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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
TIE NEWS IN BRIEF.

+. +. Avery, grocer at Humboldt, Iowa,
s1iled, Friday, for 5000
Mr.. McLane the new minister to France.
was schoolboy in Paris in 1920
The whole amount of life insurance now
in force in the United States is s., DOC, 000,-
800
The feat has been accomplished of sending
Seventy-two simultaneous messages over one
telegraph wire.
Bmong the many applicants for the post
mastership of Undertook, N. Y, is a niece
of Martin Van Buren,.
Gen. Grant has lighted two cigars since
last December, but they were so distasteful
that he did not smoke them.
DIR. Cults, of Boston, will hold conven-
tion for the promotion of holiness in Phila-
delphia from April Is to April %.
President Cleveland has announced that
he win not dine formally outside of the
White House during his term Of office.
Small pox is epidemic among the negroes
at Mound City, Ills. Eight deaths occurred
this week, and fifty cases are reported.
A card writer at Chicago says he has
| struck q bonanza by getting up applications
for Office addressed to Secretary Manning
Miss Gertie Gardiner, of Canandaigua, N.
| Y, has accepted position as governess Of
a young princess of the royal family in Hon
| cluu
| The wheat acreage in the southern half of
Illinois is said not to I've half what it was in
| 1885, and tho plant has suffered seriously
from frost.
James Hub art, living near indianapolis,
celebrated Friday his Tooth birthday. Sat
urday was the seventy -sixth anniversary of
his wedding.
Philip Steinbeck, wealthy farmer who
disappeared from his home in Macon county
three weeks ago, was found hanging to a
tree Friday near Illiopolis, Ills.
The Texas legislature has voted to submit
TO the people of that state a constitutional
amendment to prohibit the manufacture
and sale Of intoxicating drinks
A little negro boy in Georgia killed and
cooked big lizard the other day, and forced
smaller negro to eat tie reptile. Hi:
father gave him mild cowhiding
Edward Atkinson has figured out that sc
per cent. of the people of the United States
must be clothed sheltered, and fed on what
40 to IS cents per day will buy for each per
son.
A rich train passed. over the Hannibal &
St Joe railroad last week. II was composed
of two cars of gold bullion, three cars of sill
yer, eight cars of silk, AMI four csrs of tsa.
The train went east.
An incendiary fire destroyed fourteen
buildings at Oakland City, Ind, Friday
morning, the loss being variously estimated
at between $40, 900 and 100000. The In
surance amounts TO S40, 900.
Samuel Reynolds Tompkins, Of Newark
n. j., is believed to be the biggest baby il
tho United States. He is Is months old apt
weighs eighty three pounds, while his mothe
weighs but seventy-seven When Samm,
was born he weighed but five pounds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

that some government contracts
had been taken and asked Ward
for an explanation, and Ward said
the report was not true; that the time he
went to Mr.. Vanderbilt and borrowed
would carry the bank through, and that it
could square everything up if not pressed
The generals testimony showed that he
had every confidence in Wards integrity, as
did Fred Grant, and trusted to him inn
plicitly. He said he drew g., 900 per month
the first year of the partnership, and $4,000
the second year, and that was ell he got out
of it.
Mr. Fish's testimony was similar story
of trust in Ward, who had told Fish that he
considered him a second father and would
never take advantage Of him. Mr.. Fish told
of his humble beginning in life with evident
pride, but when he came down to the Wall
street period and explained how Ward had
wriggied into his confidence the old gentle
mans face flushed and paled by turns. BE
showed his anger, and then softened and APP
parantly wanted the jury TO understand that
he had been imposed upon by bad young
man.
Ward was seen by reporter and asked II
he had anything to say about the testimony
of Gen. Grant and answered: "Eo; the
statements made by the general are in the
main correct 1t is difficult for man in
my position to talk TO the public, and l
would rather keep silent forever than say
anything that would be in the least untrue.
When my trial comes up will be in bet
ter position to talk"
He said he did not know whether Gen.
Grant saw the letter asking him about the
government contracts, but If he did not, he
was wholly irresponsible himself as he
Grant had every opportunity to make
himself acquainted with its contents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
COX GETS TURKEY.

One genial city member gets, not
slice of Turkey, but the whole. With 1t
he gets tine genuine, the Sublime Porte
His trip this time from Broadway to the
Bosphorus is for something substantial.
His search for winter sunbeams or for
sunbeams in winter is at last successful.
Constantinople is the only capital in
Europe that has climate superior to
that of Washington.
But why should Mr.. Cox search for
sunbeams beyond his own home or his
own circumference? He is personified
sunshine. He is not Sun Set Cox but
Sunshine Cox, or Sunrise Cox. He is
never setting but ever rising sun. He
is in politics as nimble as cat or as his
own wit. However high political convul-
sions may toss him, he always lights ON
his feet. When some unlocked for
triumph was achieved friend said he
would not be surprised to wake up some
morning and find Mr.. Cox the Pope of
Rome.
The open secrets of his success, which
young men would do well to possess, are
industry, alertness, unselfshness, most
obliging and forgiving nature and an I'M
changing disposition and readiness to
serve those that serve him and to serve
those that never served him. When q
young republican, j. Q. Howard was ap,
pointed by MIR. Lincoln in September,
1861, United States consul at st. John,
N. B., the newly made consul wrote
with misgivings from his post, as a con,
stituent of Mr.. Cox, to ask if he would
favor or oppose his confirmation. Mr.
Cox at once replied that he had seen Mr..
Wade, Mr.. Sherman, Mr.. Lapham, OF
California, and other Senators, that his
Youthful constituent would be unani-
mously confirmed and that he Should GO
ahead and do what he could for the hon.
or of the dee,strict." When the political
complexion of the Columbus, o., con.
pressional district was hopelessly turned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
THE VARSITY BOAT RACE.
Oxford Again Pulls Away from Its An
cent Rival.

Oxford Again Pulls Away from Its An
cient Rival.
LONDON, March so The great University
boat race was rowed Saturday morning,
Oxford winning by two lengths. The race
was witnessed by large crowds who lined
the river banks at places from which
they could obtain a good view. The
weather was fine and clear, scarcely a cloud
Ipecking the sky with the wind light and
favorable. The water was calm and smooth,
not ripple breaking its surface. A more
favorable day for race could not be wished
for. These conditions were viewed as very
favorable to the Oxford crew, t heir oppo-
nents, it being the general belief, standing
better chance with the weather less pro-
pitious.
As it was, the race was closely contested
throughout, and those who predicted COM
parative walk over for the Oxfords were
very realty surprised at the manner in
which they were pushed all the way
through. The start was made at eK-
actly 1926, both crews taking the water
simultaneously, and both pulling a steady
stroke. The Oxonians pulled the stronger
oar, and in the iir.t few strokes
had just perceptible Leaf, which they soon
increased to nearly haf-boat's length, but
a squirt by Cambridge just before reaching
the quarter-mile buoy cut down this lead,
and at that point 10th were even. The Ok
onians soon took the lead again, their steady,
powerful sweep telling on Cambridge slowly
but surely, and gradually increasing their
lead Before Hammersmith bridge was
reached, some wild steering on the part Of the
coxwain of Cambridge enabled the Oxonians
to further increase their lead, and at the
bridg &c they had fully boats length of clear
water between them Cambridge spurted
repeatedly in an effort to cut down this lead
but without avail, the Oxonians not only
maintaining their vantage, but finishing
fully two lengths ahead of Cambridge, amid
| the wild and enthusiastic cheering of their
| admirers. Oxford was the favorite in the
| betting at heavy Gods.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
HE DAILY ARGUS.
MONDAY, MARCH 80, 1885.

Only Democratic Daily IN the Eleventh Con-
gressional District
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
SCROFULA.
Yanderhilt,s Money Couldn't Buy It.

The Acwurth News and Farmer OF this week
says: Mrs. Elizabeth Baker, living within three
miles of Acworth, remarked that Vanderbilt :
fortune could not buy from her what six bottles
of Swifts Specific has done for her. Her state
ment is as follows: For thirty-one ye rs have
suffered almost death from that horrible disease,
scrofula. For many years ! was unable to DO any
hing in keeping up my domestic affairs Lasl
october Twas induced 10 try Switts speclhc' any
Hsed two bottles and was so much benefited bd
it that purchased four more from Messrs North
cut g. Johnson, which has almost entirely rellev-
ed me. feel like new person and can 90 !
my own homework Befo ] took the 5. 5. ).
my life was burden, as my entire person was
covered with sores, and in this miserable condi-
ton did not care to live. ! had tried every rem
edy known, and my case was generally regarded
as incurable. had been treated by the best phy,
sicians to no avail. l most heartily recommend
SWift'S Specific TO the afflicted
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
Fought a Duel with Clubs.

PTTsBuRG, Pa, March 80. News has
been received here that a terribls duel with
clubs was fought Friday morning m a ra-
vine near the Finleyville branch OF
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, a
snort distance from Six-Mle forty
The principals were Petro Cavanni
an Italian, and Paul :. CandiSt, a
Hungarian, who were in love with the
daughter Of their landlord. They were
close friends until shorl time after the ar
rival from Europe of the girl. Cavannis
jealousy, however, led him to challenge
Candist to duel, which the latter accepted,
naming as the weapons clubs about the thick
ness OF a policeman'ssbilly. Friday morning
the principals and their seconds met Candist
proved himself to be an expert with the
club He struck his opponent several ter.
rible blow and finally knocked him sense
less, and then beat him while PROSTATE. The
seconds interfered, and Cavanni was re-
moved to n friends house. He is danger
ously injured. When the landlords daugh-
ter heard of the affair sho hurried to the bed
side of her lover and refused to permit any
body else to go near him. Candist has dis
n Dua0rpd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
Bradstreet's REVIEW of Business

New YORK, March 30.-There is little
change to note in the general trade Situa-
ton Special kilograms to Bradstreet's do
not record a material Improvement thus far
The shipment Of grain and provisions east
ward has decreased slightly, but the dis
tribution of general merchandise has main
tanned previous proportions. The gain in
She movement of grain to primary markets
west and northwest, comhins1 with
tho late check to the export move
ment has resulted in maintaining the visible
supply at previous high levels, notwith-
stending the heavy consumptive demands at
home, particularly for Inddan corn. At New
York, Boston, and Baltimore the sales &c
interior jobbers and retail merchants have
been no longer than a week ago. Dry goods
commission houses report less business than
during the first half of March, and jobbers
say trade is dull At Philadelphia there has
been a rather better feeling, and a move.
ment on par with that Of previous weeks.
The general situation is no bstter than last
week Considerable machinery in the
Lowell and Lawrence cotton mills il ex
pectej to stop running about April l, al
though stocks at the mills are no larger, and
in some instances are smaller. Prices are nc
better, and production is therefore with
out profit The western Pennsylvania
bituminous coal strike, involving l0,00(
Msn, appears no nearer an end than tht
Philadelphia and Yonkers carpet-mil oper
atives' strike. The latter are aided by
trades union contributions, and refue..to re
turn to work 1t is noteworthy that ,0Oj
silk mill operatives at Paterson, N. j., struci
for and secured an advance of wages
The warlike news from London had al
effect on speculative prices in nearly al
lines
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

The shortage of 4, 2S5, $50 acres Q5Kc pei
cent in the above mentioned states at the
average yield of last year, thirteen bushels
per acre. win show a decrease in the yield
of over So 0j0, 900 bushels. Add to this the
reported damage by winter killing and other
causes, which will average at least Is per
cent "these states producing last year 345,
100000 bushels" will show a further
falling OFF of 81, 00o, 900 bushels, making
from present indications, a total shortage in
The yield Of these twenty states Of 100000,
coo bushels The spring wheat states in
Guiding Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Ne
braska and Dakota, have commenced seed
ing in some sections, but not general Latest
reports indicate the acreage viii be some
what decreased as compared with last year,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
How to Secure Health.

Scovill's Sarsaparilla and Stillingia OF
Blood and Liver Syrup will restore per~
feet health to the physical organization.
1t is, indeed, Strengthening syrup, pleas
ant to take and has often proven itself to
be the best Blood Purifier ever discovered,
effectually curing Scrofula, Syphilitic dis
orders, Weakness Of the Kidneys, Erysi>
pelas, Malaria, all Nervous disorders and
Debility, Bilious Complaints, and all dis
cases indicating an impure condition OF
the Blood, Liver, Kidneys Stomach, etc
1t corrects indigestion, especially when
the complaint is of an exhaustive nature,
having a tendency to lessen the vigor OF
the brain and nervous system.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
STRUCK HIS COLORS.
HANLAN, THE ScuLLlNG WIZARD,
BEATEN AGAIN BY BEACH.
Left Six Lengths by the Australian Cham
pion-An Exciting Race Oxford Car
ries Off the Honors in the
University Match.

SYDNEY, N. s. W., March SO.-In the
sculiing match Saturday between Hanlan
and Beach the latter won by six lengths.
The race was over the champions course
on the Parramatta river. The attendance
was enormous. The weather was favorable,
the water being smooth. Both oarsmen We're
in excellent condition. Hanlan and Beach
after the start kept well together for some diS-
lance. The race was close and exciting. The
scullers approached the winning post almost
bow and bow, the excitement among the
spectators being great When sculling with
all their strength for the winning-post,
Beach overhauled Hanlan and increased his
advantage until the very finish, amid the
widest excitement.
TORONTO, Can. March 30,-Hanlan's de-
feat by Beach causes general regret, as IL
was felt he wouli redeem his lost laurels.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
BAYARD AND DYNAMITE.
letter Which Was Received by an
Irish Society, But Not Read.


Irish Society, But Not Read.
PHILADELPHIA, March 30-The follow
ing is the substance of letter from Secre-
tary Bayard to the Hibernian society Of
Philadelphia, which was received but not
read at its b. 1quet on St Patrick's day: u
have your invitation to dine with your an
Gent and honorable society, and sincerely
regret that cannot accept it. The obvious
and many duties Of my public office here
speak for themselves, and TO none with
more force than to American citizens of
Irish blood or birth VINO are honestly en-
deavoring to secure liberty by maintaining
a government of laws and who realize the
constant attention that is needful Those
who worthily celebrate the birthday of St
Patrick will not forget that he drove out Of
Ireland the reptiles that creep and sting.
The Hibernian society can contain no mem
Der who will not resent the imputation that
sympathy with assaSsins can dwell in gen.
uine Irish heart"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
CINCINNATI YOUTHS.
They Would HE Them Away and Become
Bold Bandits.


CINCINNATI, March 30-It has been dis
covered that four boys attending the second
intermediate school, sons of wealthy citizens,
had planned TO run OF to Texas and become
stage-coach robbers and cowboys. The
other day Miss Hoyt, a teacher, left
her room for short time, and
soon Miss HARDWOOD another teacher,
heard wild uproar in the room. There
were screams, shrieks, and a general clamor.
She went in to see what was the matter, and
was Mortified TO find several of the big boys
chasing each other around with revolvers,
while the girls were white with fear. As
she entered the boys pointed their weapons
at her The principal was called, and
he disarmed them, and the father
Of the ringleader was summoned. He
searched his son, and two long bowie
knives were found upon him. In his desk
were found two more revolvers, and he said
he had two shotguns concealed in a con-
veuient place. Little by little it was learned
that the four boys had planned to run away
early in May, AMI were getting an arsenal
ready for the expedition One of the lads
was to furnish the money he having ar
ranged to sell his bicycle and one of his
fathers cows. The boys have been taken
from school and set to hard work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL has done him
self and the nation honor by giving his
successor a most favorable public intro
duction to the people of England. This
fattering commentator from so high a
source will be Of unreasonable value to
Minister Phelps. As to Mr.. Lowell's own
diplomatic services abroad there can exist
but one opinion. They do him infinite
credit, and compare favorably with those
of our most eminent ENJOYS at the court
of st. James.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

WHETHER Governor Hill is to make a
bargain with certain republican senators
or not-and such bargains have characN
terizei his politics from the beginning
it is certain that the present incumbents
of the offices ought to go out and Other
and better men ought to take their places
The republican party has had a monopoly
of these large favOrs long enough
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
OUTLOOK FOR WHEAT.
LARGE DECREASE IN THE ANNUAL
YIELD PREDICTED.
Over Four Million Acres Less Sown
= "A Shortage Of Over 100, 100000
Bushels Observation-Disclosures of
the Past Weeks Business.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March sos. W.
Tallmadge presents the following summary
of the latest reports received by him from
the principal winter wheat states.
The report shows the acreage sown To
wheat to be much less than last year, tile
damage by winter-killing and other causes
very great, and the general condition far
below the average for this season of year.
The following table, compiled by Mr..
Tallmadge shows the acreage sown to
wheat last year, the percentage decrease
this year, and tue actual loss in acres in the
twenty principal winter wheat raising
states:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
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. Her
life was despaired of, until in last October
she procured bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, when immediate relief was
felt, and by continuing its use for short
time she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh 80 pounds, in few months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hartz
& Bahnsens Drug Store. Large Bottles
81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
A Chicago Woman Frightfuny Burned.

CHICAGO, March S0.-Mrs Jessie Sanford,
of S72 Wost Polk street, died at G o'clock
Saturday morning, after having endured
horrible fortunes for about eleven hours
Friday evening, while sitting in her parlor,
the fastenings Of hanging lamp gave way,
the lamp broke in its fall, the oil caught fire,
and the blazing oil was dashed over her and
ignited her clothing. In the room there
was nobody except Mrs. Sanford and
her little girl "Doa't come near meT
shouted the unfortunate woman to her
child. She tried in vain to smother the
flames, and then she rushed down stairs,
leaving a trail CT fire behind, across an
open lot to pool of water into which she
flung herself When picked up the poor
woman was horribly burned on the face and
upper part of the body and suffering ex'
cruciating agony.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
Angry Anti-Prohibitionists.

SIOUX 0TY, Iowa, March 80. An angry
crowd was gathered at the depot her Satur-
day morning on the arrival of the Illinois
Central train. A report has teen circu-
lated about town that Congressman Struble,
whose home is at Lemar4, was coming
to Sioux City by that train, to take
legal steps for the enforcement here of the
prohibitory liquor law. Mr. Struble was
not on the train, which is regarded as for
tunate by many who apprehend that VIC
lence would have been offered him. An effort
is being made at Lemsrs to enforce the law
there, and Mr.. Strubles law firm is retained
Inv the Citizens leagne.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

DUBLIN, March 39-Mr. Parnsll at c
meeting of the Noas County Guardians on
Thursday, gave notice of suits for eviction:
against several tenants on the land. owned
by him and known as Deer park, for non
payment Of rent Dr. Higgins, the Cath
Ole bishop of Kerry, ats nesting held in
Killarney, offered resolution TO the etfecI
that an address of welcome be presented t.
the prince and princess of Wales, and wa
greeted with Kisses and groans. The reso
luton was finally carried
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
EDUCATED AND EXPERIENCED.

Hoods sarsaparilla is prepared by C.
l. Hood & Co., Apothecaries, Lowell,
Mass, who have thorough knowledge
of pharmacy, and many years practical
experience in the business. 1t is prepared
with the greatest skill and care, under the
direction of the men who originated it
Hence Hoods Sarsaparilla may be de-
pended upon as thoroughly pure, hon.
est, and reliable medicine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
1,oI+nd xritl, 500 nOn

OswEGo, N. Y, March S0-Thomas
Crawford, city treasurer. is charged with
being defaulter in the sum of from S20-
900 to $4,000 He was recently elected for
the fourth time When the common coun-
Gil asked for an investigation of the books,
Crawford fed The books call for S51, 900
and only $4,000 was found on deposit at the
banks. The defaication created great ex-
element Crawford has been in business
here for years, and was very popular. 1t is
said that he has been gambling in stocks
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers, Inactivity of the Liver, Billiousness,
Jaundice, Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic or
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bltters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entire sat
isfaction or money refunded. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by. Hartz & Balm
sen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

1T is as legitimate to be politician as
a lawyer-indeed more so, for the politi-
clan who advocates what he Enthusiastically
knows to be wrong can win no respect,
no matter how much money he gets for
it, and if he champions the cause of a
confessed scoundrel, with or without
fee, he sacrifices all the influence he has.