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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
"lF 1T TAKES ALL SUMMER"
Gen. Grant Is Likely to Fight Death OFF
Until Cold Weather.


Until Cold Weather.
NEW York, April 81 On Friday night
Gen. Grant did not get settled until about
o'clock in the morning. He received five
minims of morphine, and after o'clock he
slept at intervals. The sore at the base of
the tongue appeared angry, and the restless
ness may have been the result. Between 6
and O'Clock Saturday morning the patient
slept most of the time and when he awoke
and his throat was examined there were
more favorable indications than Friday.
When DIR. Douglas left at $50 he said tho
general had passed very quiet night,
though his sleep was somewhat broken.
So far as the physical condition
of Gen Grant is concerned, he might with
safety he removed to the mountain OF sea-
side now; but no change will occur until the
lst of July.
That the general will survive the summer
is the belief of those in position to Judge Of
the probabilities. He will, it is thought,
pass the summer without relapse, but the
recurrence of cold weather will perhaps af-
feet change that is not desirable to an
ticipate at this time Of improved condition.
"The disease in my fathers throat is
spreading all the time" says Jesse Grant
This is also the belief of the other, members
Of the family and of all the attending plry-
sicians. There was no great change
in the generals condition Friday,
but it was thought he was
little weaker. The doctors say privately
almost every day that the cancer is steadily
approaching a fatal stage. 1t has not been
arrested by the recent general improvement
in the system. DR.. Douglass called at the
house at 10 o'clock Friday night, intending
to return home, but after examining the
patients threat dismissed his carriage and
remained all might The general showed
fatigue during the evening AMI some appre-
hension was felt at the retiring hour. for
his comfort, though none for his Safety dur
ing the night
Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Sartoris went out
driving at noon. Gen. Grant did not 20.
He had passed such an uncomfortable night,
and the weather was SO cool that it was
| daemad hast that ba rama in at hOD1a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Suicide of n Boy.

ROCKFORD, Ills, April 27-John Cham
bers, boy Is years of age, residing in
Harrison, with a farmer named John Scott,
went to work in the woods Friday
afternoon. As he faile1 to re-
turn at tea, Scott went to look
for him and found him hanging by the neck
stone dead. He hal taken rope he had
around his waist, and, placing it over a
limb of a tree only five feet from the ground,
placed his neck in a slip-noose, and getting
on his knees choked to death. No cause for
the suicide
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

to pardon JEFF Davis. Mr.. Davis has had
the same opportunity to resume his citi-
zenship that the other rebels have, and
has not availed himself of it. Itshould be
too late for him to restore himself, and
the president would insult the patriotism
of the whole country if he should do any
thing to restore him. Mr.. Davis is Joined
to his idols--let him alone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
An Editors 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 box, and it
helped me at once, and at the end of two
months l was completely well. 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, 1885-04-27

If the democrats of Virginia are honest
men they will fight little Malone on the
reputation question regardless of the
local effect of the struggle. The demo>
cratic party believes in paying an honest
debt, and the republican party Of the
country has repeatedly endorsed the re-
publican robber, This is an issue which
may have much to do with future cons
tests, and there can be no honest middle
pround
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Metal Poison.

| am cOppersmith by trade, and during Il Sc
ries of years my arms (being bare when at work.
have absorbed wonderful amount of metal
poison. Having a scrofulous tendency from my
youth, the small particles Of copper and brass
would get into the sores, aud by tins process the
poison was conveyed into my blood till my whole
system became infect d. was treated with the
old remedies of mercury and iOdide potassium.
Salvation followed, my teeth are all loose in my
head, my digestive organs deranged, and have
been helpless in bed for over year with mercu-
rial rheumatism. My joints were all swollen.
and lost the use OF my arms and legs, and be-
came helpless as an infant
My snfferings became so intense that it was i'm
possible for me to rest. The doctors advised me
10 go to the city hospital for treatment This
could not bear A friend, who has proved friend
indeed. urged me to try Swifts Specific, believing
il would cure me. Others discouraged me, but /
secured few bottles, and have now taken two
dozen bottles. The first effect of the medicine
was to bring the poison TO the surface, and bro Ike
out all over in running sores, They soon disap-
y cared, and my skin cleared off. My knees.
which had become twice their natural size, have
resumed their usual size, and are supple as Of
yore. My arms and head are all right again, and
can use them without pain. The entire disease
has left all parts of the body save two ulcers on
my wrists, which are healing rapidly. am weak
from long confinement, but have the use of all
my limbs This medicine is bringing me out Of
the greatest trial ofmy life, and cannot find words
sufficient to express my appreciation of its virtues,
and the gratitude feel that ever heard Of il.
PETER e. Love, Augusta, Ga
Jan. 9. 1885,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
CATTLEMEN SCARED.
PLEuRo PNEUMONIA IN ILLINOIS AND
MISSOURI ATTRACTING ATTENTION.
A Meeting Called by Illinois Cattiemen
to Consider the Subject-The Outlook
for Busin ess Crops in Kansas
and Elsewhere.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April 27.-The follow
ing call signed by a number OF cattle
breeders has just been issued:
To THE CATTLE BREEDERS OF ILLINOIS,:
The undersigned deem it of the utmost mn
portanee that immediate steps be taken 10
prevent the further introduction and spread
VI contagious diseases among the domestic
animals Of the state. The serious outbreak
OF contagious peuro- pneumonia III an al
joining state, and the infection in single
county thereof of over sixty Lerds, NUMBER
ing over 100000 head of cattle,
and the increased danger of the
spread of the disease, make it advisa..
BILE that the stock-breeders OF
the state should join in some concerted move
to devise adequate means to cope with TINS
much dreaded plague, which threatens tode-
stroy the cattle interest in this state, now
valued at over s50,OO0,00
The undersigned request that tho cattle
breeders and feeders of the state meet in con-
vention in the city of Springfield on Thurs
day, April 80, 1885, at 10 o'clock a. m, to
consider legislation and other matters cal
cslated to insure the safety of this extensive
industry, upon which the prosperity Of the
state is so largely dependent.
A meeting was held Friday afternoon in
the agricultural department at the capitol,
at which were exhibited portions of the
lungs of cattle deceased from pleuro- pneu'
monia- DR.. Paaren, state veterinarian, dis
sected the diseased portions and explained to
the large audience of legislators and cattle
men present the origin and progress of the
malady which Is at present creating such
apprehension throughout the country.
/ An important bill was introduced in the
senate on the subject of pleuro-pneumonia,
which authorizes the appointment by the
governor of three state commissioners
whose duty it shall be to investigate all
cases of contagious or infectious disease
among domestic animals, and to use all
proper means to exterminate and prevent
the spread of such disease.
ST. LOUIS, April 1t was learned herr
Friday that Attorney General Garland
after further examination of the law OF
the subject, had reversed his decision EN-
towering the commissioners of agricultur,
to purchase and slaughter all cattle affected
with contagious diseases. As this i'm
poses the burden of STAMPING out thu
disease on states or individuals, meet
ings of persons interested were he'll
to consider the matter. An appeal was sen
Governor Marmaduke, asking him to call
special session Of the legislature The gov
ernor in his reply does not relu>e to call I
special session but says as the Legislature
failed to take action at its recent session tn
parties interested ought to subscribe sutll
Gent money to meet the demand. He feel:
certain this money would lie refunded b,
the state. The effort made here to rails
money to pay for cattle slaughtered in Cal
loway county has practically faile1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Diaries Destroyed by Axes.

Speaking of the necessity of establishing
an "Arbor day." The Birmingham ~ "
Republican remarks that in Broome county
the axes have slashed to the tops Of the hills
and the pastures on the hillsides and mead
ows in the valleys have given out for wanS
of moisture. Pastures which formerly
furnished abundant grazing are now brown
during the hot season, and meadows which
yielded two or three tons to the acre now
yield scarcely ton. "Thefarmers," says The
Republican, shave destroyed their diaries
with their axes. They will now have to re-
versa the operation by planting trees and
waiting for them to grow, or continue the
motions of running diaries without grass.
This warning is widely applicable not only
TO New York but to other states
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
r:ussia's Gift to the Rcd Cross societ

New ORLEANS, April 81 The people Of
Russia have sent an elegant red-cro s flag
through the department of state TO the
American Red Gross association Secretary
Bayard has forwarded it here, with instruc-
tions to the department representative to
present it to the officers in charge of the as
ISOLATION exhibit at the exposition. By ar
rangement this will be done at noon on May
/, in Masonic hall, which will be arched
with the flags of those nations in which the
Red Gross association exists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

CINCINNATI, April 81 The Washington
correspondent Of The Enquirer telegraphs.
A prominent Coshocton county Republican,
writing to friend in Washington, says: al
think that Brother Foraker will be the
nominee. If it was question in this county
between him and Nash Qeaving out the fact
that Foraker ran before and failed through
no fault of his), / think Nash would carry
this county; but, taking into consideration
the facts as they are, don't think there
will be much doubt of Foraker's nomination
on the first ballot. Beatty has some friends
here, but Foraker will be nominated with
out doubt, unless something in the mean
time would occur to prevent"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

CINCINNATI, April 27.-About 2:l5 Satur-
day morning, a lady occupying apartments
on the second floor of the Palace hotel, dis
covered fire in her room and gave an alarm.
Upon investigation it was found that papers
satura ed with coal oil had been placed
under all the doors OF Moons on the second
floor. Policemen and attaches of the hotel
burst open the doors and extinguished the
flames before any damage was done A
suspicious stranger, claiming St Louis as his
home has been arrested, but nothing
definite has yet been learned as to the origin
ators of the fire.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
FATAL PRACTICAL JOKE.
Young Woman Frightened to Death by
ThOughtless Companions.

MIDDLETowN, Ohio, April 27.-Miss Ella
Taylor, handsome young lady of 20 years
of age, was passing by the cemetery on
Fourth street at 9 O'Clock Friday even
ing, in company with q number of
young people, when one of the party
exclaimed "There's ghostl" All started
to run, when Miss Taylor fell AMI expired
before medical aid could he summoned.
There is great indignation over the sad
event, and the unfortunate girls relatives
talk of attempting TO take the law on the
senseless young people who are responsible
for her death
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

THERE is said to have been just dis
covered kind of tobacco, which, if
smoked or chewed, will make man for
get that he owes dollar in the world.
That is well enough as far as it goes, but
this world yearns for tobacco that viii
make man forget TO borrow dollar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Lost Bonds by Oyer-Caution.

PHILADELPHIA, April ga fire oc CURED
about O'clock Saturday morning in the
dwelling,,of John Bergermeyer, Holmesburg,
destroying q, 500 in city 6s and government
bonds. Bergermeyer having some building
operations, withdrew the bonds from the
Frankford bank and secreted them together
with $500 in gold in the cushion of an old
chair The flames originated from stove
pipe The chair containing the valuable5
stood near by and the bonds wero burned
The damage to the house was slight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Another Strike of Wabash Employes.

ST. LOUIS, April "a. Notice was posted
April IS on the Wabash railroad shops at
Moberly, No, that there would be no work
for April %, "A and %, and that
after Tuesday next working time
would be reduced to nine
hours day. Regarding this
as a violation of the contract made month
ago the men decided to stop everything I'M
less the order was recinded by | o'clock FRI
day. Nothing having been done at that
time, everything came to a stop Fourteen
freight trains are abandoned Passenger
trains are not molested.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

THAT good little republican, William
Malone, will resist a decision of the
United States supreme court and insist
that the opposing decision of Virginia
court must be held sacred. Thus the old
question regarding the rights of states is
renewed under republican auspices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

Mr. Stewart Patton, in The Nassau Liter
airy Magazine, says: THE difficulty of writ
ing romance and laying the scene in this
country is unappreciably great 1t is almost
an impossibility to find material for ro-
nance in this country" As The Nassau is
conducted by the senior class of Princeton
college, it is not well that such a statement
of the literary possibilities Of the country
should go without question. Is there no ma.
terial for romance in tie adventures of the
early settlers, in the Revolutionary epoch,
in the episodes of the civil war. III the
pioneer-life of the great west, in the financial
crisis of 1878, in the political revolution Of
1884?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
YOUNG MEN!-.REAp 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-
bility, loss of vitality and manhood, and
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 pam,
phlet free. Dec.-16 cod W 1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

POSSIBLY Mr.. Gladstone is pretending
timidity that he may suddenly strike a
blow at Russia which will astonish not
only that power, but the world. This is
the only way, at all events, for him to
redeem himself
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Another Ship Wanted.

PoRTRMoUTH, N. H, April 27.-Commo-
dore Philip c. johnson, commanding the
navy-yard here, has received dispatch
from Secretary Whitney, asking for an esti-
mate of the time and money required to fit
the United States ship Vandalia, now lying
at that yard and aut of commission for sew
eral years, for immediate service. The
Vandalia is a second-rate screw steamer Of
2,100 tons. and carries eight guns.
WASHINGTON CITY, April 27.-Secretary
Whitney has received an official report of
the seizure Of Colon by the marines, and has
sent instructions TO Rear Admiral Jouett,
which he declines to make public.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

CURES |
ALL |
DISEASES
OF
THE
KIDNEYS
LIVER
BLADDER
AND
URINARY
ORGANS
DROPSY
GRAVEL
DIABETES
BRIGHT'5
DISEASE
PAINS
IN
THE
BACK
LoIN5
OR
SIDE
NERVOUS
DISEASES
RETENTION
OR
NON
RETENTION
OF
URINE.
PRICE
sl.25.
sond for
Pamphlet
of Testi-
monials.
HUNTS
REMEDY
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Liberal Gift to a Bay State Town.

MAIDEN, Mass, April 27.-Hon E. 7.
Converse and wife have given the city site
for a public library building now being
erected at cost of Sl25, 900, as memorial
of their son Frank E. Converse; also a
number of valuable paintings to adorn the
building wall. Mr.. Converse was the Re
publican candidate for congress from this
district in 1882 against Congressman Lover
ing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
THE DAILY Argus.
MONDAY, APRIL 81, 1885.

only Democratic Daily IN the Eleventh Con-
gressiOnal District.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

THE Prince of Wales is having pleas
ant time at Dublin. 1t is possible that
the Nationalist have come TO their
senses, or have they borrowed few from
some reasoning contemporaries
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Official Amendments,

WASHINGTON CITY, April 27.-Secretary
Manning has appointed Mr.. Daskam chief
of the public money division in the treasury
department; Henry A. Smith, Of New York,
and John Cassels, of Washington, a COM
mission to count the cash in the treasury.
James o. Chenoweth, of Texas, has been
appointed first auditor of the treasury.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

In is said that England has backed
down iust as far as she will lnasmuch
as she is close up to the partition. it is
difficult to see how she could back fur
ther even if she would.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
BuckIen,s Arnioa. Salue.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
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. 25 cents per box. For sale by
Hartz n Rahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Judge Wylie Resigns.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 81. - Judge
Andrew Wylie, associate justice of the SUI
preme court of the District of Columbia,
has rendered his resignation to the president,
to take effect on the appointment and quail.
GcatInn nF his sucgas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Smother Archer.

EAsToN, Pa, April 27'-The Herbert
Archer, referred to in a telegram printed in
Philadelphia Friday night, as having eloped
with a newly married woman is not Herbert
Archer the actor of west Philadelphia, the
husband of Belle Mckenzie.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

SIR PETER LUMsDEN insists that Gen
eral Komaroff does not speak the truth g.
Sir Peter is rather dilatory. It he had
expressed this opinion century or so ago
he might have proved it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Obituary.

CLEVELAND, April 2L-Bushnell White,
who has been United States commissioner
for the past twenty five years died at his
home in this city at IL o'clock Sunday morn
ing of Bright's disease of the Kidneys, de
was Y years of age. widely known mn re-
sDectAd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

A newsboy at Bridgeport, Conn is
said to have cleared $4,000 within the
past twelve months by selling papers and
periodicals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
The Autopsy on Kate smulsley.

UTICA, N. Y, April 1.-THE autopsy on
the body of Kate SmulsIey, known as the
Fort Plain faster, shows that death was
caused by consumption. There was nothing
to indicate unusual abstinence from food.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

GRANTS physicians will never never
desert their cancer They stillInsist that
but for the generals hateful stubbornness
it would have done its fatal work weeks
mo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Malarial Poison.

The drouth in Southwest Georgia last spring
dried up the wells, and We were compelled to use
fever. | carried with several bottles of Swift's
Specific, and as long as | took it, | had perfect
health. As soon as | ceased taking it, l. like the
rest, was afflicted with chills. When ! resumed
its use, was all right again. We have used it in
our family antidOte for malarial poison foI
two or three years. AMI have never known it "a
fail in a single in: lance.
W. c. FURLOw.
Sumter Co, Ga, Sept. II, 1884.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

MIR. GLADSTONE says work on the Sua-
kim Berber railroad will have to be sus~
pended. and he wants So, $50, 900 to assist
in the suspension.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

Kidney troubles manifest themselves
in variety of ways. Prompt action is
necessary TO prevent them from resulting
seriously. Mr.. r. Baily. of Chillicothe,
O., writes: Il have. at times been af>
fiicted with severe pain in my back
which l suppose originated from an affec-
ton Of the kidneys. When had the last
attack used Mishler's Herb Bitters and
was relieved l think it is an excellert
tonic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

Mr.. Fox suddenly suffers from sus-
picion that the gentle Sullivan proposes
to fight TO hurt. This is strange.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
80 YEARS
RECORD.
Physicians Testimony.

Ay 5AChath5 ASCtS
A. W. Brown, Md, Of Providence.
r. l., says: ~ have used HUNTS
[ Kidney and Liverl REMEDY in my
practice for the past sixteen years,
and cheerfully recommend it as
being q safe and reliable remedy"
Another prominent doctor OF
Providence says that ~ am fire.
quently urged to use other prepare
tons as substitutes for HUNTS Kid
ney and Liverl REaEDY. | find on
trying them that they are worthless
in comparison to it."
An Old Lady.
my mother, 20 years old, hes
chronic kidney complaint and drop
sy. Nothing has ever helped her
like HUNTS kidney and Liverl
REMEDY. She has received great
benefit from s bottles and we think
it will cure her. w. W. Sunder-
land, Builder, Danbury, Conn.
A Minister'S Wife.
Rev. Anthony Atwood, of Phila-
deiphia, says:-"HUNT's Kidney
and Liverl REMEDY has cured my
wife OF Dropsy in its worst form.
All cay that it is a miracle"
General Chace.
General Chace of Rhode Island
] says: 81 always keep HUNTS kid
ney and Liverl REMEDY in my
house. Taken in small doses occa-
sionally at night, it prevents head
ache, and regulates the kidneys,
stomach and other organs" 10
d shaken, by HUNTS REMEDY taken. "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

We must tell of the great specific
Hunts Kidney and Liver] Remedy. II
never fails to cure Diabetes, Dropsy,
Bright's Disease, &c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

The supreme court of Iowa decides
that brandy is intoxicating. This great
truth long ago dawned on the effect east.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Argus Block,

IT is understood that Grant will set the
death watch on the doctors next week.