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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14
"OUK CLUE.

Mr. w. H. Lundy. on being called to
respond to the toast Our Club, took the
floor and let spread the wings of ms
eagle by announcing to those present that
he had been caught mapping by the elo~
quent gentlemen of The bar who had pres
ceded him, they having led him to sup
pose that nothing would be expected but
few impromptu remarks from those who
would he called upon TO respond to the
various toasts to be proposed by the press
ident, and while he was resting in blissful
ignorance of the preparations going on,
they were secretly searching into the
depths OF eloquent eloquence for well
sounding sentences, and now come to the
front smiling beneath the weight of what
they had acquired II believed that a
step in the right direction was taken by
the formation of this club, that it afforded
us an opportunity of becoming ac'
quanted with each other such
as we never before had en-
ioyed. 1t brought together democrat:
from all portions of the country, ant
would eventually grow to such proper
tions that it could and would dictate tht
nomination and insure the election oi
those aspirants for county places who's
cause it would expouse; that its bylaw
or rules governing the organization
should be Of that liberal character tina
would bring to its fold the young men o.
the county, who were just approaching
that period in life when they would b
called upon 10 exercise the rights of fran
chise, and at the same time TO educat
them to appreciate the fact that politica
honor should not be trailed IN the slum
so that personal feelings and prejudice
might be vented at the ballot box. II
hoped at the next annual banquet man
more plates would be land and an over
flow table would be spread in the adjoin
ing room to accommodate those VIII
would attend. Other remarks of bust
ness nature closed his address.
After Mr.. Lundy's address many in
promptu speeches were made, and Il
tine was pleasantly spent until midnigh
The spread set by mine host Herkert WI
very elaborate and choice, and retiec
great cladit upon his skill as caterer
the palate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14

Fellow democrats. you constitute to-
day, as you have always constituted, a
majority of the American people; under
your rule all of our territory has been ac-
quired. aud ander a bill introduced by a
democratic senator, Andrew johnson. of
Tennessee, the homestead law was
passed, guaranteeing TO every settler a
deed to one hundred and sixty acres of
land. You have but to be true, fellow DEM
ocrats. to the principles of your party and
the control of the government will ever
remain with you. When the government
is controlled by doctrines different from
what we advocate, the liberty of the citi-
zens and the life of the republic will be
gone.
"OUR CITY"
Mr.. NJ. M. Corbett, who was expected
to have responded to the toast ''Our
City," was unavoidably absent, and Mr..
John Barge was called on for the re-
sponse. He said that at the present time
there was cloud hanging over our city,
but was confident that bright time was
in store for us. We have natural advanta
ges, which go far to make great city
Our educational institutions were among
the best in the land, and as manufac
turing center and commercial point, we
had few supenors. The great Mississippi
river rolled by us to the sea, and the net
work of railroads that entered the city
was of the utmost Importance to oul
prosperity. He spoke of the great com
ing event-the construction of the Hen
nepin canal which he was confden
would be a reality before many years
"oUR GUESTS.
Chairman Connolly said: There is
Welshman present, who will talk to you
in English, about 'Our Guests as Mr.
John W. Welch arose to respond to tn
toast. Webster defines the wor
guest" as u friend or visitor who on
entcrtains for short time. Idon't knoy
whether the gentlemen who are presen
from outside the city are being well en-
tertained or not, but know we are hon
orcd by your presence. We are glad t.
meet you as griends and fellow soldiers
You have the same principles as we hav
a; heart, and are trne democrats truS
We will meet you in the future; if'not i
the banquet hall, at the polls, to fight OF
common enemy"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14

100 Doses One Dollar" is true only of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. and it is an unan-
swerable argument as to strength and
economy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14
something for the Waiting Ear

WASHINGTON Cry, April IA -Commis-
missioner of Internal Revenue Miller is
understood to have decided upon a number
Of changes in the personnel of the force OF
internal reyenus agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14
FRIGHTFUL DISASTER.
EIGHT FlVE-Sr roR' BUILDINGS TUM-
BILE TO RUIN IN NEW YORK.
Many Persons Believed To Be Killed
Imploring Cries Heard in the Ruins
A Crash on the Elevated-
Fire in a Hotel.

New YORK, April l4-Eight five-story
houses in Sixty second street, near Tenth
avenue, fell Monday, burying the men en-
ployed there. Many of the workmen are be-
lieved to be killed, and the cries of the in
jured are heard beneath the debris impl4-
inr ha1y
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09
IMPRESSIVE SERVICE.
Two Thousand People Witness Mount
OIivet Chapters Memorial Service in
Boston last Might.

Boston, March 8.-An impressive service
was held in the Park Theatre this evening BY
Mount Olivet Chapter Rose Croix Ancient
and Accepted Rite of Free Masons, in mem
ory of those members Of the Chapter who have
d led during the past ten years. These cere-
made more solemn and impressive by the stage
surroundings. The scene set represented the
interior OF a cathedral except that where the
altar should have been was large catafalque,
upon which rested handsome casket. From
the base of the cEtafalque projected shelf,
on which we're seven lighted candles, and be-
tween every two candles was bouquet Of
roses, and at each end of the catafalque was a
golden cross. Above the base was a tomb on
which cofiiu rested, and on the front of the
tomb were the words "In Memoriam." The
draperies of the catafalque and casket were
purple and black broadcloth. Four tripods
each containing burning incense, surrounded
the catafalque, and on each side of the pros
cenium were erected broken columns on
which were lettsred the names of the dead in
whose honor the services were held In the
rear of the catafslq0e two balconies were con-
structed, in which stood neophytes i'm full
robes, and around the columns of the cathed-
raj were neophytes arrayed in the same man
ner. On the right Of the stage looking toward
the audience vas a dais on which was the
grand orator and associate grand orator in full
robes and mitres. To the left was throne on
which was seated the Most Wise and Perfect
Master. Wsaring his full regalia. The services
were of an allegorieal nature, picturing the
shadow of death, promise to faith, confidence
OF hope, farewell of love, committal to earth,
victor's reward and message from Heaven.
The ritual of the service was conducted by
the authors, Charles /. McCienechau aud j.
IL Hobart Ward of New York, and the music
was rendered oy a select choir of "a voices and
an orchestra of % pieces. About 1000 specta-
tors were present
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09
BIppEFoRps BATTLE.
a Lively Time Expected at tIle election
TO-Day-Gsum and fRepeaters' TO
RIgure ConspicuomsIy.
Special to the Press.)

NOpecldl 10 Tue ITSsS)
BDDEFoRD, March S.-To-morrow the muni-
cipal election occurs in this city and promises
to be the most exciting contest ever known IN
Its history. From the threatening CLOUDS OF
charges OF gross corruption on the part OF the
present Democratic administration which re-
Gently appeared in the political horizon have
arisen indications of storm of unusual msgni-
tude which will doubtless burst upon the city
tomorrow in all its fury. Edward W Staples,
who has been mayor for two successive terms,
is candidate for reelection, while DIR.
Francis G. Warren will run as sscitizens' can
didate, being endorsed by the Republicans
AT the last municipal election it is claimed
the Democrats carried the city by the free use
OF money, rum and fraud, and as these tactics
were to be resorted to tomorrow preparations
have been made to, if possible prevent re-
currence of this and stop illegal voting. This
mornings Herald train brought several Boston
detectives who are now quartered at the Bidde-
ford House. Mayor Staples upon learning OF
their arrival Immediately called special meet
ing of the city government to meet at o'clock
tomorrow morning when one hundred and fifty
specials will be sworn in for the days contest.
AuS OonOCIAt5 ALSO SullHlouou OOun d. AouO-
an of Alfred, county bail commissioner, who
has just arrived.
A messenger was also dispatched this after
noon for Sheriff DeariDg of WATERFORD, who
will be present during the day with several OF
his deputies. Several United States marshals
are also expected to be in town and withsl
there will be music ia the air on the morrow
as the "day before the battle" is indicative.
A well known Democratic ward politician in
conversation with the writer to-day stated
that unless the Republicans had a large pile
of money to put into the fight they would
stand no chance of success; twenty-five. dollars
have been freely offered to-day for Democratic
votes. Rum has been as free as water all day,
and dozens OF weakened imbibers have
thronged the streets in all parts of the city,,
number Of "repeaters" from out OF town are
present, one of whom, minus an arm is said to
have voted in Lewiston last Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09
THE BOOMERS.
A Very Formidable OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
of Prominent Leaders.


ARKANSAS Cry, Kaa., March "A large
encampment OF Oklahoma boomers is pitched
near this city, and reinforcements are con-
stantly arriving. Capt. Couch, who with eight
other leading officers of the boomers, was re-
Gently arrested assures his comrades that his
arrest was mere farce, and says he will be at
liberty before Sunday. He advises them to
await his return from Wichita before attempt
ing the invasion of the Territory. Gen.
Hatch and few of his staff are at Arkansas
City, but the main portion of his troops has
gone into the Territory. The leaders who were
arrested with Capt. Crouch are charged with
setting on foot and assisting in the insurrection
against the authorities of the United States.
The warrant was issued at Wichita on the 18th
day of February, at the instigation of Lieut..
Day. The boomers are all fitting out with
supplies to last ninety days, and expect to
start next week. They will largely outnumber
the troops, who will probably stop them at
Ponca agency. Secretary McCord is busy
issuing certificates of membership which can
be procured at So each, and entite the bearer
to all benefits and protection of the Paine
Oklahoma colony, and to an equal voice in all
pertaining to its local government. There are
about 5000 Oklahoma boomers in camp, and
1000 are expected tomorrow. The start for
the Indian Territory will be made on Monday,
it having been delayed on account of the arrest
condition OF the roads. The troops are already
10 the Territory, under the command of Major
Benton.
WICHITA, March Capt. Couch and Gen.
Hatch have both gone to the border from this
city, the former to confer with the colonists
assembling there, the latter to station his
troops to prevent the contemplated movement
toward Oklahoma 1t is said the boomers will
start for Oklahoma Wednesday next.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09

A New Scheme to Lay the Route by Way
of Lake megRntic.


A delegation from Quebec has recently vis-
tied Halifax and st. John, says the st. Croix
Courier, for the purpose of enlisting the busi-
ness men OF these cities in the project to carry
the proposed short line from the upper prov
inces to the sea by the way of the frat named
city. st. John has wisely decided against the
proposal Of the delegation and in favor Of the
Megantio route.
II will be remembered that, last year, a subsi-
dy of $4,000 was voted by Parliament towards
this short line. If we mistake not, the grant
was to be expended ON the shortest route to the
sea. Sufficient information is before the pub
lie to warrant choice, but political influence
may be stronger than reason or commercial
requirements, and the subsidy may be foolisbly
expended on O lengthy route, which will be as
useless for the objects In view as is the Inter-
colonial.
Stripped of all the prejudices OF locality, the
choice Of the most suitable route is easy. 1t is
plain that the United States possesses ports
nearer to Montreal, the summer terminus Of
the @. p. R., than do tho maritime provinces.
The only manner, then, by which the compe-
tition OF these ports can be overcome, in favor
of port in Canadian territory, is by the selecL
tion OF the shortest possible route between
Montreal and an available maritime province
port. That route lies by the way Of Lake Me-
gantic south OF Moesehead Lake. TO Princeton,
st. Stephen, the Ledge, and st. Andrews.
III considerations in favor Of Quebec, st.
John, or Halifax, are allowed to overcome the
commercial advantages which would follow
the building of line on the route here out
lned, the public money will be expended use
lessly, the blunder Of the Intercolonial will be
rspested, and the loss which will inevitably
result will be q loss to the whole of Canada.
Should the government decide this matter in
the interest of the country, only one decision
remains open for them and that is in favor Of
Ghe route indicated. II local prejudices are
allowed to prevail, their triumph will be ac-
companied by one regret, and that regret will
cnntinua for al time.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09

BATH, March THE attempt to blow up
the City Hall with dynamite, sensationally re-
ported in to-dsy's Bath Times was but stupid
hoax by some practical joker.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09
GENERAL NEWS.

City Island dispatch says the Sound is now per-
fectly clear of ice from Throgg's Neck to Eaton's
Neck, and no further annoyance from this cause is
anticipated.
j. w. Sweetser was killed by falling ladder at
lire in Boston last night.
Boston horse on the Metropolitan railroad
which had hauled up to allow fire engine and
hook AMI ladder to turn into Washington street
run into Saturday night, and side entirely torn
from the car. Three of the passengers, j. e. Kor-
cher, @. Il. Richardson and Henry McCarty were
badly shaken up and bruised and said to be
seriously injured Both hook and ladder horses
were disabled.
Henry Latz of Chicago, bricklayer, who had
quarreled with his wife and had separated from her
went Saturday morning into yard on Augusta
street, where she was hanging out Clothes and shot
at her twice with revolver, mortally wounding
her. He then killed himself. His motive was
jealousy.
John ONeil and a man known as s'Doa- -Nosad
Jack" have been arrested in Boston on suspicion of
completely in setting fire to the clothing of Minnie
Cheevers Saturday.
Measles have become an epidemic in Montreal
In all quarters of the city the schools without dis
tinction, have been almost decimated of their
scholars and if the disease s not arrested thew will
have to be closed.
Herr Sonneathal, the German tragedan, arrived
In New York by the steamer Elbe yesterday.
Detectives arrested a tramp in Tennessee and
Drought MIN to Amherst, Mass. Saturday He is
charged with the murder of Moses b. Dickinson at
Amherst ten years ago. The officers are confident
they nave oagged the right party.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09
Nominaiions by the esovernor.

NUmIMHIIOAs Ey tH6 1sOFeFM0Fs
The Governor has made the following nomi-
nations: Ira M. True of Hallowel, as private
detective under the act just passed, authoriz-
ing licensing of private detectives. He has
also nominated VIM. NJ. Robinson OF Houlton,
to be judge of the Aroostook county Superior
Cnurt
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09
AUGUSTA.

The Speaker, members and officers of the
House, raised $50 in money Thursday, and pre-
sented it to Rev. D. B. Randall their ysnsra-
BILE chaplain. just previous to tho final ad-
journment, the Speaker read to the House a
feeling letter OF appreciation written by Mr..
Randall and directed to the donors.
The Kennebec Jurnal has been exposing the
methods of the "reform administrator" in
Augusta, which was elected in opposition to
the regular Republican ticket last spring and
whose praises the New Age has been sounding.
1t appears blythe Journa al that while the City
Marshaps pay has been supposed to be 81 200 a
year. he has in reality been pocketing salary
and fees at the rate OF So, 800 per annum. The
Augusta municipal election will be held tc-
day.
BANGOR.
The appropriation of 5000 for abutments
and piers in Kenduskeag stream has Eassed
both Houses and been signed by the President.
EMBDEN.
The town of Embden having been author
lied by act of Legislature to take up their old
bonds and issue new ones, and having arranged
with the bondholders TO take fifty cents on the
dollar, which would amount TO $27 600, voted
at their meeting to issue $4,000 1910 bonds at
4 per cent, and take care of the remaining
$1,000 at home.
FREEPoRT.
The farmers of Freeport held an enthusiastic
meeting, Thursday, on the question of butter
factory. Promises of cream from 200 COWS
have been made. The whole number Of COWS
owned in the town is 1888, and it is thought
that when the factory is established 100 more
will be called into requisition.
HALLoWELL.
The Hallowell city government at their last
meeting, Monday evening, voted to give $500
to the South Parish, of Hslloweli, for the pur.
chase of a bell to be placed in the South Con-
gregational church, to bs connected with the
'town clock" for striking purposes.
IN GENERAL.
1t is reported that herring are being taken in
large quantities at St. Andrews Bay. Capt.
Dsane of the Woodbu ry, says, IN coming down
| river, Monday, the fishermen were taking in
their nets filled with fish, Everything indica,
ted large catch.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09
LATE6 T MARINE NEWS.
The Bark Henry Knight burned.

AHc AsHFK AheMFy kAMESht 6uFMeds
HAVANA, Cuba, March THE American
bark Henry Knight, Capt. Pendleton, from
Pensacola Feo. 10 for Montevideo, was burned
on the 4th inst. off Salt Key lighthouse, Sagua
The whole crew, numbering ten, arrived here
yesterday on the schooner Eddie Huck from
Philadelphia.
1.-THE Henry Knight was 1876 tons gross,
and was built at Camden, Me-, in 1870. Henry
Knight Of Camden is given as her managing
owner.-ED.]
Safe Arrival.
NEW YORK, March 8.-Steamer Merrimack,
from Rio Janeiro, which arrived to-day, an
nounces tbs arrival at Barbados on February
21st of the bark Emita, of Machias, Me-, and
the whaling brig e. G. Adams, of Province
town, With her master reported dead.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09
THE DOMINION.
A Canadian Legislators Attack ON she
Minister of the Interior

OTTAWA, Ont, March For some time past
Senator Alexander has whenever opportunity
offered, most vicousy and without any reason, at
tackled the private character Of Sir David Macpher
son, Minister of the Interior, WHO also sits in the
Senate. The old man would go about the streets
to hear him, as he said "go for Sir David. Little
attention was paid to him until within the past few
Gays, when he made terrible onslaught Sir
David, whom he charged with felony For some
time past he has shown signs of departing reason,
although no one regarded it seriously until now.
ana on Monday the government will move vote of
censure on the old gentleman, when it is probable
the question Of his sanity and of his right to sit in
the Senate will be raised.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09

Her.
CALAIS, Mar.7.-The head of one of the old
est and most respectable families In the State
died several years ago, leaving property in
real estate and in business investment valued
at $492,0 to his daughter, aged II. She was
the last and youngest member of q family of
seven children and her father was the "last
man of his race as be used to say. He died
while she was attending school in Boston. Her
guardian, Louis Roche, was Frenchman of
somewhat doubtful character, though her faith
or had the utmost confidence in him. Roche
in fact, had managed the old mans business
for him for several years before his death. The
will gave $4,000 to the Frenchlnan and the
rest OF the property to the daughter. Roche
induced the woman to marry him before she
was lS years old. Two years afterward the
property was sold and Roche weat to Europe.
They settled in Lyons near his ancestral home,
and soon after their arrival daughter was
born to them. Six other children were after
ward born, four sons and two daughters. Four
years ago the last OF the children died, and
Roche, firing of his wife. induced her to con-
vey all Of her property to him, and then cut
her throat and threw her into the Seine. She
was rescued by peasant and her wounds we're
dressed, but she had lost her memory, had ev
en- forgotten her name The peasant fell in
love with her, and they were married. Last
Summer she had the cholera and came near dy-
ing. With returning health she regained her
memory. The peasant interested wealthy pso-
pie in her case, and an action was begun in the
courts against Roche. She is now in this State
in search of witnesses to aid her in
Receiving her property. Her husbands
brutal treatment will cost him his liberty for
several years. A decree of divorce will be
granted her on her return to Francs, and she
will then legalize her marriage with the peas
ant, who is ead to be an estimabls and intelli-
gent man. Several people from New England
will accompany Mrs. Roche on her return to
France.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09

New HAVEN, Conn, March IAN explosion at
the Winchester Repeating Rifle Company's shop
this afternoon resulted in the death of man,
and serious if not fatal injury of another The
scene of the explosion was in a small building
about l0x10 feet in dimensions. 1t used for
charging railroad torpedoes with explosives At
work in the building at tho time were John TIER
nan, aged 81, and VIM. Foley. After the explosion
Tiernan was found dead, his body having been
burned to crisp. Foley was terribly burned.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09
DEATH OR DISGRACE.
A Louisville Prisoner POisons Himself
while Awaiting Trial in the Court
Room,

LOUISVILLE, KY. March 1.-THE usual monotony
in the city court was varied Thursday by scene
not often witnessed. The prisoners dock had been
partially emptied and among those remaining was
Jeremiah Haden, who had been arrested as a sus-
pected felon, While some other case was in pro-
gress deputy marshal saw Hayden steathily lift
tin box to his lips and then drop it. A few mo-
ments later tho prisoner fell to the floor with q
room and conveyed to the jail, where he lies at the
point of death. The box which he cropped was
found TO contain poson Haden belongs to dis
tinguished Virginia family, and it is said preferred
death to the disgrace of conviction for larceny.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-09
SUBURBAN NEWS.


The election of municipal officers will take place
to-day. There are three tickets in the field.
Woodford's receives its name from Mr.. Ebenezer
ID. Woodtord, who came from Connecticut to West
brook in 1912. He tinman by trade. The
BRUSH conhscated his goods and he afterwards
learned now to turn the hoFns of neat cattle into
combs and other articles. lie established -four
lshing mandatory at what is now Wo0dfOrd's and
quite little village the result of his industry
Ihere were but few buildings in that part of the
town in those early days. A small West India
goods store stood on the corner occupied by
Mr.. Whyley. 1t was kept by MIR. Chandler Rack
lif A bank building occupied the site where Mr.
f. Burnell's shoe shop now stands. The bank was
destroyed by fire in the wiuter of lS42. Religious
services were held in the 'Old South Church, al
what is now called Stroadwater Some of the
meeting-goers walked hve miles. People came
from East Deering, Morrils Corner and other parts
snow.