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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Net Satisfied with jackson.

ST LOUIS, March PA dispatch from
the City of Mexico says; The appointment
of Gen. jackson as minister to Mex
leo is not received with much en-
thusiasm by the American colony,
or by Mexican houses holding close
relations with the United States. 1t was
hoped President Cleveland would SEMI a
younger man to Mexico-ons who was more
familiar with the progressive affairs of COM
merce in both countf& than Jackson is said
n ha
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
What Does This MeanS

NEW YORK, March IA Key West,
Fla, special says: The commander OF the
steamer Yantic, which was to have sailed
for Livingstone Thursday morning, having
takes all extra supply of coal and provis-
ions, received TELEGRAM hic instructions late
Wednesday night to defer his departure
until further orders A detachment OF
sailors and marines, with side arms and a
mounted gun, ara drilling in the streets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
The senaie,s DAVIS Work.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 27.-Imme-
diately after the reading of the journal in
the senate Thursday, on motion of Miller of
California, senate went into executive ses-
sion and confirmed the following nominal
tons: Daniel McConvTle of Ohio, to be
auditor Of the postofiice department; John
P Donworth, to be collector of customs,
Aroostook, Ne; Francis B. Torrey, to be
collector of customs, Bath, Me-; John w.
Taviiie, to he passed assistant engineer OF
the navy on the retired list
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C.,
| will send 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 d,
New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
YOUNG MEN!..READ THIS.

The Voltaic Belt Co., of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belt and other electric
appliances on trial for thirty days, to men
young or old) afflicted with nervous de-
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all kindred troubles. Also for rheumatism,
neuralgia, paralysis, and many other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk
is incurred as thirty days trial is allowed
Write them at once for illustrated pans
phlet free. Dec.>16 cod W 1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

BUFFALO, n. Y, March PA destrucfiy &,
fire, starting on the stage of the Music hall
Wednesday evening entirely destroyed thai
building, AMI spreading to the ST Louis
Catholic church left it ruin also
The fire was started 10y Dor
der ovsr the stage taking fire
from q gas light, AMI it, spread was so rapid
that the efforts OF the firemen were vain.
Besides this, the hydrauts in the vicinity of
the fire were nearly all frozen solid, and val
unbe time was lost in tbaWing them out So
far as Known two lives were Host Joseph
Grimm VINO was caSSht in the church
tower and kiliei by jumping to the ground,
ami George Roth, fireman, who was among
those in the tower directing stream of
water upon the roof, am who attemped to
escape by the stairway Roth's chmTed
holy was found in tue ruins of the tower
Thursday morning. Three others, two of
them firemen, were severely, but not dan
gerously, injured.
The schedule of losses and insurance is as
follows: ST. Louis Church building 500,
0G0: contents $4,000; insurance, 81, 900;
Music Hall building, slGS, 500; contents, $50
900; McCaull Opera company, lose s15, 600;
Mech Bros, lessees, $4,000; insurance on
building, SSl, 500; on contents, $1,000
'Totals-losses, S32,i $50; insurance, Sll3, 100.
1t is rumore that two men were seen to fal
into the ruins Of Music hall vestbule, but
this is denied y boy name unknown, il
said 10 be missing
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
FOUGHT TO THE DEATH.
BLOODY SINGLE COMBAT OF TWO
INDIANA FARMERS.
One Drained with Plow-Point and the
Other Cut to Pieces with Prun-
ing Knife-Cause of the
Tragedy.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. March 27.-News has
been received here of terrible duel IN the
"barrens." twenty.six miles from here,
Wednesday afternoon Christian FIeiscn-
man and Gottleb Scharndiel were neigh
bors in the old country, and COUSINS
Fleischman, however, proved untrue
to the friendship, and debauched
his cousins wife. Scharndlel ana
his wife came to this country three
years ago, and, coming west, settled ON
farm in the "barrens." BY singular coin
cidence, Fleischman. coming over, went 70
the same vicinity and rented alarm. Al
various times the bitter enmity of the two
men cropped out, but never led to anything
serious. Wednesday both were in Stewards
vile having farm implements sharpened,
and the old trouble came up.
Friends averted any fatality, and
about 4 o'clock p. IN. Scharnd1el started
home. His harness became broken, ana
while repairing it Fleischmsn came up and
remarked, laughingly: YOU'D better buy
new harness." Scharndiel retortet sharply,
and, rushing at Fleischman with large
pruning knife, cut deep cash in his cheek.
Fleischnlan seized a plow-point ana
brought it down upon his assailant,s
head, cru-hing through the skull
The wounded man grapp!ed with Fleisch-
man, and they fell, Scharndiel uppermost.
While in that position Scharndiel used his
knife vigorously, cutting Fleischman to
pieces. About 5 o'clock neighbors came
along and found Fleischman lying dead in
the road and Scharndiel near him with his
skull crushed and brains oozing out, and yet
in a seni-conscious condition. Both bodies
were taking to farmhouse half q mile
away, where Scharndiel fingered long
enough to tell the story, and then died. Mrs
Scharndiel is in a delicate condition, and the
news has not yet been told her yet hel
friends fearing fatal consequences. Both
men were in a prosperous condition. MIR
Scharndiel was quiet man, yet one who
once an enemy was always a foe. Fleisch
man was somewhat of boastsr, and it il
said delighted to boast of his Influence oyei
the wife of his betrayed friend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
1t Fitted Hunters Revolver.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 27.-George
Hunter was on Wednesday convicted at
New Lisbon of murder in the second degree
in killing Gertie Philips near Salineville, in
June, 1884 Hunter had betrayed the girl
and promised to marry her, but failed to
keep his word. On the night of the murder,
the two met in some woods near TOWN. Six
days afterwards Gertie's body was found
with bullet in the brain The bullet fitted
Hunters revolver.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

EDWIN W. KEIeHTLEY, third auditor
of the treasury, resigned because-"he
had to-" Mr.. Keightlcy was very con
spicuous wire puller for Blaine during
the last campaign, and worked hard for
the tatooed man when he should have
been serving Uncle Sam.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
The st. Paul Dividend.

New YORK March 27-The directors OF
the st. Paul Railroad company, in declar'
ing a ~ per cent selni-annuzl dividend in
stead Of So. say that until the floating debt
Of IS. 5000 is paid, they think 8 per cent.
per annum will be enough to pay on the
common stock, though they claim to have
earned per cent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

NEW YORK, March 27-The Suns finan,
cial article points out tuat Mr.. Phelps, the
new minister to England, was Gen. Schenck's
counsel in the Emma mine affair, and fears
that his appointment wiz lie ct d!strust il
the British investors minds, as EnglishmaU
have a mortal horror of every body and
everything connected with that swindling
orDaratipn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Trentcl the Case Heroicnllr.

New YORK, March 2T.-Joseph Casulich
came from Fuime, Austria, last June to as
sst his elder brother Bela in conducting
the American branch of tho hip-brokerage
business, which the family conducts
at home. joseph learned the business,
and last October Bella sailed for
Austria on a SIX months vacation In
the meantime Joseph fell in love with a
young lady, married her, and set up house
keeping in the Rutland, al without inform
ing his family. This 50 enragei Bella Casu-
iich when he returned that he first tried to
separate the young couple, and failing in
this had Joseph incarcerated in a
private lunatic asylum at Blooming
dale, having first decoyed him TO
dinner at Delmonico's. Bella refused to
tell Mrs. CGsulich where her husband was
She got out writ Of habeaS corpus, to
which he ssreSponde in the supreme court
Thursday. The physicians certificate shown
only declares him to be suffering mentally,
nut not insane. Thursday Mr.. Casulich
appeared in court to prove that her husband
is not crazy. She declared that no money
shall separate her and her husband.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth
ma and Bronchitis during which time the
best physicians could give no relief. Ter
life was despaired Of, until in last Octot er
she procured bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery. when immediate relief was
felt, and by continuing its use for a short
time she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh so pounds, in few months
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
Of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hartz
& Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large Bottles
81. 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

MALTA, March 27.-Zebehr Pasha, re-
Gently arrested for Icing in collusion with
the mahdi, and svbo was sent here from
Alexandria, has now been sent to Gibraltar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

GAMBLING seems to be arrcftable call
ing In Chicago. Mike Mcdonald, in be,
coming bondsman for Mackin and Gal
lsghcr, stated in court that he held $500, -,
600 of unencumbered real estate. Some
of Chicagos grain gamblers can beat that,
though.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Dep. Sheriff Elmore Co. ,

Treatise on blood and skin diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Atlanta, Ga,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Grant to Testify in the Fish Trial

New YORK, March 27.-In accordance
with a request made some time since by
Gen. Grant, counsel for both sides in the
trial of President Fish, of the defunct
Marine bank, have agreed TO take Gen.
Grants testimony at ths latter's house, on
whatever day will best suit the convenience
af tho uauaral
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
wouldn't Put His Money IN the Bank.

LOCUST GAP, Pa, March n. - Pc ter
DUTY, hard working man Of misery hab-
its, was robbed of SIS, 900, the savings of his
lifetime, Wednesday, while absent from his
hut He is nearly crazy with grief He had
refused to put his money in the bank, having
lost 1900 in a savings bank that collapsed
some time ago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Rig Theatrical Venture.

New YORK, March IA large new
theatre is contemplated in this city at the
corner of Grand street and the Bowery,
capable of holding between 5000 and 200
people Col r. E. J. Miles, Of Cincinnati,
will probably be the manager of the theatre
when it is completed The capital is to be
furnished by a wealthy retired carpet man-
ufacturer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
SHAKESPEARE SAY.

..Therefore the moon, the goyerncss Of foods.
Pale in her anger, washes all the an, :,
THAT rhenmatic diseases may aDOund-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

have been a sufferer from rheumatism for 20
years, at times with almost intOlerabe pain
had the best medical treatment, and took all sorts
of remedies but without relief. Being reduced
al most TO a skeleton, and not being able to walk
even with crutches, | was induced to try Swift's
Specific and it acted like charm, and an to-
day entirely relieved. Have thrown away my
crutches and am in excellent health. | believe
Swft's Specific will cure the worst cases Of rheu-
matism, Mrs. EZRA MRRsHnN,
Macon Ga. AUG. 4, 1854.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Another Republican Caucus.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2L-Repub
lican senators held another caucus Thurs Law
morning on tie Sherman resolution, which
proposes to Tesciud all orders made since
March /, for the employment Of special
clerks Of committees duri 9 the congressional
vacation. but no conclusion was reached
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Gem, Graut Get, a Good sI.en

New YORK March 27.--Gen. Grant
passed very quiet All peaceful night. His
rest was absolutely unbroken
Some young southerners are preparing
to start cattle ranch ini Alabama upon
the Indian territory and Texas plan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
French Hepulsed in Tonquin.

PARIS March q. Dispatches have been
received from Tonquin in which Gen. Ne,
grier admits that during his recent recon
noissance beyond the Chinese frontier he
was repulssd at Dong Dong with loss Of POO
man
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Deceniber and Nav Arain.

SAY Francisco, Cal, March 27-Judge
5 Clinton Hastings, agel 20, and Lillian
knust, aged 70, r6re married "Wednesday
by Judge Finn, and the city is all agog.
Hastings is one of the largest land
owners in the state, and is worth
several million dollars. he founded the
Hastings Law college at Berkeley. to which
he gave Slo0,0J0, seven years ago. The
Judge stands over six feet in his stockings
Mis- Knust is q demi-bionde, with dark
eyes, regular features, beautiful, teeth
AMI complexion, and without for
tune About six months ago Hastings,
WHOSE residence is -Benicia, suddenly
went away, no one knowing where, and it
was rumored that he was hiding in Lake
county to avoid being served with papers in
a breach-of-prumise suit He has given, it
is reported, about s., 5OJ, 600 to two SONS, re-
tanning only $500, 900 for himself Two
daughters have received comparatively
little. and another daughter has got nothing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
He Was Hendricks. Man

WASHINGTON CITY, March 27-Mr
Aquilla Jones, Sr., who was on Thursday
nominated for postmaster at indianapolis il
the gentleman who was ind orsed for the
position by Vice President Hendricks
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
The Trouble at Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, March 27.-Four bal
lots were taken Thursday in the joint session
of the legislature. The Democrats refrained
from voting On the first ballot Logan re-
ceived 100; second, lOi; thiri, 100; fourth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

The sheriff at Lsavenworth, Kan, pub
fishes notice that 80 saloons in that city
must be closed by May l.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

No Connecticut regiment ever lost a
flag during the civil war, according to the
statement recently made by a public
speaker
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

whether the "pale moon" has increased the
Size Of her wash as the world has increased In
populatlon may be a question, but its TACT be
You'd question that rheumatism has increased
untilitdoes "aboundn In call the air" and thoa-
sands of human beings are bound ana TOR
nented with the excrueiating pains that ohiy
Rheumatism and Neuralgia can infilct.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Money for Members of Parliament.

WEXFORD, March 27.-The people of this
city have raised the sum of 100 pounds
sterling toward the payment of the ex-
penses Of the local members of parliament.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
ROCK ISLAND DAILY ARGUS,

! W. POTTER. RD1roa AND PuR1Isurs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
THE ROOT1F THE EVIL.

To thoroughly cure serofula it is neces
sary TO strike directly at the root of the
evil. This is exactly what Hoods Sarsa.
parilla does. by acting upon the blood
thoroughly cleansing it of all impurities,
and leaving not even faint of scrofula
in the vital fluid. Thousands who have
been cured of scrofula by Hoods Sarsa>
parilla. testify to its wonderful blood pu
rifying qualities. Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

"a For notices inreicrcUcc 10 Special Ezr,
sions, changes Of time, and other u,m. u H',r,
in connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee j =
Paul Railway, please refer TO the local paauat
this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Communication.

WETuHPEA. Ala. sept. %, 1sSl.-Ahout six
years ago became afflicted with a very disagree
BILE skin disease. with large, dry sores and many
pimples on my face, hands and shoulder, The
sore on my shoulder eat out hole nearly an inch
deep, and the cauCprous appearance Of one of the
sores near my eye alarmed me very much. Tried
all kinds Of treatment. but found nothing that
seemed to affect the disease. finally decided to
try 5. $ S on advice Of a physician, and in a
short me the scabs dropped from the sores and
left my skin smooth aud well. l consider 5. :. :
the greatest blood medicine ever made. and the
only thing that will cure the disease with which
was afflicted | think my trouble was the result
of terrible attack of malaral fever. contracted
while farming in the Tallapoosa river swamp. ]
can be found Al my Office in the court house at
Wetumpka. You can refer to me.
]. l.. RHODES,
Dep Sheriff Elmore Co, Ala.
Tr,a+i., ~, Hood Jisoosas rooi1ad fraa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

Richard Critchett, of Darlington, n
H., who IS now in his ninety sixth year,
walks perfectly straight, and has never
expericnced a DAVIS sickness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

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, 1885-03-27

A San Francisco dentist is said to have
lost one of his instruments down the
throat of a young lady upon whose teeth
he was operatiup
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

The latest puzzle now vexing some per-
sons is how to place eight checkers on a
board so that no two will be either on a
straight or diagonal line in either direc>
ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
Parker's Pleasant Worm Syrup Never Fails
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

Trains leave Rock Island
400 a. m. Way Freight.
S.45 d" Fast Express.
i.4O ?. m. Mail and Express
$50 " Through Freight ana AccomuO.l-i
Trains arrive at Rock Island.
2.90 q. m. Through Freight and Accommo4,
l2.45 p. m. Mail and Express.
$40 " Fast Express.
40 " Way Freight.
The FAST EMPRESS, leaving Rock l,la,l 81
3. m. arrives At Peoria 1920 p. m. @, >Prata
i.25 p. M. at Decatur 4.e0p. m, JaCh.oN.t ~
2. m, Alton 10 p. m, 81 Louis ,Iip- 81
rCrrc Hautc 1l.55p. m, TIE SANE DAY. Mel
this the BEST and QUICKEST route 90 81 1a
southeast.
The $50 p. m. train makes Cla.e c5rrerr,
Galya with G. Is. " q. for points west, arr.yg'
Galesburg at 4.25 p. m, at Burlington 6iUp r.
Hcokuk 1928 p. m, and at Quincy luiT In,
Arriving at Peoria at 60 p. Il., Uss.H- 3.
connections with the |. Il. " ". std r. Ik3
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~ FAST TIME SURE CONNECTION 81
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The 50 p. m. AccommodafiaG Leaves ergg q
except sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

OFFICIAL FArEss OF ROCK ISLAND CITY AND COUNTY
Argus Block, Opp Post Office.
SUBSCRIPTION RATEs
DAILY-l2H cents per week, or 80 cents per
month, delivered by carriers to any part OF the
city
wEEKLY-$2,OO per year. postage paid
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27

The area of Lake Erie is 5000 square
miles. Its greatest length is $50 miles;
greatest breadth, so miles, mean depth,
81 feet. elevation, sos feet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-27
TILE DAILY Argus.

Only Democratic Daily In the Eleventh Con-
gressiOnal District.
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