1t is curing more cases of coughs, colds,
asthma, bronchitis, Group, and all throat
and lung troubles, than any other med
icine. The proprietor has authorized 0.
Grotjan to refund your money if, after
taking three-fourths of bottle, relief is
not obtained. Price so cents and 81,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

lam prepared TO furnish for funerals,
parties OF weddings, the finest carriages
kept in the two cities on short notice
Also the finest single rigs.
L. D. DIMIcK, Repository block,
29d1w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
In Memory of Minister HINT.

WAsRIsGToN CITY, March 5-Flags on
the navy department and at the navy yards
were placed at half mast at noon in respect
TO the memory of Minister Hunt, whose
funeral took place at St Petersburg The
navy department was closed at p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
shinnning Depression tn England.

LONDON, March Sit is announced that
great stagnation exists in shipping interests
upon the Tyne One hundred and twenty
four vessels are idle, and $50 mep are out
,f employment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
Money to Loan.

Loans negotiated IN sums of 81, 900 and
upwards, on good real estate securities,
by VIII G. Whitehead, at Surgeons law
office 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

BERNE March The activity Of the an
archists have alarmed the authorities, and the
police have arrested d. Kennel, chief of the
anarchist club.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
No Tents TO spare.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 5.-The COM
mittee on military affairs of the senate
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-02
The Country Bellies.

Vsiis and sunshades cshnot pre-
vent the summer sun from en-
browning yoor compilations; bot
"GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP" will
speedily restore them if d1lv applied
according to directions. The gree t
charm OF this article is, that nnb7dy
would suspec. the effect it produces
to be- artificial. n thing car be
more natural than the s0ft velvet
texture it imparts 10 tie skin, with
the tinge Of .ese which it leaves oB
the too pslid cheek. 3 ware O: csun-
terfeits See that &C n. CRITTEN-
TON, Proprietor" is printed on
ssch PACKET, without which none
isgenains. Slid by all druggists at
70 cents; three cakes, &c cents
'BILL's INSTANTANEOUS HAIR
DYE" introduced about the same
time with "GLENN's SULPHUR
SOAP" Ia al equally valuable article,
although fifty per cent, cheaper
than the most vauntsd Dyes in the
market. These two epecialties have
no rivals either in this country or in
Europe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-02
PSALMS.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-02
GREATEST ON EARTH.

CUTICuRA REMEDIES are the greatest
medicines on earth. Had the worst case
Salt Rheum in thia country. nay mother
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j. W. ADAMs, Newark, o.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-02
British Grain Trade.

London. 1.-The Mark Lane Express
in IFS weekly review of the Eoglish com
trade says: The English corn market
began and ended under unusually favor =
able conditions, although the yield Of
the wheat crop is reported variable; con.
dition Of crop excslient. Wet and cold
weather somewhat improved the the
tone of the market TO day. Sales OF
English wheat the past weak 57.s24
quarters at 35s Id, against 36,3l7 quar-
ters at ABS I'd for corresponding week
last year; the market for foreign whesta
improved; demand lie st lowest possible
ebb and values nominal in OF cash trade
during the week IL csrEoes arrived,
sold, Z withdrawn, 6 remained; trade lot
ward, insnimate,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-02
HOW CURE:
SKIN DISEASES
Disfiguring Humors, Eiumi-
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-02

1873 Wyoming 1857 pounds. 4 3.a, sos
Montana 1,1l5 pounds, 4 So, 100 Wyom-
ing 1908 pounds, 4 S7H, 1873 wyoming
Texans 879 pounds, 4 10, 7SS Wyoming
1,0Sg pounds, IS, COS Wyoming Tex
ans 954 pounds, 400.
Sheep-Receipts 400; steady; common
TO fair ESQ TO 800 per cwt.; medium to
good 325 TO 40; Texas sheep ESQ
10 $40.
Journals special Liverpool cable re-
ports brisker market. Best medium
cattle cent higher that last week, at ISL
cents per pound. Dressed sheep steady
best Is cents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-02
Railroad Markets.

Nav York, 1.-Govsrnments firm;
.,-,Savs lever; shares opened firm,
h;rSe,, bu. .oon became depressed; there
.Ist rO rsII;es Ell Dtervals but il the main
w., 80 market was heavy; unfavorabie rum
vac vac ,n1 nca,niDp Granger earnings and the
o,S Of quarterly reports Of the
Nv Nv, York Central and other loads were
r 1,eS n hiring about downward move
-ao1,. in anal transactions Granger and
T -7T Lines shares continued weak.