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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Is This authoritattye,

NEW YORK, June lJ-Under the caption
"A Correction" The Sun prints the
folloWing: we find in The Wash
ington Post the following state;
uient: MIR. Dana stated that he had not only
seen Mr.. Tilden, but lad also seen and read
a letter written by Mr. 1'ilden, to be read at
the New York state Democratic convention
declaring in the most emphatic terms that
he would not accept the Democratic nom
ination for the presidency if rendered
him, and that he would not be a candidate
under any circumstances 4 wrote that
letter, Mr. Tilden said to Mr.. Dana, two
months ago, with the intention of making it
public then, but they persuaded me to with
hold it for time, and shall now have it
read at the state Democratic convention on
Juno 1Sth' MIR. Dana has never seen and
read letter written by Mr.. Tildsn to be
read at the New York state Democratic con-
yention.' Mr.. Tilden has never said
to Mr. Dana that he wrote such
letter two months ago Mr.
Dana has no reason to think that any such
letter had been written. There is no doubt,
however, and there has not been any reason
for doubt at any time during the past four
years, concerning the question whether OF
not Mr.. Tilden would accspta nomination to
the presidency. 1t has always been certain
that he would decline It, and it is equally
certain now.n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. TUESDAY. JUNE 10, 1884

this canal his cordial support. Even the
president of the United States within the
present year had recommended it in a
special message to congress. Passing to
the question of transportation, he DEM
onstrated that $20,000000 would be
saved annually to the people of the Mis-
sissippi valley on the single item of
transportation. The speech bristled with
statistics and facts to support his argu,
ment and at its close he was warmly
applauded, quite, a number of members
coming forward to shake him by the hand.
Congressman Neece, of Illinois, also
spoke in favor of the canal, and said that
1t was work of national Importance,
and should receive government assis'
tance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
List Of Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date June 3,
1884. Reported expressly for this paper
by LOUIS Bsgger & Company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of patents, Wash
ington, D. c.: .s-
Barter. F. DeKalb, nail holding attachment fol
hammers
Decker, A C, BUSHNELL barb fence.
Depue, N II, Homer. feathering paddle wheel.
Dickie, William, Gillespie, tag holder.
Hanson, Chas, Rock Island, street car coupling
lngrish, F j, Libertyville, harness crupper.
Kindeblade. Bennett, Batavia, roller skate.
Lawrence, j H. Sterling, track for barn doc
hinges. ...4.p.
Lockhart, Jesse, Mantle, clamp for railwa!
rails ~
Nadelhoffer, j W, Joliet, barb wire spool.
Neutascher, Allise, Mendoza, nut lock.
Rensch, Henry, Quincy, fire escape
Schafer, Theo Maroa, chalk sharpener.
Upton. Hiram 5, Chicago, car roof.
Totman, Rdsell, Hinsdale,, constructing fran,
house
Walsh, + A, Chicago, constructing seams o
sheet metal vessels
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Fire Destroys Railroad Property.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, June l0.-About $50
p. m the large roundhouse and repair shops
of the Wabash, st, Louis & Pacific. ST.
Louis, Des Moines & Northwestern, and
Des Moines = & Northern railroads
were burned to the ground. The fire is
supposed to have been the work of an
incendiary, as when the alarm was
gwen the fire was bursting from the center
and both ends of the round-house. Nine en-
gines and all the machinery and tools in the
repair shops, together with one passenger
coach, ware destroyed. As far as the loss
can be ascertained it viii amount to s25, 900;
no insurance as far as can be learned.
What makes the matter worse is tho
fact that the two latter roads have
no engines here to send out their trains,
and the st. Louis, Des Moines &
Northern has only two engines left on the
entire road, and they are at the other end
The Des Moines& Northwestern has only one
engine not destroyed. Two Wabash engines
had been run in a short time before, and
these were run out, but the cabs were burned
and when the last one got out the fireman
was badly burned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
THE CANALS CAUSE.
THE HENNEPIN CANAL DISCUSSED AT
LENGTH IN CONGRESS MURPHY MAKES
HIS MAIDEN SPEECH IN ITS BEHALF
A BRILLIANT EFFORT. %. air...

WASHINGTON, d. c., June To- There
was an attempt made in the House yes
terday to strike out the 100000 appro
priation for the Hennepin canal, which is
embodied in the river and harbor bill, but
it was not successful. The discussion of
the question gave to the friends and OPP
ponents OF the canal an opportunity to be
heard on the subject Mr.. Jones, of Wis.
consin, led off with a sharp speech in
opposition. Mr.. Henderson, of Illinois,
and Mr. Blanchard, of ofLouisiana, followed
in brief speeches in its favor. Then Mr.
Potter, of New York, opposed it, to be
followed again in turn by two other friends
of the measure, Messrs. Stone, of Massa-
chusetts, and Murphy, of Iowa. The
latter spoke for thirty minutes when, by
unanimous consent, he was allowed
fifteen minutes further 1t was his
first speech in congress and the
longest speech of the day There was
considerable curiosity TO hear him, and
his remarks received adegree of attention
that is seldom accorded new member.
Murphy is throughly saturated with the
Hennepin canal idea. He has talked of
nothing else, thought of nothing else,
and subordinsted everything to the one
object in view, thatsof securing an ap-
preparation of $300,000 for its construc
ton. He has personally seen and labor
ed with every member of the house on
the subject, and if it succeeds in passing
it will be more largely due to his activity
thanto any other cause. Of course he
could not do this without firing the pa
tience OF nervous and crotchety members,
but he has been so earnest, so conscien.
fious, 50 Jealous about il that people foi
got they were being bored, and remem-
bered only his sincerity and good nature
His speech, which was read from manu-
script, gave every indication of careful
preparation 1t was very exhaustive
effort and dealt largely with details. He
| showed that commercial and Legislative
bodies in convention assembled since
/ 1S45 had advocated the construction of {
ship canal connecting the Atlanta oceau
with the Mississippi river and lakes. Ii
that year John c. Calhoun, presiding owe
a convention of 538 Representatives from
| the southern and western states. gave te
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
viii BE CrirnfnaiIy Prosecuted.

PITTsBURG, June 10-Unted States District
Attorney Stone will commence criminal pro-
ceedings against ex-United States Marshal
Hail, on charge of making false returns to
the government during his term of office.
This will I've followed with civil suits against
his three bondsneh to rec1ver the alleged
shortage. Two of the bondsmen are OK
United States Marshal Murdock, whom the
accused succeeded. and Mr. Lapton. The
name o. the third could not be learned
Each of the sureties are liable to the extent
OF $50, 900, mTking the total bond $50,
These p oceedings, it is understood, have
been contemplated for some time, but it was
desir d first to have thorough Investigation
made f he accounts of the accused, with a
view of ascer aiming whether criminal
charge could be su stantiated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

ward this city on the railroad track when
freight train came along, and on stepping
If to avoid it, three of them were struck by
the Cleeand Express, coming in an opposite
tirection. The express was running at
high rate of speed and the victims hurled
twenty five feet in the air.
Dominic Capric, aged 40, was lodged in the
cross-arms of a telegraph pole, and when
taken down life was extinct
His son Joseph, aged Is, had his skull
crashed and his back broken. His death is
supposed tofhave resulted instantly.
Dominic Brown had both legs broken and
was injured internally. He was brought TO
this city and placed in the West Pennsyl-
van!a hospital. The physicians entertain no
hopts Of his recovery. The other Italians
escaped uniniured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Police News.

Chief Miller now has in his possession
Colts self cooking revolver, two feet
long. 1t is quite curiosity. 7s .. ..
The private office at the police head
quarters has been repapered, and new
mating put down. r.. I
Mrs Clark, who was fined So and costs
is out on her good behavior. The collec-
ton of the fine hassbeen suspended.
One of the police boys succeeded il
finding small limb of cherry tree yes
terday, which contained twenty Mint
cherries. They were nearly all ripe cher
ries, too. n.. .....
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

William J. Coughlin, of Somerville,
Mass, says: "In the fall of 1876 | was
taken with Bleeding of Lungs, followed
by severe cough. I lost my appetite
and flesh, and was confined to my bed .
In 1877 l was admitted to the Hospital .
The doctors said had hole in my lung
as big as a half dollar At one time a
report went around that was dead. l
gave, up hope, but a friend told me of DIR.
William Halls Balsam for the Lungs.
got bottle, when, to my surprise, com.
menced to get well. and today | feel
better than for three years. - ,l1 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
A Great Mystery Unraveled.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June l0.-When William
Patterson arrived ut the cathedral this even
ing in coach with Ella Keating to be
married, Anna Flynn, a woman with whom
Patterson had been living, seized him, tore
off his cravat, and tore his clothing. The
police took Anna Flynn TO the station. The
clergyman refused to merry Patterson anil
Miss Heating Patterson is under Indictment
for murder committed eighteen months
nUn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

The dependence of man upon wheat
bread for his best nourishment makes it
important that the break be light, pala
table easy of digestion. DIR. Price, s
Cream Baking Powder is the best means
we have for securing those ends. A ma
ton of houseb eepers have been using it
for years and found it always the same,
pure and healthful
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
On the Track of the Dynamiters.

LONDON, June l0.--The police are ON the
track of the iniscreants who caused the re
cent explosion. ,-,-.
LATER-A man has been arrested at Jar
row who is reported to be connected with the
explosions.
Troops have been placed around Birming-
ham Jail to prevent the rescue of the dyna-
miters DAILY. EgAn and Mcdonnell.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

L. II. Patterson, Copate, N. Y, takes
a truegyicw of the situation. The letter
runs: For five years rave suffered in
tensely from Rheumatism in my chest
Would be in the doctors hands for two
and three months at time At the advice
of my son, I tried Athiophoros. Imagine
my surprise when ] was relieved of all
pain after taking one bottle. 1t saved
me quite sum of money, and what is
better, I did not have to endure weeks
of agony" -.. ... .......4..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Cash House
Nice Ice Cream Parlors.

b. Birkenfeld has refitted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the cosiest and
most elegant ice cream room in the three
cities 1t is well known that Mr.. Birk
enfald's reputation for making delicious
ice cream is second to none in the west
When you want real nice dish of ice
cream made from the pure cream go to
Birkenfled's on Fourth avenue. M 3m,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Totally Inadequate.
[Teyas Siftings.1

ITeXas Siftlngs.I
There are times when language, even in
Michigan, is totally inadequate, and one Of
them was the other day, when a carpenter
named johnson put his finger through an
anger hole to remover a silver, and his fellow
workman, seeing the digit projected from the
orifice took it for another silver, let fiy with
his chisel and took it off clear up to the
knuckle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
A Cincinnati Tragedy.

CINCINNATI, June 10-William Winsweiler,
aged 25, supposed to be a stranger in the city,
met Nellie Barnett, woman of the town,
and accompanied her to her room at 293 Elm
street. While she was in bed he cut her throat
with razor He then slashed his own throat
from ear to ear, dying almost instantly. The
woman was taken to the hospital and at
O'Clock was still alive but In critical condi-
tion. From all that could be learned it is be-
Levei the man was insane
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

The only wheeled vehicle that Colonel
Fred Grant now owns is baby carriage
and this he may be seen trundling through
the streets of Morristown on any pleasant
Sunday afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

LONDON, June l0,-The duke of Edinburgh's
yacht ran down and sank pleasure boat
near Deyonhort. Two persons belonging to
the boat were drowned. The duke was on
the yacht and was greatly distressed by the
accident
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

Was afflicted with .Catarrh and Cold in
the Head, I tried many remedies with
out any beneficial effects, at last used
Ely's Cream Balm, which effectuslly
cured me.-W. II. 1. Hillard, Dentist.
Bordentown, N. ]. 81 as
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Death OF Professor cos,in.

Boston, June 1U.-Rev Michael p Costin,
professor of physics in Boston college, died
suddenly of heart disease, aged 49, He
studied widely in Europe and American col
leges and was for several years professor OF
physics in Fordham college. New York He
was member of several scientific societies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
EmDIicated i'm n yTurder

ST. LOUIS, June To- Near Vandalia, Mo-,
the body of 16-year-old boy was seined out
of the water with his neck broken and hands
tied behind his back, supposed to be mur
dered. Well known farmers are implicated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
China Talking War Again,

PEKIN, June 10.-The .ambasSadorship to
France has been cancelled. The conclusion
of the treaty with France Is condemned.
Preparations for defense continue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

NEWARK, N j., June TO- Chancellor
Runyon has issuea an order on the Newark
Saving institution managers, directing them
to sho~ cause why they should not be pun
ished for contempt, in loaning the bank's
funds contrary to the chancellor's orders.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10

Prince Bismarck has purchased the es-
tate near his own favorite Feiedriehsruhe
which is known as Waldeshue. He is
said to have been lookee upon Waldesruhe
with longingeyes for many years past.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Fixing a Line to right About,

LONDON, June 0--The Indian government
has acquiesced in the proposition that joint
Anglo Russian commission shall be formed,
which snail fix the northern frontier Of
AfghaniStan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
lea. lea.

E. III. Barker is prepared to furnish
pure channel ice delivered to any part of
the city. Leave orders at Henry Lamps,
or address P. o. Box, No. 972 ..'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Fire,
Calling Them to Account,

SALEM, Mass. June l0-Winslow 6
Rodgers four-story shoe factory was burned
Loss, Sl00, 900; there is but a small iIlsuranc !,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
The gzan af aerhex.

CAIRO, June 10.-Telegrams from Suakim
confirm the report Of the fall of Berber
Spies report that the rebels occupy the city
and that part Of the garrisen have been
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
"Rough on Toothache.
Rescued from Death.

Instant relief; quick cure. Toothaehe
Neuralgia, Faceache 15c. at Druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
- 49,
TWO PERSONS KILLED.


PITTTBURG, june 1O.-A frightful acci-
dent happened near Lettsdaie, Pa, on the
line Of the Cleveland & Pittsburg railroad
by which two persons were instantly killed
and another received fatal injuries. A party
of fve strolling Italians were tramping
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
Proposals for Culvert,

The city Of Rock Island wishes to build an
arched civert on Ninth avenue and Ninth Street
Stone. sand and plank, II needed under the foun-
datien. viii be furnished on the ground by the
city. All other material to be furnished by the
contractors Louisville cement will be used. First
class work will be required Work to be under the
direction Of the street and alley committee, who
reserve the right to reject any all bids Work TO
be done by July 10. Bids BY the yard are invited.
Bids viii be received by the city clerk and opened
Saturday, June a. at 3 p. m. =
Rock Island, H., June 9, 1884.
r M SINNET
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-10
NOTICE..

FOR RENT--A double house on First avenue,
between Twelfth and Thirteen streets. Six rooms
each department; good well and cistern. Enquire
Of Fred Hass m22dlm
FOR SALE--1Atmy Office, on Eleventh street,
the best quality of coal. Also dry oak cord wood
stone and sand. Orders received by telephone at
car house. ID. g. D0hlman. agent. r m1Sd3m
FOR SALE-Sixty lots in my addition to Rock
Island. one-fourth down, balance in yearly pay
ments, with six per cent interest. d. Davenport.
- m13d3m
FOR SALE-old papers for sale IN any quantity
at this office, cheap.
/ JOB PRINTING.-The ARGUS Is now paying
special attention 10 its job dep artment and all
ders for work viii be execute ed with all possible
despatch and neatness. Give us a call
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-10
The Bankruptcy Bill.

WASHINGTON, November 3O-There
are indi cations that the eastern mem
bers of the house will make a determin-
ed effort to take up and pass the bank
ruptcy bill which was passed by the
senate last April. This measure is now
on the calendar Of the committee upon
the whole, with more than one hundred
measures in front of it. At the last ses-
sion the committee on the judiciary
made an effort to fix a day for the con-
sideration of the bankruptcy bill by a
motion to suspend the rules, but this
was defeated by vote of 137 for to So
against. AS the motion to suspend the
rules requires tWo-thirds vote, it did
not prevail. This vote would indicate a
decided majority for the measure. Its
position on the calendar, however, will
give the minority SO much parliament
tary advantage that the consideration OF
the bill can be prevented ifthe minority
so determine
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-10
How Dott1e Killed the Gator

Miss Dottie L. Steck of BellWood, Pa.
who is visiting relatives at Little Rock,
Ark, is the heroine of the day. For
years d monster alligator has inhabited
the swamps near Tucker lake Jefferson
county, soaring people for miles around.
Miss Steck determined to capture the
monster. She set out with two young
ladies and several gentlemen. The
party soon struck the trail and tracked
the alligator to his den. "a hole in the
sandy bank indicated the location, and
a few minutes digging revealed the OBJ
iect of the search, and the ominous
growls and furious lashings that arose
from the spot informed the adventures
that the king of reptiles was within.
The egress from the den to the lake
having been securely stopped up, the
enraged beast found It's avenuesof escape
cut off. and rushed UP and down its
bed uttering wicked groWls, furiously
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-10
fingers OILS Star Route Fee.

While ex-senator Dorsey was here in
attendance on the cattle convention he
was asked one day how much he paid
Bob Ingersoll for his defence in the star
route trials. "Well," said he ''it was
very curious how that was done. From
the beginning to the end of the trial,
Ingersoll never asked Inc for dollar.
One day, after had been acquitted on
the second trial, met Ingersoll and [
asked him how much owed him. He
at first declined to talk about it, saying
he had no charge to make and didn't
care if he never got a cent. [ asked
him to walk few squares with me,
and we went down to the safe deposit
building. I unlocked my box and took
out per cent government bond for
$780, 900 and gave it to him. He put it
in his pocket and we walked away, and
have not referred to the subject since :
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-10
-a----<ar - - - - -
Mary Taking Her Own Medicine.

It comes pretty hard on some servants
to give up their positions where they
can run things, and settle down into
the humble position ofwives. Mary y
said lady to one such, recently, "have
you come back to be a bird girl again :?
thought you left us to get married and
have house ofyour own.o $50 did,
num- "Well, what have you come
back for?" "Well, you see, mum,
Johns done pretty well, an we KEEP a
hired girl, too, and I'm kind % tired av
the way of life. I thought I'd like to
come back an be boss again for a
while.o
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-10

lashing the mui, and scattering the
water in all directions. Pieces of tim
Der and fence rails were pushed into its
mouth, only to be crushed and snapped
off by its Eonderous jaws. A rope and
chain, made into a lasso, was thrown
over the hrute's head. Then ihe was
suddenly jerked to the bank. The ap-
pearance of the monster in the midst of
the venturesome party created panic,
and all save the heroine beat hasty re-
treat, selecting the further end of
friendly oak as place of safety. With
gun in hand, the young lady stood
within few feet of the now thoroughly
enraged beast, which was growing,
struggling and lashing its tail on the
ground in frightful manner, and when
the opportunity presented itself she
fired both barrels in rapid succession.
The aim did its work. The alligator
gave tremendous lurches and roared,
and expired. Both shots had entered
one Of the few penetrable places, at the
base of the jaw, 1t measured q fraction
over ten feet in length. The hide was
removed and is in the possession of Miss
Steck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-10
81 sszDp - -
Burchard Didn't Like 1t.

Digby Bell plays the Beadle in Nell
GwynSre, at the casino. On Monday
night he intraduted novelty in one OF
the scenes, It was donkey, which he
led solemnly out ffrllaIl BE- " wing ngs: Ilhere
was nothing particularly funny about
this, but when Mr.. Bell stopped in front
of the foot-lights and shouted in COM
manding voice to the long cared bruit,
"Whoa, Burchard - such a shout went
UP from the audience as one seldom
hears within the walls Of a theatre. The
gag took so well that Bell repeated it
on Tuesday night with equal success.
He might have been continuing it still,
but Wednesday the son of the more or
less reverend Burchard appeared in
front with lawyer. They witnessed
the "act" with feelings that can better
be imagined than described, and then
they swooped down in their united
might upon Col. McCauil, manager Of
the company. The threats of libel
suit scared the usually valiant colonel to
such an extent that he acquiesced at
once to the request that the reference to
old Burchard should be thereafter omit
ted.