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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26
Of Interest to Exporters of salt Meats

Of Interest to Exporters OF Salt Meats.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 26.-Attorney
General Garland has furnished an opinion to
the secretary Of the treasury, in which he
holds that sailed meats. which are exported
with q benefit OF a drawback Of tn
duties on foreign salt used in curing meat.
are entitled to be reimportsd duty free upon
refunding tho drawback. This opinion ap
plies particularly to the Gaze of the Anglo
American Pork Packing company, Chi
cago which recently exported q
large quantity of PORK cured with
foreign salt, upon which they received a
drawback. The meat not finding a ready
market, abroad, was reimported, and under
decision made by Secretary McCulloch, the
company was required to pay duty or
both the meat and salt as foreign goods.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26
Gen. Grant suffering from Exhaustion

New York, March 26.-Gen. Grant was
very restless during the first half of Tuesday
night, but toward morning slept soundly for
several hours He ate light breakfast and
then sat in an arm chair and dozed several
hours. He suffers as much from exhaustion
as anything elss.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

After serving ten years in the peniten>
tiary for murder a Memphis negro, an
hour after his release, called at the police
station and demanded the gun used by
him in committing the crime.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

A monster CUR is in process of manu>
facture at the Essen works. When COM
pleted it will weigh 100 tons, and will
unquestionably be the largest piece of or
dnancc in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

WE learn from the enterprising World
that Mr.. Virgins great storm turned out
to be merely Bartholdi boom.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

Humboldt, in his Cosmos, thought he
showed up the world. Suppose he had
lived to know DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
But he didn't, alas!
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

Whether the "pale moon" has increased the
lie Of her wash as the world has increased In
population may be question, but Its a factbe
yoad question that Rheumatism has increased
untilitdoes "abound" in ''all the air." and thou
sands of human beings are bound and tor
nented with the excruciating pains that only
rheumatism and Neuralgia can in11ict.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

Have used Tongalinc in neuralgia and
rheumatism, and it has acted like charm;
it is certainly specific in that class of
disease. Frank o. Young, M. d., Lexing-
ton XIV
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

KEIFER has been banqueted at his home
in Springfield, o. The retirement of such
a man to private life is clearly an occa-
sion for great rejoicing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

The net profits of Figaro, the great Par
is newspaper, last year were 1883, 600
francs, ($476,600.) The stock stands at
112.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26
IN WANT OF BREAD.

Great Destitution in the Drought Dis.
trict in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W. Va, March 2G.-So
great is the suffering of the people in the
drought district of this and other counties
adjoining that the authorities and the peo-
pie of Kanawha county were ap.
pealed to Tuesday. Quantities OF
provisions were ordered sent by
the county court to the sufferers.
Tales of the suffering of men, women. child.
rem and beasts reaches here from portions of
-r~'''snn Gilmer Calhoun and Roam coun-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

A new telegraph line 600 miles in
length is about to be constructed in the
north of Siam, the terminal being Bang
kok and Chieng Mai.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

= For notices Interference to Special EEt
sions, changes Of time, andotlcr item. q u..r..
IN connection with the Chicago. Milwaukee a n
Paul Railway. please refer TO tie local eu'aal,
this lapCr.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26
COST OF THE GOVERNMENT
Com parsons Between the Appropriations
for 1854 and 1885.

WASHINGTON CITY, March &c - The
official statement of the amounts appropri-
atsd at the second session of the Forty eighth
congress will be issue in few days Inac-
curate statements have been published, and
the following statement made up in the
treasury department from the laws as az
proved and compared with the laws of
lSSE'5. The amount appropriated for 1856
exceeds that appropriated for lSS4-'5 by
50 S51, al:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26
Report of Indian Insurrection Denie,

ST. PAUL MINI, March 26 Referring to
the report that the Indians on the Winnie
bago reservation are in a state Of insurrec-
ton dispatches from Pierre, D. T., say that
there is no truth in it. Twenty Indians
passed through the reservation, which
scared few timid settlers, but no violence
of any Kind had been done
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

There is Catholic convent for colored
women in Baltimore containing thirty
two professed nuns, two novices and one
postulant.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

Coldens Liquid Beef Tonic is endorsed
by physicians. Ask for Colden's; take no
other. OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26
CHICAGO. BURLlYGTcy . o,.,.
CHICAGO, MILWAJIErr e.r
ROCK ISLAND s PEORIA rNIvn

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LEAVE ADAM
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Mail and EX........r.g5 I1'1r
Accommodatior 30 j. y. anarr
Eav FREIGHT en- ~ - :. 2aAav
Depot Twentieth street 'i.E
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

The electrical eel will have to give up
his secret, as an eminent English scientist
has ordered 100 of bis kind for expert.
mental purposes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26

The Hindoos and Brahmins bathe-es~
pecially in the Ganges-as a religious ex-
ercise, smearing the body with oil first. if
they can afford it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-26
SHAKESPEARE SAYS.

Therefore the moon, the governess Of foods.
Pale in her anger, washes all the air,
, 1885-04-15
sTock YARps nuRNEp.
A Disastrous Fire at North Platte Yes.
terday Morning.

A Disastrous Fire al North Platte Nes-
terday Morning.
The LEADER is indebted to a gentle
man who arrived on the through express
last evening for particulars of a fire which
occurred at North Platte about I o'clock
Yesterday morning.
About fifteen minutes before the train
arrived in North Platte the stock yards,
which belonged to Messrs. Cash Il Id
dings, we're discovered to be on fire. All
of the buildings were burned and the loose
hay and grain was also destroyed. One
horse persisted in the flames, but two val
liable stations were turned loose and es-
capped from the yards in safety. The loss
is about 81 5000.
A favorable wind was blowing, but had
it been otherwise several large ricks of
hay, valued at 100000, would have
burned. There were no cattle in the
yards.
There is no information regarding the
ignition of the fire, but it is supposed it
was due to the wantonness or carelessness
of tramps. The yards will probably be
rebuilt before the shipping season begins.
, 1885-04-15

The People of Johnso County Think an
Outbreak Probable.

Referring to the rumors of dissatisfac-
ton, privation and possible outbreak of
the Indians in northern Wyoming, the
Buffalo Echo says that Notwithstanding
the statement made last week by its CORE
spondent at Sheridan, that there existsel
really no cause to fear an Indian ont
break, it is informed that a feeling of III
security prevails among those who reside
nearest the reservation and who have had
best opportunity of observing the motions
and habits of the redskins who have been
FORMULATING the country all the winter.
True it is not business" to let unfounded
rumors go abroad thus '.jeopardizing the
best interests Of the country" This does
very well for those who are remote from
danger.
There has been a meeting of citizens in
the vicinity of Dayton and the sentiment
as expressed there was unanimous that
something should be done. There are
outlaws among the Indians as well as
among white men, and infamed as they
are believed to be, a murderous raid
might be made at any time. 1t is a fact
beyond controversy that the Indians of
late have shown a sullen disposition, are
getting hold of all the ammunition they
can, sometimes offering as high as W
ponies for a gun.
There is no reason to fear the Crows as
a tribe, but the Cheyennes and Aapa-
hoes are known to be ~revengefhl and muir
derous in disposition, and being destitute,
from scarcity of game and other causes.
are likely to start out on a foray at any
time. This is the history Of the Indian
and there is no proof that his nature is in
any degree changed.
Mr.. Marks and Mr.. Gerard, county
commissioners, called on Col. Compton
last week to get his views on the matter.
The colonel was Of the opinion that there
was no cause for alarm and would not
agree to send any troops there until he
was satisfied there was danger. An effort
is being made among citizens to organize
and arm, and TO be prepared as far as
possible for CONTINGENCIES. These are the
facts as far as they can be gathered.
, 1885-04-15

Streets and Allems-Messrs. Draper,
Harrington, Riner, Finnegan and Taylor.
Fire Deparament-Messrs Harrington,
Griffin, Keefe, Reid and Dyer.
Pubic Health and Cemet7qcs-Messrs.
Riner, Harrington, Finnegan. Taylor and
Draper.
Special Committee on Public Buildings
and .9.Jlic Park-Messrs. Taylor, Draper,
Harrington, Dyer and Keefe.
After this last committee had been an
nounced the mayor stated he had selected
it in order to give to the exclusive charge
of one committee the care of the park.
He recommended hat the ground be
plowed, all weeds and underbrush re-
moved, grass seed sown, and the sod cul-
tivated and cared for to the end that the
park be made equal to a well-kept lawn.
The trees also needed care. He further
recommended the fencing Of the lake east
of the city and urged the council to take
immediate steps toward the purchase of A
dumping ground. Referring to Chinese
laundries, he stated that in Justice to
washerwomen who paid taxes he believed
some ordinance should be drawn placing a
license ON these laundries.
Mr.. Dyer moved that a special com
mittee be appointed to investigate the
pr~acticability of purchasing a tract of land
for a city dump ground. The motion was
carried and the mayor appointed Messrs.
Dyer, Harrington and Riner.
Mr.. Riner moved hat 81 900 be placed
to the credit of the street and alley com
mittee for paying help. Carried.
Mr.. Draper moved that the city attor-
ney be instructed to draw an ordinance
placing a license of s75 a year on Chinese
wash houses. Objection was made that
the discrimination contemplated would
not be legal, but the motion passed as
originally stated.
A warrant for 5000 was ordered drawn
in favor of the park committee for imme-
diate use, and the committee was instruct
ed to begin needed work at the park.
The matter of taxing insurance agents
was spoken of, but Il motion to adjourn
stopped all discussion. The mayor
thanked the members of the council for
the full attendance and shortly after II
o clock the meeting adjourned.
, 1885-04-15

Messrs. p. Bergersen and George East
returned from Nebraska last evening,
where they ven on a wild goose hunt.
They had only two days shooting, and
during one Of those days 80 strong a gale
prevailed that sport was quite unsatisfac-
tory. They brought home about eighty
fine geese, however, nearly all of which
were killed during one day. The geese
consisted of black heads and the white
variety, and made a good load for an ex
press wagon The gentlemen killed fully
as many more, which fell so far from the
blinds that they were not secured A
number of ducks were also killed, and
Mr.. Bergersen bagged a beautiful spotted,
or notified, goose, with a pink bill and
yellow legs. These birds are quite rare in
this region, and the specimen will be
mounted.
Taken altogether the hunt was one OF
the most successful our sportsmen have
had in many days, and will doubtless cause
other hunting parties to visit Nebraska.
Messrs. Bergersen and East made Their
hunt in the feeding fields, and shot from
blinds. Ten guage guns were used in the
main, but the large eight guages came in
handy at times.
, 1885-04-15
The following bills were submitted:

Mr.. Draper called attention to the pres
ence of a cripple on the streets whose con
duct and presence is Objectionable. MIR.
Harrington stated that the cripple was
being cared for by relatives and wasnot an
object of public charity.
A long discussion was had over the out
let of the and finally Mr.. Harring-
ton, of the committee, asked for further
time, which was allowed.
The committee to whom was referred a
pending ordinance fixing the salaries of
city officers asked for further time.
An ordinance was introduced amending
an ordinance regarding auction licenses.
The object of the amendment was to per-
init the issuance Of quarterly licenses at
the annual ratio now in force. 1t was
thought the effect of the amendment
would be to make the quarterly license
5000, which is the amount of the annual
license. Some confusion was caused by
reason of the various ordinances and
amendments applying to licenses, but
after explanation the ordinance was placed
on its final passage and passed.
Mr.. Finnegan moved that the rules be
suspended for the purpose of permitting
the mayor to make any changes in the
committees. The motion was carried and
Mayor Reel announced his committees.
In making the announcement Mayor Reel
said that he desired every member of the
council and every committee to work in
unity for the best interests Of the city.
The committees as rearranged are MS fol.
lows:
Fnance-Measrs. Griffin, Dyer, Riner,
Draper and Taylor.
Printing and Contingent Erpenses-
Messrs. Ennegan, Keefe, Reid, Draper
and Harrington.
Riice-Messrs. Reid, Dyer, Taylor
Keefe and Griffin.
Water Works and Seaoerdge-Messrs
Dyer, Finneean, Riner, Reid and Griffin
, 1885-04-15

A. NJ. Sagar-M usgrave, Of Leeds,
England, who has been spending several
months in Cheyenne and vicinity, has de-
parted for England. Mr.. Musgrave is an
officer in the Royal reserves and hastens
home to join his regiment, and proceed to
the front to help fight the Russians.
, 1885-04-15
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Come and See us This Morning.
We have one ofthe finest displays Of
Fresh Beef, Fresh Pork.
Fresh Mutton,
Parsley, Fresh Veal,
Lettuce, Spring Lamb.
Radishes, Spring Chicken,
Cucumbers. and Snipe,
Oyster Plant, Lake Trout,
Cauliiower, Fresh and Salt Mackerel,
Asparagus, White Fish,
String Beans, Smelt,
Green Peas, Tomatoes,
Pine Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Lem
ons, etc.
j. S. TAYLOR, q Co.
, 1885-04-15

You Gun save money
by buying your clothing,
gentLemeD'S fUTniShin6
goods, etc, at NJ. Marks,
successor to Marks and
Myers, cor. Eddy and
Seventeenth street.
, 1885-04-15

Whooping cough is greatly relieved and
robbed of all dangerous consequences when
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely
given. Sold by w. N. Hunt.
, 1885-04-15

Five dozen ranch eggs for $l.OO. -Four
pounds choice roll butter for $l.OO. Best
ham and breakfast bacon in the market,
at Underwood Bros.
, 1885-04-15

At Masten' s wholesale liquor store you
can find the best of liquors, wines and
imported and domestic cigars.
, 1885-04-15

| have the largest and most complete
clothing house in Wyoming, and can and
will sell clothing cheaper than any other
house in the territory, b. Hellman.
, 1885-04-15

Don't freeze. when you can telephone
to Riner & johnson, and get the Marshall
coal at So so per ton. Telephone 100.
, 1885-04-15

Singing, irritation, inflammation, all
kidney and urinary complaints, cured by
''Buchu- Paiba." 81.
, 1885-04-15

L am receiving my spring stock and
would request a look before purchasing
elsewhere. Polack, the ciothier.
, 1885-04-15

Attention is called to the new advertise
ment Of Warren's emporium. If you
want a first class article of anything, call
and make a selection from their new stock.
, 1885-04-15

Remember that you will a money by
buying your books and stationery al
Hollis.
, 1885-04-15

The latest nOUeEfy IN jelU-
els-y Is a baby sCifh di0-
1nOHd bonnet and eyes, at
ZehneI', jackson y BMech-
Me1.'S.
, 1885-04-15
DOWN TO BUSINESS.
Mayor Reel Shows Who Commands
the Municipal Ship.
New Committees Announced andthe
Park Provided For.
Wise improvements Recommended
and Considerable Work Done.

IIt NIIA CUuINl1t n0Iu III HuIDIIne0.O Ut
| special meeting at the CITY hall last even
ing. Mayor Reel presided and Council
men DYER. Harrington. Draner Tavlor.
Riner. Keefe. Finnepan Reid and Griffin
were present.
Messns. Bresnahen g. DYER and Lib
by 4 Davis nresept n nation setting
forth that the city had nsed blocks 40
and 20e as A dunn ground. that said
blocks belonged to them. and that the
ofal thereon was a nuisance The no.
titioners asked for relief. Mr.. DYER
stated that he knew nothing about the
matter and the petition was passed for
the time being.
A petition was presented for an exten-
sion of the sewer on Eighteenth street
from Seymour street east TO Pembriean
street The n~etit;on was eioped bv n
number of propertv holders who were
willing to nav the expense. Referred TO
the committee on water works rcnorted
back fayorably. and granted.
]. w. Fisher submitted n n%etit;on for n
rebate of water rent. Referred.
Parties having trees to sell presented a
circular descriptive Of their stock and
asked for a committee TO investigate the
stock and prices. The matter was
passed.
A number of plumbers submitted n
petition asking for the amendment of the
ordinances, to the end that plumbers
might be made responsible for bad work.
Referred.
Marshal Schnitrer reported that The
city had no dunn grounds and that per-
sons in the eastern part of the city oh
iected to the dumping of earbarpe in that
neighborhood. He also reported that
the gas works paid $50 per quarter for
water while the electric light paid $45 for
the same time.
ID. C. Rhodes asked fora rebate Of show
license amounting to SIG. Referred to
the finance committee.
Mr.. Dyer, from the committee appointed
to investigate the wisdom of letting the
Organ ditch company tap one of the city
lakes, reported in favor of permitting the
use Of water from the lake provided the
lake was not tapped lower than one loot
below high water mark. The matter was
discussed at length, and the general opin-
ion seemed to be against the granting of
any permission to tap the lakes. 1t was
moved hat no permission be given to tap
the lake at the present time. The motion
was carried.
At this stage of the proceedings Mr..
Riner and one or two others left their
seats and engaged in an audible discus
IN
, 1885-04-15

Of the finest designs. Also paper
hanging, calsomining and paintinght Tut
ties, 3lS Hill street.
, 1885-04-15

A first class meal for 25 cents at Sachs
$40 Sixteenth street.
, 1885-04-15

The ladies' are visiting Warren em-
porium to select their wall paper from tn.
new and beautiful styles Just received.
, 1885-04-15

Omaha steel barbed wire. Call fm
prices at Arp Il Conway's.
, 1885-04-15

The largest stock OF fine brandies, old
whiskies, choice hqueurs and superine
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets.
, 1885-04-15

Engraving in al its branches is dons a
ZEHNER. JACKSON L. BuBcHNER's.
, 1885-04-15

A. G. McGregor sells coal from the
Fox 4 Paterson mines, which is con-
sidered the best Colorado coal in the
market.
, 1885-04-15

A fine line of furnishing goods, hats and
caps. etc, cheap at Hellman's.
, 1885-04-15

When YOU want something to read go
to Hollis.
, 1885-04-15

For all kinds oil hank books go to Holt :
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-07-23
THE NEW RAILROAD

Usage City dispatch: At the annual
meeting of the stockholders OF the St.
Louis, Usage City s. Walnut Valley
Railroad company, held in this city yes
terdaY, the following directors were
elected for the ensuing year, to wit; P.
Il. Plumb, EmponA; A. w. Elicit. Fl
Dorado; q. 8. Martin, w. L. Schneck
and j. v. Admire, Of Usage City. The
following officers were also elected
President, p. B. Plumb; vice president
@. 8. Martin treasurer, w. L. Schneck
secretary, ]. v. Admire. This company
was organized in 1876, the right of way
obtained, the road graded, culverts built
and the ties purchased for the
portion OF the road between Carbonate
and Usage City. It was to have been an
extension ofthe Lawrence s. Carbonate
branch of the Union Pacific. 1t was moi
completed. The revival of this project
at this time is for the purpose of extend.
ing the Lawrence s. Carbonate branch
TO EmpOria and via the recently incor-
porated railroad company from that
point TO FL Dorado, Kansas. Parties
have recently become interested in this
matter, which affords reasonable hope
that the road will soon be built. 1t will
traverse some of the most valuable coal
lands In Usage county, now owned by
the Union Pacific Railway company.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-07-23
A CASE OF INSANITY.

Last Friday as the four O'Clock tram
pulled up to the depot an old man with
in who had acted rather strangely sew
eral miles back became entirely unset
tied in his mind. He had on his person
$347 in bills which he scattered promis-
cuously about his seat and
upon the floor. When the
train halted Sheriff White was sent for
and took charge of the man, whose name
Is LoreDzo Hanscone. When searched
there Was found on his person In addi.
ton to the money named, ticket from
Boston, Massachusetts,, to San Francisco.
He is an old man, between 65 and 20
years old, and is q carpenter by trade.
He claims to have sold some property
in the east ane Is on his way to San
Francisco, where he had proposed "a
build house for himself and wife, who
is now at Clinton, Massachusetts,. The
unfortunate man claims to have
sister ct Charlestown and
brother and sister at San Francisco
He imAgiDes that he has been arrested
for stealing, and the officers canRo
make him understand that they are only
taking care of him and his money
While talking with the officers he erie
like q child and complains that he ana
his poor wife will be without a home a
his money is all gone. A letter ha
been written his relatives, but should b
become himself again he will be allow
cd to continue his journey to his desire
defamation.