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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
Presidential Favors Distributed.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 2-The presi-
dent has appointed William w. Rockhill
of Maryland, and Charles DENLY, Jr., Of
Indiana. to be first and second secretarie.
respectively, of the United States Legation
in China
The president also appointed William
Dorsheimsr, United States attorney for the
southern district OF New York, and Martin
f. Mcmahon, United States marshal for the
same district
PostmaSters: Bartholomew Tristan, al
Marion, Ohio; Samuel M. Childs, at Allan
tic, Iowa; Horace F. Alexander at Lud
ington, Mich W. A. Barrett, at Madison
Ind.
Hon. Henry l.. Muldrow, OF Mississippi
was appointed first assistant secretary o.
the Interior, AMI George A. jerks, of Penn
sylvania, second assistant secretary of tn
interior. L. S. Jack on, of Mississippi
was appointed receiver of public moneys a
Evanstown, Wy. T.
The attorney general made the followin,
appointments In the department of Justice:
Assistant attorneys: Edward Watson o
Mississippi; H. J. May, of Indiana; Benja
min Wilson, of West Virginia; Louis Coch
ran, Of New Jersey; +. F. Devices, of Penn
sylvania, and Felix Brannigan, of NeN
York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
PREEMPTION. July

IkhhMPIloN, July =.
r. Sneider returned from Kansas
Thursday.
II. H. Gray arrived home from Mount
Vernon, Iowa, Friday.
J. r. Tomlinson. of Cable. was IN town
Monday.
The township Sunday school convene
ton was held at Farlor's Grove Sunday
And it did not rain either!"
3. Vance has his house reprinted and
grained. The work was done by Ough &
McCloskey, of Orion.
DIR. Huyett. of Milan, was out Friday
to consult DR.. Seyler in regard to MIR
John Whitsitt's trouble.
Miss Lizzie Connolly returned from
Montczuma. Iowa. Friday, where she ha.
been visiting friends and relatives.
DR.. McCord, of Davenport, lectured
to crowded house ia the NJ. E. church
Tuesday evening.
Benz Whitsitt is still at the head will
thoroughbred heifers Miss May nov
stands at the head of the herd
Miss Villa Cloudy, of Mt. Vernon, Ia.
is visiting her sisters. Miss Ida and Mrs
d. w. Little.
j. c. Pepper, W B. Frew, and Sheriff
Cummings, all of Aledo. and H. G. Stod
dard, of Rock, Island, were in town
Tuesday.
Richard Champion, of Rock Island
who is visiting at B. Whitsitt's, was bi
on the hand by dog Friday, not seri'
ously.
Our school IN district No. 1 closed las
Thursday. The prize in the lower room
for the largest number Of head marks wa
awarded to Bonnie Whitsitt
Cristie Taylor. while riding horse an(
attempting to lead another last Monday
was drawn from his horse, catching hi
neck in snap and tearing his neck an
breast badly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
GOULD AND HUNTINGTON.
They Form an Important Railway Poo.
Along the Lines,

Along the Lines.
NEW YORK, July 2.-The World, Wednes
day morning, printed the following: A very
important railroad pool was formed,
Tuesday, by Jay Gould and C. p
Huntington, by which a vast sys
TEN, extending from St Louis TO Sar
Francisco. will be operated practically a.
one. c. T. Huntington signs for the South
ern Pacific system, Gould for the Mis-
souri, Pacific system, Receiver CLARK
for the Houston Texas Central, and
George Seely fer the Gulf, Colorado
s Santa Fe. Other roads will join
the pool. The pool is to last for period
of five or ten years on basis to be agreed
upon The roads are to work Extensively
and defensively" with each other. If the
different roads can not agree as TO the per
centage of the business the matter shall bt
left to arbitration. Rates are to be ad
vanced after July .
CHICAGO, July 2 The Wabash route vii
sell tickets at one fare fOr the round trip OF
July End, 3rd and 4th, tickets good fol
going passage on the day of sale, aud good
Ieturning up to and including Monday
July &, 1850
Since Jan. /, 1885, twenty-nine roads
with a mileage of ,97l. have gene into re
ceivers' hands. The capital stock of these
was SlS2 SSI, $50. and the bonded debt $l5S
$50 Al
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
Mould he Bad for Edison,

New York, July 2-The July number OF
The Electrician and Electrical Engineer, in
en- article on the patent litigation, which
has been commenced between the principal
incandescent lighting companies doing bust.
ness throughout the country, expresses the
opinion that the three patents
which are mainly depended upon by
the Edison company to establish their
exclusive rights to manufacture and sell in
candescant lamps are invalid, having al
ready expired under the statute of limita-
tions, respecting inventions which are
patented abroad before being pat
ented in this country Strong evi
dence is also produced ia support of the posi-
ton that the E iison patents are also invalid
for want of novelty. The question is d very
important one, and involves enormous
.s,anatarv Il .p-,aetS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
The Public Debt.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 2-The deb
statement shows the decrease of the publ,
debt during the month Of June to be, &C
cording to the old form, Ss,993, 993. IS, de
crease of debt since June 80. 1884, of s65,
494, 70S.64 The cash in the treas
ury is $4ss, 1912, 429 90; gold GER
tificates outstanding Sl4O.52 l40; sill
yer certificates outstanding, S13g, 90l ,646
certificates of deposit, 500, 7s5. 900; refund
ing certificates outstanding. s240, 900; lega
tenders outstanding. 1916, ,016; fractiona
currency tnot including amount estimate,
as lost or destroyed, 81, 1854, I75.sS
This is the final statement according to th
old form. Hereafter the new form of deb
statement will be the only one issued by til,
treasury department.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
So Near and So Far.

They slowly approached the house, he
with a sad, detected air, and she with a
proud, scornful look upon her fair young
face that BODIED no good to the wedding
bells and orange flowers. Il can not i'm
agins, my dear" he said mournfully as
they gained the front door, "what has
come over you so suddenly. should at
least know my offense. l simply asked
you if you were romantic. when" A
startled look came over the girls face.
"You asked me what2" she demanded
Il asked you if you were romantic, and
=" Forgive me, George" she exclaimed
with a convulsive sob, and she threw her
arms aboat his neck. Il thought you
asked me if was rheumatic"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
Two Hehendeh Officials.

NEW YORK, July NAVAL Constructor
W. L. Mintonye, who was detached from
the Brooklyn navy yard Tuesday and or:
derel to succeed Constructor Webb at the
Portsmouth yard. has been connected with
the Brooklyn yard since 1854. and has beer
naval constructor siGcs 1863 He worked
up to that position step by step from the
grade of ordinary workman, and under hi.
direc ton about thirty war vessels have beer
built Chief Clerk William Remsen. Of the
navy yard, was requested to resign Tuesday
He has been i'll the yard for nine years
most of the time in the equipment depart
mant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
HOT FROM THE WIRES
CURRENT SENSATIONS FROM Csk-
TIERS OF NEWS.
The Chicago Street Railway Strike Getting
SerIous-Mrs- Dudley and Rossa--
John Mccullough, the Actor
Items OF Interest.

CHICAGO, July 2-The street railways in
this city are still unable to run, and the
situation has taken on serious as
poet Wednesday morning three cars
were started on Madison street aud got
through going east, but on their way back
to the stables were attacked by mob and
overturned. After dinner a patrol wagon
full of police at the corner of Halsted and
Madison streets was attacked by the mob
with stones A lieutenant Of police
stepped from the wagon and fired
his pistol as warning, but
this did not prevent The crowd from
making trouble for any car that attempted
to pass. Stones were freely usei and the
car windows smashed and the cars themselves
turned bottom up in the street 30 far
the police have not made any de-
termined effort to protect the
cars on their trips. and the
consequence il that no trip.
of any consequence have been made AMI the
strikers are winners. But it is asserted that
a vigorous effort is to be made to start the
lines and when that is done there
is likely to 10 trouble; for the strikers are
determined and the events of "Wednesday
morning have been such as to create and
increase excitement.
LATER. At o'clock in the afternoon
everything was quiet at the vast side car
barns, and many of the police were with
drawn. Ii was announced that no further
attempt would be made to run out cars il
the afternoon. George Halves, president
of the Seamen's union, drove to thu
barns in Quincy, and addressed
the men who had assembled il
the surrounding streets. He expressed
sympathy with them, but counselei them t.
be firm but orderly, and not to violate tn
law. He was cheered. Mayor Harrison
was around during the day looking int
matters. When the ears which left tn
barn before noon were returning Deputy
Sheriff W. ]. Colby was struck with rocl
on the head and badly cut He was takel
from Aberdeen street. where the car wa
attacked, TO the county hospital
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

A POLISH church congregation in To-
ledo, o., has had free fight and two
men have been killed and a number in
jured in consequence. Would it not he
well for those christian foreigners to learn
lesson Of meekness and lowlness from
the spirit of concession which preserves
the peace in the average American con-
rrepatiOn2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
Closed Down for the Summer.

PrrTsBURG, Pa, July AIN accordance
with the usual custom. all the window-glass
factories in the country, have shut down
for two months. There are about l, 500 glass
workers in the Pittsburg district. Manu-
:acturers are not agreed as to the time Of
resumption this year They claim that trade
is so dull that a protracted shut down may be
necessary. The scale of wages for next
year has not yet been agreed upon. An
effort will be made to dispose of the wage
question early in the present month, so that
the matter can be brought before the ma
tional convention of manufacturers whict
meets about the Goth instant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

Mr. JOHN Roach thinks he has been
badly treated, and Mr. William E. Chand-
Ter weeps with him. The government,
which has been robbed of millions and
has nothing to show for the money. will
grin and bear it as best it can-at least
until after the investigation which is now
gong ON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
Leonard Ierome's Daughter in british
Politics.

LONDON. July 2.--Lady Churchill, who i.
the daughter of Mr.. Leonard Jerome, Of
New York, is personally engaging
in the Woodstock canvass, to secure
the collection to parliament Of her hus
band. Lord Randolph Churchill, tn,
new secretary of state for India The
Liberals are very active i'll their efforts &c
accomplish tbs defeat of Lord Randolph
and to secure the election Of Mr.. Corrit
Grant The return of Lord Randolph
Churchill for Woodstock at the present
election is considered a very doubtful mat
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

DUBLIN, July 2.-Lord Arthur William
Hill, member in Down, and comptroller il
the present cabinet. in speech TO his con
stituency Tuesday in his canvas for re-elsc
ton, referred To the coercion policy, beinl
the first member of the present ministry
who has touched On the subject Lord Ar
thur, in the course of his remarks, said tina
the re-enactment If the coercion for tn,
government Of ireland was unnecessary al
this time. The ordinary law" he said
was fully ample for all purpose" H,
strongly advocated tho land purchase bill
and as ertei that if returned he would give
the measure his undivided support
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

A CLEVELAND (O.) man has destroyed
his sweetheart's beauty to prevent her
marrying some other man. He slashed
her face with razor, and if she RECEIVERS,
which Is doubtful, the face will never re
sumo its comeliness. The meanness of
that man ought to take him to the gall
lows, regardless of the villainly involved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

PRESIDENT DlAz is cutting down ex-
penses, reducing salaries, and stopping
subsidies IN Mexico. 1t is a case of tens
porary population. and we suppose he
can't help it. Mexico has been doing a
big business on small capital, and the
balance Of profit and loss has been on the
wrong side. We trust the difficulty may
soon be overcome by strict course Of
economy, and we wish all possible pros
perity to our interesting neighbor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
TIRED. LANgUID. DILL

Exactly expresses the condition of thous-
ands OF people at this season. The de.
pressive effects of warm weather, and the
weak condition of the body, can only be
corrected by the use of reliable tonic
and blood purifier like Hoods Sarsaparil-
Ia. Why suffer longer when remedy is
so close at hand2 Take Hoods Sarsapa>
rilla now. 1t will give you untold wealth
in health, strength, and energy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

A MAINE editor AYERS that the Grand
Army veterans were in excellent spirits
during their reunion at Portland. This
is doubtless due to the fact that they car
ried their own liquor with them instead
of surreptiously indulging in the Maine
brand
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

BosToN. July AT Wednesday morn.
ing's session of the state commissioners OF
statistics. Professor Atwater, of Wesleyan
university, Middletown, Conn. in speaking
Of "The Economy of Food" affirmed that q
mixed diet is one that is best in every way,
and that chemistry shows that the New
England dishes, pork and beans AMI codast
and potatoes, approach more nearly than
any other the standard of the IDEAL ration
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
CARD.

To all who are SUFFERING from the error,
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss OF manhood, &c
| will send a recipe that will cure you
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in Soutl
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d
New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

OUR navy is bad enough, but few
more court martialS like the one proposed
at Annapolis will soon make it the laugh
ing stock of the world. 1t might be well
to put few sensible people in charge OF
the naval academy, with the right to
spank the boys when necessary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
Eczema : :

For the benefit Of suffering humanity, and in
heartfelt gratitude at the wonde ful result,
deem it only my duty to give this un Olicted ties
timony in favor of Swifts Specific. Ny wife has
been sflicted with hereditary Eczema or 1t
Rheum from her infancy. 1t has increased in in
tensity with each succeeding spring, and being
somewhat skilled in med cine myself I tried
every remedy could think of for years Sarsa-
parilla combined with cry form of Potassiae,
and hundreds Of other remedies, 10 ions and
alkali washes of every kind known, hut they all
gave only temporary relief.
During the spring of 1891 her lower cXtrem-
tiles became so inlamed and sore that she was
obliged to keep them constantly coated with a
covering of "Fuller's Earth mixed wet and al
lowed To dry on. Among other things she was
afflicted with periodical nervous headache, oc-
curNng regularly every seven days, sometimes
followed by an intermittent fever for weeks AT a
time. so that her life became burden her.
This spring determined she should take :. :.
5. and follow strictly the directions in regard to
dose diet, etc. This was about seven weeks ago.
After taking The first large bottle the disease
seemed 10 increase; the burning, itching and in
iammatiOn became unbearable, She, however
perseNered in the uCc of the medicine. After IL
king the second bottle the Inflammation began u
subside. After the thirh bottle the Inflammation
disappcarei. and sore spots dried up and turned
Wnlle ana sCaly, ana haly Sne brushed them on
| in an impalpahle white powder resembling pnre
salt She is now taking the sixth bottle three IA
blespoonfu four times daily Every appear
ance of the disease has gone, and her flesh j. be-
coming soft white and smooth again; and what is
more. her periodical headaches have disappeared
and she Is now, at IS years of age, enjoying the
only good health she has known for upwards OF
~ years No wonder she declares with emit has s
| that every bolt of 5. $. Is worth 4 thousand
times it, weight in gold.
AUf further information concerning her case
will he cheerfnlly given by herself at her resi-
dencc, 1876 Mullctt street, er by me.
JOHN p, BRADLEY, 81 Griswod St
Detroit, Mich, May lG. 1885.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
The Image Caught a Fish.

LIMA, Peru, July AT Charillos Tues.
day the feast of ST. Peter was observed. A
SILENT respectful crowd embarked the
saints image on the water and furnished ii
with fishing lines After sailing twice
around the bay the image caught large
fish, and was then returned to its pedestal
in Charities church
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

A MORMON editor has been arrested for
polygamy. Care must be taken not TO
have the impression go out that the Nor
mons are being prosecuted. Would it
not be well accordingly, to draw the line
at rdiiOrs2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

New YORK. July 2.-Five hundred and
forty-on Mormons, in charge of Elder j.
Hanson, arrived on the steamship Wisconsin
Wednesday morning. They are Danes,
Swedes, and Norwegians They started for
the west, Wednesday evening, ON the Penn
svlvania railroad, and expect to arrive in
Utah ON Monday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
From the Race Courses.

CHICAGO, July Races at Washington
park Wednesday resulted as follows:
First race, "a mile; Test first, Sam Power
second, Handy Andy third; time, 1;1614.
Second race, mile; King Of Norfolk
first, Ban Fox second, Silver Cloud third;
time, 1:021S
flrhird race, l mile; Lady Hayward first
Gold Dan second, Mission Belle third; time
1:43
NEW YORK, July 2.-Six events came Of
at Coney Island Wednesday:
First race * mile; Thackeray first, Mis-
Woodford second, Louisette third; time
! :294
Second race, ~ miles; Emma Manley
first, Wall Flower second, Joe Shelby third
time, So
Third race, u mile; Wadiell Bryant first
Electric second, Sanlsdown third; time
1:17I.
Fourth race, l 4 miles; St Augustin
first, Wanda second, Exile third; time
2:1194
Fifth race, rs miles; Drake Carter first
Wallansee second, Blue Peter third; time
3:531S.
Sixth race, "a miles; Revenge first, Ech
second, Sun Star third; time, 4:3Sx.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
One Hundred Thousand to a College.

New YORK, July John F. OConnor,
| 81, graduate of the class of " of St
Francis Xavier college in West Fifteenth
street, this city, has given 100000 TO that
| institution. The sum will be used in adding
a large wing. to the college buildings.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

THE colored voters of Ohio are steadily
drifting into an attitude of open and or
ganized hostility to Foraker and the re-
publican party. 1t is an unhealthy sea
son for barren localities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
DIR. walsh Summoned TO Rome

ROME, July The Rev. Dr. Walsh,
seiected by the pope to succeed the late Rev.
DIR. McCabe as archbishop of Dublin, has
been summoned to Rome by his holiness for
| conservation This action of the pope is I'M
| usual, and is generally viewed as a mark of
honor TO the new archbishop.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

In the United States Navy the flagship
of each station has brass band, paid for
by the government. The smaller ships
have string bands, composed of sailors
from the ships companies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
An American Horse Wins.

LONDON, July 2.-The race for the North
cumberland plate of 1000 sovereign' at th,
Newcastle and Gosforth park meeting, wa
won by Mr.. r. Craigs formerly Mr. J. r
keene's) Blue Grass. Seven ran.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

In one respect James d. Fish has been
harshly treated He ought to have the
companionship of Ward and others of his
peers to his enforced exile at Auburn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
Made an Assirnmant.

CINCINNATI. July 2-Henry Grotenkem-
per, commission merchant, 20 Public land
ing, has assigned. Liabilities, $50,O0y as
sets, SIS, 000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

JUSTICE seems to be afflicted with
painful limp in her pursuit of Ferdinand
Ward and his confederates.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

Some Boston scientific gentlemen are
making summer exploration tour along
the north coast of Newfoundland.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
AND ST. Paul
RAILWAY COMPANY
ihk TABLE JUNE i. 1884

~ For notices in reference 10 Special Excl
sions, changes Of time, and other items Of interest
IN connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee a st.
this uapcF.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

It's Cold Day When June Gets Left
KINGSTON, N. Y, July 2.-The weather
here Monday night and Tuesday was OK
tremely cold for this time of year. Tuesday
evening the Thermometer registered 20 de
grees. 1t is reported that snow fell Monday
night at Durham, Green county. Owing tc
the cold, fires were built in the mountain
houses in the Catskills, and they were also
found necessary in the cars on the Stony
Glove & Catskill Mountain railroad.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
John McCuTlough's Fortune.

New YORK, July Mrs. John McCul-
Tough, wife of the demented tragedian, &C
companied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Wirth,
of Dunmore Pa, and Philadelphia lawyer
named William F. Johnson arrived Wednes-
day morning on thu Philadelphia express
The party drove to the St Sames hotel and
held short interview with Capt
Connors, the proprietor, and life
long friend of Mr.. Mccullough. They
then left saying they were going down
town to consult a lawyer with reference to
instituting proceedings for the judicial ap-
pointment of referee or commission to
determine the question of McCullough's in
sanity and appoint guardian for his es.
tate, or so much of it as remains after his
lavish expenditures of the past six months
Capt Connors stated to United Press re.
porter that the rumor fixing
the value Of McCullough's prop.
erty at $4,000 was erroneous.
Mccullough does not own more than
SIS, 900 all told in his own name now" said
the captain, "and that valuation covers
jewelry, stocks, bonds, and some funds de-
posted in St Louis. He has good ward.
robe for some of his plays, which is also ii
charge of his friends, but you know there is
no line of effects in the world that loses SC
much at auction or secondhand as theatri.
cal goods"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02
SUBURBAN sIfTINGs.
AL TOPICS.

A NEW COAL SHAFT AT COAL VALLEY
NOTES FROM THE POOR FARM-PERsoN-
AL TOPICS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-02

Ee sure and get the genuine, and send for Ire
tise on Blood and skin Diseases free.
For sale by all druggists.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.