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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
MIGHT HAVE BEEN A HORROR,
But Turned Out Less Disastrous Tina
Expeeted-A Mine Shaft on Fire.

But Turned Out Less disastrous IMAM
Expeeted-A Mine Shaft on Fire.
LINCOLN, Ills, April H. Lincoln Coal
company shaft and landing caught fire at
2 O'Clock Thursday morning The latest dis
patch from there says: The fire was caused
by the explosion of torch in the oil-room.
Cages were kept running until few minutes
before the wire cable snapped in two.
The men at the bottom we're: Theodore
Reed, John Walshe, Nat Campbell, Mike
Savage, Jack Cane and Jerry Comfort. Ii
is thought that they will be saved
The escape shaft, three quarters OF
mile away, connects with the one de
stroyed and it is by this avenue that the
men viii lie most likely to escape.
The fire is under control. Several streams
of water are playing On the ruins. The los
will be $50, 900
The wives and children of the imprisoned
miners are in dreadful suspense. No wore
has yet been received that the men hav'
reached the escape, but the chances are il
their favor.
LATER.-The six men in the shaft hav'
succeeded in getting out through the escape
shaft. The loss in property will not be more
than $4,000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

MLwAUKEE, Wis, April 17.-George
lilies, of Dexterville, village in Wood
county, will begin twenty-seven libel suits
Friday, claiming damages aggregating over
$4,000 against officials of Wood county
The suits are the outcome of Mr.. Hiles' un-
successful attempt to secure the passage Of
a bill in the state legislature this winter
to create the town of Grant in his
county. The defendants, caused to
be printed and circulated among the mem.
bsrs Of the legislature, Mr. Hiles' complaint
alleges, a paper charging Mr. Hiles with
malfeasance while an official of the town of
Dexter. The complainant is one of
central Wisconsins wealthy lumbermen.
About year ago he built the Wisconsin,
Pittsburg & Superior railway, of which he
is president, and says he will carry the cases
to the LITTER end.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
More Official Stirring Up.

WASHINGTON CRY, April 17.-Commis
sioner of Pensions Black has determined to
reorganize the boards Of medical examiners
at the various large cities throughout the
country, and appoint two Democrats and
one Republican to each board. At present
the boards are in most instances made up Of
Republicans
WASHINGTON CITY, April 1T.-Secretary
Manning has appointed Augustus O'Neil, Of
Hoboken, N. j., to be superintendent Of en-
craving, at the bureau of engraving and
printing, vice George w. CASTELAR,, Of New
York, whose resignation is understood t
have Teen requested.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

PHILADELPHIA, April l7.-Under proc
laEsation of Governor Patterson Thursday
had been set apart throughout the common
wealth of Pennsylvania to be observed as
arbor day. In this city, outside
OF the movement made by the
pupils of the central high school
who obtained permission to plant trees in
the park, no effort was mada by an organ
ized body. 1t being new feature and
something entirely novel is taken to be the
reason why there was no general observ-
ance Of the occasion. Tho commissioner OF
city property planted a number of young
trees in the several squares in the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
A GREAT DISCOVERY

MI VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia, says:
My wife has been seriously affected With
cough for twenty five years, and this
spring more severely than ever before.
She had used many remedies without re-
lief, and being urged TO try DR.. Kings
New Discovery, did so, with most grati-
flying results. The first bottle relieved her
She has not had so good health for thirty
years Trial Bottles Free at Hartz d
Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large size 800.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
A Surprising Statenlan.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April lZ.-Representa-
tive Sittig, of Cook, caused considerable
surprise in the legislature Wednesday by
presenting document pledging himself to
stand paired with the deceased Democratic
member, J. Henry Shaw, until a successor
to the latter has qualified In consequence
of this, when the joint session met Thursday,
he did not vote, and just before adjourn
ment the Democrats gave him a vote Of
thanks and confidence. This action of Sit.
tis has rather complicated matters as the
Republicans expected to vote full list as
soon as all the members were present
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
Celebrating Emancipation.

WAsHN GToN CITY, April 1.-THE col
ored people of Washington Thursday cele-
brated the twenty third anniversary of
their emancipation. The weather was fine.
There was the usual parade of colored mill
tary and civic societies, which marched
through the principal streets, followed by
jubilant and joyous throng of freedmen.
President Cleveland stood in tho front
portico of the executive mansion and re-
viewed the procession as it passed through
the White House grounds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
Tie knights of Honor.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April l7.-The Grand
lodge of Knights of Honor closed their two
days annual meeting in this city Wednes-
day by tho election Of the following of
ficers: Grand dictator. H. NJ. Gilmore,
Delavan; vice grant Dictator, b b. Minor,
bingham; assistant grand dictator,
Wheeler Bartram, Chicago; grand reporter,
Leroy Wiley, Paris; grand treasurer, n c.
Naser, Peoria. The next meeting will be
September, 1856, first Tuesday, in this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
NEVER GIVE UP.

If Won are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak con-
stitution, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease, and
hanceforth you win rejoice in the praise
of Electric BItters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
RILIOUSNESS

Is very prevalent at this season, the
symptoms being bitter taste, breath often
sive, tongue coated. SIGH headache, drows
Ness, dizziness, loss of appetite. If this
condition is allowed to continue, serious
consequences may follow, By promptly
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, a fever may
be avoided or premature death prevented.
It is positive cure for biliousness. Sold
by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

The selling of decorations, subperfec>
lures and other dignities in Paris proved
very lucrative business, but it has just
been broken up and the managers SEN
fenced to Imprisonment.
This country controls three quarters OF
the cornfields Of the whole world.
A lad at Muskegon, Mich. although
only fifteen years of age, weighs 235
pounds
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
The Boys Must Go to PRAYERS.

BoSroN, April 1.-THE committee of
Harvard college overSeers, to which was re-
ferred the petition of the undergraduates
asking that attendance at morning prayers
be made voluntary with students over the
age OF 81. and optional with the parents or
guardians Of others, adopted the following
resolution: Resolve !, That it is inexpediept
TO grant the petition q. iths Undergraduates
OF Harvard college for the repeal of the
rules low requiring attendance on daily
PRAYERS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
| will send a recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station n,
New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

New YORK, April II - President Adams,
of the Union Pacific Railway company, says;
at is true that we are negotiating to fund
the floating debt A twenty-year loan is
better than one on call We have also
81, 500, 600 cash availablS, and might also
sell some of the securities in the company's
treasury
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

NEW YORK, April l7.-There was great
excitement in Ludlow street Jail Tuesday
night when it was thought for a few min
ute' that Ferdinand Ward had escaped.
The escape of 30 S Tweed years ago created
scarcely more commotion. Ward went into
the parlor to see lady caller. Jones, the
engineer, and Pike, a paroled prisoner, &C
companied him Jones and Pike went out
for few minutes and when they returned
Ward was nowhere to be found. The alarm
was at once given and the building searched.
Ward was found in the kitchen telling the
cook how TO make firSt-rate clam chowder.
He smiled and sam he had no desire to es-
cape.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
Insist on Having Their Wages.

BUFFALO, N. y, April 17.-All the EN-
ployes OF the Bankers and Merchants Tel.
egraph company in this city struck at 10
O'Clock Thursday morning because they
have not been paid their wages The com.
pany owes them for two months of last
year, and for last month The office is
closed, and the manager only is left in
charge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
A Remedy for Lung Diseases.

DR.. Robt. Newton, late President of
the Electric College, of the City of New
York, and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio,
used DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam very cxtcn>
sively in his practice, as many of his pa
tients, now living. and restored TO health
by the use of this invaluable medicine,
can amply testify, He always said that
so good a remedy ought not to be consid
cred merely as a patent medicine, but
that it ought to be prescribed freely by
every physician as sovereign remedy il
all cases of Lung diseases. 1t cures Con
sun ption, and all pectoral complaints.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The greatest medical wonder of the worlt
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. % cents per box. For sale u
Hartz g. Rahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
Freliuchuvsen a Kin. BETTER.

NEWARK, n. J., April l7-Mr Freing-
huysen'S condition, if changed at all, is i'm
proved a tritie. His pulse is 81 and hi.
mind is clearer then for some days pat
No positive prediction can he made regard
ing his case.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

WASHINGTON CITY, April 17-Counsel for
Surgeon General Wales has pre- entei in the
supreme court of the United States an APP
peal from the decision of the supreme court Of
the district, discharging the writ of habeas
corpus foRwhich Dr.. Wales petitioned to re-
move him from the custody of the court
martial The appeal was docketed. and the
court fixed April 20 as the date upon which
the case would be heard The Wales court
martial viii probably adjourn until the
supreme court takes action ON this appeal
furnace. A tin can containing te.
pounds of powder had beer
placed in the cellar AID was fired by a fuse
Inc explosion occurred at midnight, wher
all The household hal retired, and blew out
part of the south walls The ceilings wer,
considerably cracked, but no person was in
Jured Two of the inmates of tho house were
thrown. from their beds by the force of tbs
conclusion. 1t is alleged that the explosion
was the work of the striking glass blowers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
Looking for Improvement in the Iron
Trade.


PHILADELPHIA, April Thames NJ
Swank, the secretary of tho American Iron
and Steel association. in referring Thursday
to the condition of the iron trade said that
the future must sec it's improvement How
soon that would come depended entirely
upon the improvement in general
trade and especially in the bust
ness CT tho railroad companies Prices
for iron and steel ws-e now about where
they were in December and January, and
had apparently reached bottom, There was
no likelihood of their going lower Business
was light, and at figures that do not yield
much, if any, profit 10 the manufacture
ers The railroad companies. which
consume one-half of all the
manufactured iron and steel produced in
this country, were cutting down expenses
md are not giving out orders There ives
very little building # new roads, and
the demand for rails, car-wheelS and To-
connective iron was OF necessity at q
low ebb
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

TRENTON, N. j., April IL Governor Ab
bott has decI ell that under no circum.
stances will he call an extra Sc sion of the
legislature. He says that the fact that the
appropriation for the restoration of the state
house is too small is the fault Of the legis
lature and the members must take the con
Sc QueHceS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
A Ris sum tn Charities.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE will Of the
late Mrs ex Governor E. D. Morgan made
public Wednesday bequeaths $3.50, 900 to
charitable organizations
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
Elected Their Officers.

TOLEDO. Ohio, April 17-At Thursday
mornings session of the Woman's Baptist
Foreign Missionary society, the following
officers We're elected: President, Mrs. A. j.
Howe; recording secretary, Mrs. j. o.
Brayman; corresponding secretary, Mrs. A.
M. Bacon; assistant corresponding secre.
tary, Miss A. L. Stevens; treasurer Mis-:
Ella T. Haigb, all OF Chicago. Auditors.
Rev. F. G. Theasl, and c. l. Knights
Good news ought to be told; and it is
good news that Hunts Remedy has cured
the worst of kidney diseases, and can do
it again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

A sixty year old girl at Stamford,
Conn, after fasting forty days, during
many of them being in comatose condi
ton, has recovered her health and appe-
tite.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
Garrett should BE Lasbed Likewise.

WHEELING, w. Va, April 17.-Frank
Garrett young farmer of Hardy county,
hired an ll-year-old daughter oi Jacob Foos.
ing to take caresof his baby. He and his
wife abused the girl shamefully. A few
nights ago they visited neighbors, and left
the baby in charge Of the girl, with instruc.
lions that she was not to 60 to sleep until
their return. The girl did fall asleep, and
Jarrett whipped her unnsefcifully, soaring
her horribly. He then sent her to bed with
wet clothing on, The clothing froze to her
body, the night being. bitter cold, and she
had to have seven toes amputated Garrett
was arrested.
Senator Evarts' New York law practice
has paid him S75, 900 year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

o, my backl That lame back is caused
by kidney disease. Stop it at once by
Hunts Kidney and Liver Remedy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

~ For notices inrcfcrclsc 10 Sp,cial Ezat
slons, changes of time. and other it,m- Of lulen.
IN connection with the Chicago Milwaukee a II
raul Halfway, please refer to tie local column. Of
this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

The Nutmeg State is now reported TO
have recently flooded the Australian col
onies with cigars made wholly of paper,
carefully colored and veined, and favored
with nicotine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

CHICAGO, April 1.-THE congress of the
military order of the Loyal Legion of the
United States assembled in quadrennial ses-
sion in parlor A Of the Grand Pacific hotel
Wednesday morning. This is the fifth ses.
sion of the congress since the organiza-
ton of the order in 1865, AMI delegates were
present from the ton states in which COM
mapderies are organized. Gen Winfield S.
Hancock, the commander-ia-chief Of the
order, was unable to attend owing to
domestic affections.
Ex-PresiIent Hayes was elected chair
man, and thanked the Legion i'll a short
speech. .
Gen c. T. Henderson, United States
senator from Nebraska, then rose and offered
the following dispatch:
The military order of the Loyal Legion OF
the United States, in the fifth quadrennial
congress assembled, at the city OF Chicago,
Ills, extends to Companion U. S.
Grant its hearty sympathy i'll this try
ing hour of severe illness and sore bodily dis
tress, and expresses the hope that speedy re-
lief in full restoration to health may be af-
forded him, and that his life may be spared
for many years to the republic whose ex-
lstence his eminent services did so much to
secure.
The resolution was unanimously adopted,
signed by the officers and forwarded to Gen.
Grant The Legion sat down to banquet
in the evening at which 25) guests were
present
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

The odd spectacle of convicts striking
against reduction of wages is now af-
forded in the Kings county, New York,
Penitentiary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
WALKED DOWN STAIRS
PHENOMENAL IMPROVEMENT IN GEN.
GRANTS CONDITION.
He Walks Down Stairs and Takes Lunch
with the Family Doubt as to dag
nosis -BTiscellaneous kilograms
of General Interest.

New YORK, April 7.-Ex-Senatol
Chaffee came out of the Grant mansion
at y:25 Thursday morning, after 6
brief visit He said: al think the
generals condition is wonderful. He
seemed to me to look much better every way.
His eyes were brighter than they have been
for some time past. We spoke of the re
markable sympathy manifested by the peo-
pie all over the country, and he seemed h
be very much touched. There is one thing
TO be said about his threat and that is, that
no one can deny the fact that it was ulcer
ated, and very badly liberated, too. But the
question is whether it is a cancer or not II
1t is, there is little hope for life. If it not Q
cancer, then there is hope. He, think, has
now hopes of getting we'll" Mr.. Chaffet
intimated that the physicians had made a
diagnosis, but he would not say positively
Gen. Grant continues to improve His
throat was examined Thursday by Drs.
Barker, Shrady and Douglas, and the Local
disease was found to have improved with the
general condition. The pulse and tempera
ture are unchanged. The general, feeling
much better, suddenly started downstairs
and joined his family at lunch, taking
everybody by surprise. He partook of semi
solid food without difficulty, much to the
delight of all
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & sT nm.
hoCh ISLAND 4 PEORIA RAUyu
ROCK ISLAND \ MERCER 90. ,

Nail ARRIVE
Accommodation, 6I A. NJ 3l5rs
tNLY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

C. n. CRTTENT0N, n. T., General Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17
VIII Refund the Debt.

Cons uded tomorrow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-17

Itu-sJs $3.50, -
clear that you wish our engagement to cease.
Indeed, there is no other course iert open,
and the bearer of this will deliver parcel
containing the presents you have given me
at various times. | may mention that my
father quite approves Of the course am
taking. and has seen this letter. Of course,
we shall not expect to see you again at Har-
row. I remain yours, ETC.,
MABEL LINTON.
@Good heavensi she can't mean It'll" is all
he says as he finishes reading, and then sits
gazing into the fire, lost in thought for
long while, without uttering sound. Half
an hour has passed before he rises with
deep sigh.
"Well, that's all over, / suppose, and snes
no better than the rest of them. A real I'VE
lord is more attractive than struggling
commoner, and coronet will send True love
to the rightabout any day. But didn't ex-
pect this of Mabel; did think she was true
grit. Where are these precious presents
was fool enough to waste my money onf
What shall do with themF Sell thems No;
don't think, after ALL l could do that; they
were hers once. No; l can't sell them. Con-
found i'll Tn getting childish over them;
there, go up on that shelf" putting them in
AN unoccupied division of his bookcase; you
will serve as a memento where my loves
been put, if l should ever want one; and
now for those pleadings."
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-23

acres of tue finest long leafed pine to be found in the forests of the continent. In her exhibits are sec tons ofloes of this invaluable tim Der, four feetin diameter, cut from granc old trees standing from 15 to 100 feet without knot, or limb, and making the most beautiful building and furniture lumber. Much of this splendid timber is on government land. which can yet be purchased at Fl .25 per acre, and which, when cleared, yields every crop and fruit known to either the North or semi.tropics. Vast for ests of this magnificent pine can be bought for almost asong, near both river and rail- transportation, simply because the people here have al ltheir capital tied up Tn su- gar, cotton or rice producing indus tries, the lumber interest being en- tirely, neglected.
 And it is not, alone in pine forests that the state exceHs, but in many sections are great areas covered with the largest and finest walnut, white ash, oak, beech, magnolia, black gums, cypress, rcd and white l gums, hickory, hoflv, mulberry ,'as- safras, the latter growing to size two feet in diameter, her walnuts four to five feet, cypress & tc l2 feet in diameter and tho whole forming the most valuable timber belts in the world. In oranges. figs, peaches, pears, cherries, nuts of ail varieties, immense oceans. acrons, chesti,uts, and in every production necessary to make a people prosperous and happy, with a genial climate in whick outdoor labor is a pleasure the year through there seems nothing lacking to make Louisiana a great and power full state, but people, capital and industry. all of which may be as- sured of a hearty welcome from the citizens, than whom there is not a more pleasant, no more hos pitable people anywhere to be found.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-23
Russia and England.

In the pending dispute between the two countries, Russia has been cool and successfully sly, and En- gland excited and unfortunate If not blYdering. The negotiations concerning the Afghan boundary were rndely interrupted by the at tack by the Russians upon the Af- ghans at Penjdeh, England declar. ing she will not discuss the boun. dary question further until Roma rolf, the Russian commander, is or dered back from the position he occupies to undisputed territory, and also that he explained satis- factorily the cause of his seemingly wanton attack. Though Russia has had time to answer these demands she has not clearly done so, and the natural inference is that En- gland will not get satisfaction with out fight for it. In the mean time the Russian war party has taken advantage of the in cident and will do everything 10 excite their country to yield nothing and need be answer any challenge of England. Moreover the officers of Russias great army are ambi- tious and eager for opportunities of promotion. Now that Roma rolf is hero of what they regard as an English defeat the tide of war 1 feeling must be inevitable. unless something unforeseen and most extraordinary occurs.
 On the other hand, England, deeming she has been much inn posed upon, has assumed very aggressi> e attitude and is in nC temper for calm deliberation. The animosities of the Crimean wal are being rekindled, and the glo ry of another Balaklava is migrae( in the hopes of the Britons. All depends upon Gladstone, and it ap pears that even he is ready tt yield to popular outcry for tho revenge of Penjdeh.
 Whatever may be the outcome O
 the present phase ofthe trouble the conviction throughout Europe is that the WAT is inevitable sooner
 or later, This assumption the vast
 warlike preparations of the twC
 countries tend to confirm.