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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
ANOTHER high>toned rascal has come
IN Grief in the indictment of Brig. Gen.

ANOTHER high>toned rascal has come
to grief in the indictment OF Brig, Gen.
Reece, commanding the second brigade,
ING, and serving on the governors
staff, for frauds committed while chief
clerk to United States Marshal Wheeler.
The Rockford Journal Herald, in abiding
to his arrest, says that wheeler as mar.
shall, Reece as his chief clerk, together
with several deputies, conspired to de-
fraud the government, and did defraud it
of thousands of dollars by charging up
for services never rendered while they
were id office. The republican authorities
at Washington we're made aware OF this
through the investigations of congress
sional committee long ago, but no step
was ever taken by them to bring the
thieves to justice, On the contrary
Wheeler was given another fat office at
the expiration of his term as marshal. II
has remained for democratic administra'
ton to begin the work of punishment
Reece is now the silk stocking comman
der of the second brigade Of the state mi
litia, and 'toney' gentleman of society
but he will find that the present admins
tration is of the all wool sock kind, anG
no respecter of silk when the latter i;
allied to rascality."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
LATEST FROM FISH RIVER.
Riels Rebels Have the Best of the Fight
The Losses.

Riers Rebels Have the Best of the Fight
The Losses.
CHICAGO, April 2S-D;spatches from the
seat of war in the northwest territory are
conflicting as to the result of the recent bat
tie. General opinion, however, seems to be
that the Dominion forces did not succeed in
infiicting such punishment on the rebels as
the latter did on the troops, and that it was,
in effect, victory for Riel
Gen. Middleton's official report says he
has surrounded 800 or 400 rebels and will
stay until their ammunition gives oft and
not risk any more lives in their capture, as
they have a very difficult position to assault
and one that gives them a great advantage.
He admits that the Canadian loss was very
severe, and says the troops behaved with the
GOODNESS Of veterans
Ser3t Dillon, of the troops arrived at
Clark's Crossing from the field Sunday and
said it was positively known that twenty
five half breeds and Indians were killed. as
that number were counted dead upon the
| field Among the dead, he said, is Gabriel
Dumont the rebel leader, who was
killed by bullet towards the
close of the engagement while
| urging on his men. Sergt Dalton also re-
ports that Rel was seen among the rebels
| during the engagement, but towards even
ing escaped from the ravine and made to-
wards his stronghold at ,Batouche for rein.
forcementS. Every preparation has been
made, he said, for an immediate assault
| upon Riers army. The total number of
volunteers killed, Dalton says, is seven.
1t is said that few days previous to the
late eclipse of the sun Riel addressed his peo-
| pie, stating that if he did not darken the
sun on the 18th. he would not ask them to
believe in him. There is no doubt that he
| processes to be vested with supernatura
powers, and tie half breeds have abiding
faith in him. A few days ago he
prophesied q fight saying that one OF
his men would be injured in the
hand, the others escaping uninjurel.
I Few whites who have come in con-
tact with him recently expressed themselve:
satisfied that he is insane. Unless this in
sanity takes a murderous turn, no fear is
felt for the prisoners who are now in hi:
hands
| MONTREAL, April 2S-Sympathizers with
Riel attempted to hold a meeting in q cen
trail portion of the city Saturday night, but
were prevented by a crowd of English
speaking young men who attended, armed
with clubs. bearing the union jack and sing
ing patriotic songs.
l WINNIPEG, April ga dispatch from
| Fish creek, the scene of the recent battle
says the troops still occupy,the camp pitchol
on Friday night, which lies about mile
from the battle ground. Monday Gen
Middlston gave orders To have
the remainder of the left division
brought across the river. and this work il
now being attended to. The rebels during
the night retired from the position they DC
cupied Mt the close Of the fight and nothing
can be seen of them in the ravins now.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
The Territorial Appoinment..

WASHINGTON CRY, April 2S.-Mr. Cleve-
land thus far has appointed two territorial
officers, neither one of whom is resident
of the territory in whick'he is to serve. It
may be remembered, says Washington
dispatch to The New York Tribune, that in
the Democratic national platform adopted
at Chicago last July plank was inserted
declaring that the selection of federal off,
GERS for the territories should be
restricted to the citizens thereof
When the president few days ago ap-
pointed citizen of Missouri as an associate
justice of the supreme court of New Mexico,
complaints that be had violated the declara-
ton of his PARTY in national convention
were silenced by the statement that on ac-
count of bitter factional fight in that ter
ritory he had been compelled to choose a
non resident
The appointment of Orlando W. Powers, of
Michigan, as associate justice Of Utah, viii
revive the complaints on the score of non.
residence, and probably will provoke much
| adverse comment for different reason.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
The Egyptian Complication.

PARIS, April 2S-The French fleet has
been ordered to rendezvous off Piraus, a
seaport Of Greece. 1t is believed this action
has been taken with view to making a
naval demonstration off Alexandria in the
event Of the Egyptian government refusing
to make the amends demanded by France
for the suppression of The Bosphore Egyp-
ten.
PARIS, April 28 -Essad Pasha, the Turk
ish ambassador. Monday approached NJ. de
Freycinet, the minister of foreign affairs,
upon the question of the suppression
OF the Bosphore Egyptien. NJ de
FIeyclnet was most courteous in
tone and manner, and expressed
the greatest consideration for the sultan, his
government and his people. France, how.
| ever, sad Minister de Freycinet, considered
that the question at issue concerned only the
government Of the Khedive of Egypt, which
| by imperial firman is made responsible fol
the internal government of Egypt
LONDON, April % I'm the house of com.
mons Monday afternoon Lord Edmund Fitz
maurice, under secretary of state for foreign
affairs, said that he was happy to STATE
| that the government was on The
point of arriving at an arrangement
of the misunderstanding with France grow
| ing out of the suppression of The Bosphore
Egyptien newspaper at Cairo. This ar
rangement, added Lord Edmund, would
prove alike satisfactory to France, England
and Egypt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

light Gen. Grant slept at intervals until Q
clock Monday morning, after which his
lumber was almost continuous until s
clock in the morning. When be had been
dressed he remarked that be felt good and
was refreshed. When DIR. Douglas left the
house, at s 80, he said the patti emit was fully
as well as Sunday.
WASHINGTON Cry, April 28 The ceie-
bration of the anniversary of the birthday
Of Gen. Grant, which took place Monday
night, was grand success The president
and members of his cabinet, the diplomatic
corps, senators and representatives, officers
of the army and navy and marine corps,
and officers OF the various government de-
partments attended Social invitations were
extended so mambers the Loyal Legion and
Grand Army of the Republic. The meet
ing was held in the Metropolitan Methodist
church whers Gen. Grant worshipped when
In Washington. Among those who ad
dressed the assemblage were Postmaster
General Villas, Gen. Sheridan and Gen.
Green B. Rauui.
SPRlNGFIELD, Ills, April 2S.-- About
twenty members were present in the house
Monday morning Mr. Rogers, of Jackson
oherou q resOtuttOH SUdtine huehaiS 10 bne
63rd anniversary of the birth of Gen. Grant
the most honored and deserving patriot Of
the country, and ordering the flag to be
raised on the dome in honor thereof. Mr..
Graham moved to amend SO as to make the
resolution read lone Of the most honored
aud deserving patriots" and the resolution
passed unanimously.
CINCINNATI, April Monday being
| Gen. Grants birthday anniversary, flag
AMI other emblems were displayed OF resi-
dences and stores in different parts Of the
city. In the evening ceremonies at Turner
hall consisted Of interesting speeches and
patriotic songs. The members of the Grand
Army of the Republic assembled at then
hall at 1880 p. M, and, precedei by the
famous old army drum corps, marched Il
to TurDor hall, where they had reserves
| saatS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Hatten VIII Never Desert EN-

WASHINGTON CRY, April Sex Post
master General Hatton left for Burlington,
Iowa, the other day to look after his news
paper interest and viii be absent month
He owns controlling interest in The Hawk
eye, but it doesn't seem TO be agreed that he
is TO assume again the active editorship of
the paper. Mr., Hatton is very popular at
the postofice department, and, calling there
before his departure to say goodbye to his
old friends, dropped in to take leave of his
successor. "You are not going to leave us
for goodl' said Col Villas, cordially "No,
indeed" replied Mr.. Hatton. Catch me
running off for good and leave this admins
tration to struggle along without my helpl"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Of hostilities between that country ana rng-

Of hostilities between that country ana Eng
land.
The sympathy of the sultan with England
is said now TO, be Pronounced. A circurn-
stance very significant as to to Turkeys real
intentions in the event of an Anglo Russian
war is that, notwithstanding the recommen-
dations of the powers respecting the closing
Of the Dardanelles to belligerent fleets, not
the sill IA est step has been taken TO increase
the power O. the porte to guarl the
straits against attempted violation. The
ports understands well the German and
Austrian motives, and knows that these
powers hope that the Turkish attitude will
compel England herself to destroy the last
vestige of the treaty of Paris by sending q
feet through the Black sea without the per-
mission of the sultan 1t therefore evades
answering the requests of the powers so as
not to find its hands tied IL events render an
alliance with England necessary.
The sultan finds himself in very difficult
place. Should he comply with the wishes of
England by opening the Dardanelles for
English vessels a European complication is
inevitable, and the sultan will have TO pay
the piper. II he closes the DaIdanelles and
England should be victorious, he has to fear
the eternal hostility of the English diplo-
macy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

hand have not entirely ceased to be fash
ionable, but they are no longer the rage
as they were some years ago. The en-
gagement bracelet with lock attached
is still sold for that purpose. They are
gradually going out, and the plain we'd
ding ring is taking its old place again.
The sudden changes of style in jewelry
frequently causes loss to the jeweler by
having an unstable stock on hand"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
An Editor,s Testimonial.

A. M. Vaughan, Editor of the Green
witch Review" Greenwich, o., writes:
Last January / met with very severe
accident, caused by runaway horse. /
used almost every kind of salve to heal
the wounds, which turned to running
sores, but found nothing to do me any
good till | was recommended Henry's
Carbolic Salve. / bought a box, and it
helped me at once, and at the end of two
months was completely we'll 1t is the
best salve in the market and never fail
of telling my friends about it, and urge
them to use it whenever in need.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

WASHINGTON CRY, April 2S.-The presi.
dent has appointed the following post
masters: L. H. Edwards, at Waterloo,
Iowa; 7. NJ. Lynn, at Grundy Center, Iowa;
Charles E. Bronson, at Manchester, Iowa.
The secretary of the treasury has appointed
Alphonse M. Bullock, of Virginia, to be
shipping commissioner at Norfolk, Va
The secretary of the treasury has also ap
pointed Hon. George H. Parker, of Iowa, q
special agent of the treasury department
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Ben Buffers Book.

WASHINGTON CITY, April est is stated
that in the book which he is now writing.
Gen. Butler will aim at ehatty paragraphs,
devoting here a chapter to "Reminiscences
about one contemporary, and there a chap
ter to racy anecdotes about another There
will be no learned dispositions or analytical
studies, such as mark Mr. Blaine's book, but
the one all-ruling idea will be to make the
volume interesting. 1t is said there is pretty
sharp competition among the publishers for
the honor and profits of bringing this pro.
duction ont
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
AN ILLINOIS SOLON'S IDEA.
He Proposes to Treat the Chicago Board
of Trade Heroically


SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April 2S.-Cleveland
introduced bill in the house Monday to re-
peal the act Incorporating the Chicago
board of trade. The preamble sets forth
that the purposes for which the board of
trade of Chicago was originally organized
was to develope and encourage internal
commerce i'm the northwestern states, which
has been .entirely lost sight of FOR many
years and that such board of trade has
been diverted from its original and legit-
innate purpose and jurisdiction and become
an institution for the promotion and encour-
agement of gaming, and is wholly given up
to speculative contracts, and its manage
ment is detrimental to the interests Of the
agricultural classes, tax on the industries
of the producers of the state, and productive
of public disgrace and private ruin. The
bill provides for the appointment Of re-
ceiver, sale of the property, and winding up
Of the affairs of the board, the proceeds of
the sale to be equitably divided among the
stockholders. according TO their respective
interests, as shown by the books of tho in.
corporation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
They Settled the Diasou,tv.

ST. LOUIS, April 2s.-On Saturday after
noon at Mt. Vernon No., John Tennis a
merchant, shot and killed George Moore, a
farmer. In falling Moore drew his revolver
and shot Tennis through the head, killing
him instantly Moore lived about an hour,
but did not speak. The shooting was about
an alledgod intimacy between Tennis and
Mrs. Moore. The tragedy occurred at , p.
m in a crowded street
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Precaution Against pleuro-Pneumon,a.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April IS -Governor
Oglesby has issued a proclamation prohib-
iting the shipment of cattle from Missouri to
this state, upon information furnished by
State Veterinarian Paaren that pleuro.
pneumonia existedamong the cattle kept on
the farm of the State hnatic asylum at
Fulton, Mo-, from whichra number had
been shipped into this state, and including,
as he believed one bull afflicted
with the disease, which after
ward died, but the carcass Of which
he has not been able to find Missouri
has no laws on this subject, and a petit
ton was in circulation on the St Louis ex-
change urging the governor to call special
session of the legislature for the purpose of
framing much-needed stock laws, the eStab-
lishment OF a state sanitary board, the APP
pointment Of a state veterinarian, and the
appropriation of fund necessary to carry
out the legislation proposed. Petitions of
the same character were circulated at both
the Union and National Stock yards, and all
were forwarded to the governor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Competitive Examinations.

WASHINGTON CITY. April 2S-As an i'm
preston seems to prevail that any person is
privileged TO enter the competitive examina-
ton that is to govern the appointment of
postoffice inspectors, Postmaster General
Villas has issued a circular stating that ap
plication blanks for this pur pose will not be
furnished Unfortunately, but only to per-
sons who have been favorably recommended
to the department
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Wants to Use Natural Gas.

ST. LOUIS, April 2S.-The Chronicles
special from Pittsburg says that Lieut.
Thomas Fitch, of St Louis, is in that city
negotiating for the purchase of a site for a
rolling mill. nut, bolt and hinge factory
1t is said it Is his intention to remove the
plant of large rolling mill now idle here to
Pittsburg, on account of the cheapness and
advantages of natural gas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

Dlgma's Men De Some Harmless Shooting.
SUAKM, April 2S.-The rebels in and
around Otao commenced a heavy fire on the
advance column of the British Sunday even
ing, and kept it up long into the night They
were out of range however, and very few of
the shots fell within the British lines. Only
three soldiers were wounded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

Have used Tongaline in neuralgia Of
long standing. After taking Tongaline,
my patient has enjoyed perfect freedom
from her complaint Am led to believe
that in some forms OF neuralgia Tonga
line is as nearly specific as is ouinine in
intermittent fevers. Ed. J. Rowe, M
D., Gentryville, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Dickson Goes Acguit.

WASHINGTON Cry, April 2s.-William
Dickson, who hos been on trial for the past
few days for alleged corruptiy influencing
the jury in the star route cases, has been
acquitted The jury in the case were out
but a very short time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
A Great Chorus of Little Ones.

CHICAGO, April 2s.-A musical event Of
more than ordinary interest will come off at
the great opera hall in this city Saturday
afternoon, May Q, at that time 700 children
accompanied by a large and well trained
orchestra, will sing under the leadership o
Professor Tomlins. The entertainment il
for the benefit of Frcebels Free Kinder
garten association.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Iamont sutrerlnp from Malaria.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 2S.-Col La
Esont's condition does not improve as rapidly
as desired 1t is now given out that he will
not be able to resume his official duties this
week. He is suffering from malaria and
prostration, resulting from overwork. His
friends are of the opinion that his illness is
Mute serious -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

CLEVELAND. Ohio. April 2S.--George IL
Valiant, who has had the position of gen
eral feight agent of the Lake Shore road fol
number of years, has resigned, to accept
the position of general eastern traffic man
ager of the Erie road, with headquarters at
Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Bismarck Getting in His WORK

LONDON, April IS. "A dispatch from Con.
stantinople published here Monday after.
noon, states that the strongest evidence Of
intriguing on the part of Prince Bismarck
with the palace officials has been discovers d
in that city. 1t Is said that the German
chancellor is strongly urging that Turkey
side with Russia in the event Of an outbreak
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

During last year the street cars of New
York City killed twenty one persons and
injured 10S. Only two of those killed
and four of the wounded were employees
of the company.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
The Coliiery Strike Ended.

PITTsBuRG, April IS. President Costello,
Of the Coal Miners association, issued a
card Sunday to the striking railroad miners,
declaring the strike at an end and advising
the men to return to work at the price
offered by the operators.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
One Port Closed I'm.

SHANGHAI April 2S-The port of Vladi.
vostock, in Siberia, near the confines OF
China, has been closed TO commsrce. Tn,
Russian naval authorities have so disposed
torpedoe5 that only narrow channel re
mains for the entry and exit of their owl
war ships
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
THREE SCORE AND THREE.

Celebrating Gen. Grants Sixty Third
Birthday.
New York, April 28.- Flags were flying
and bunting displayed on the streeton which
Gen. Grant lives, in commemoration of his
birthday. The general Monday was 63
EARS old. Beginning at II o'clock Sunday
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

The three trees that shaded the tent of
Jefferson Davis at the spot where he was
captured in Irwin county, Ga, have since
been struck with lightning and killed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Malarial' Poison.

The drouth in Southwest Georgia last spring
dried up the wells, and we were compelled TO use
water from the creek on the plantation. he re-
suit was that all were troubled with chills and
fever l carried with me several bottles of Swift's
Specific, and as long as l took it, | had perfect
health. As soon as ceased taking it, /, like the
rest was afflicted with chils. When | resumed
its use, was all right again. We have used it in
our family an antidote for malarial poison fol
two or three years, and have never known it &c
fail in single instance.
W. c. FURLow,
Sumter Co, Ga, Sept. II, 1884.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
THE SWIFT SrEcIFIc Co.. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Not Invited to Interfere.

BERLIN, April Is "A rumor which was in
circulation in Paris, London and Berlin on
Saturday that the emperor had been asked
to arbitrate between Russia and England is
without Foundation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

We must tell of the great specific
Hunts kidney and Liverl Remedy 1t
never fails to cure Diabetes, Dropsy,
Bright's Disease, DC
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

A man attacked with Bright's Disease
or any kidney disease, don't want fine
words--but its conqreror Hunts [ Kidney
and Liverl Remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

Senator Pendleton's father was Alex
s1der Hamilton's second in the latter's
duel with Aaron Burr,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

A colored man named Williams, resid>
ing at Columbia, Fla, is reported to be
116 wears old.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

The Line selected by the US. Cow
to.carry the Fast Mall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

70 For notices in reference to Special Excgr
sions, changes Of time, and other items Of interest
IN connection with the Chicago. Milwaukee a II
Paul Railway, please refer to the local column, Of
this paper.