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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

idea that hereditary title and idleness are
honorable and hereditary labor is degrad>
ing. The astonishing thing connected
with the Gazette publication is. not thatit
has been made, but that it was not made
long ago. The gratifying thing is that
the ordinary people have aequired-even
though it be result of avarice, for the
press is never to be judged with entire
justice-an. organ which they have long
needed, and which if they had had would
have saved many naturally good girl
and woman from life of debauchery and
wretchedness. There have been too many
frail girls In England. There have
been so many mistresses that the number
of the honest wives has not been suffi-
GENTLY large. The example furnished by
the BETRAYED has been followed in too
many cases by women whose better birth
should have taught them better; and the
scandals Of high life might, if they were
printed, furnish as melancholy a specta-
Gle as that of the low life which is exhib-
tied by the Pail Mall Gazette.
1t is not yearning for obscenity that
makes this honest, courageous paper
sell 1t is desire to get at the truth
and to secure the reform which the pub
LEGATION of the truth makes necessary
1t is very strange indeed that the higher
classes, which are indignant at the publ
cation, should be silent year in and yea
out with respect to the actual depravity.
Let them reform themselves, and they
will find that the press will reform &C
cording to their Hottest idea of purity OF
very necessity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Wrote villas n Tart Latter.

GAINESVILLE, Ga, July 15.-Some time
ago Congressman Gambler, of this district,
received letter from Postmaster General
Villas, in which the latter, under the inn
preston that Athens was still in the
Seventh district, unfolded to him the policy
of the administration in regard to negroes
in office. The postmaster at Athens is a
negro Mr. Villas said it was the purpose OF
Mr.. Cleveland to displace Republican
negroes by black Democrats, and asked
Congressman Gambler to suggest the name
Of black Democrat for that place. Mr..
Gambler referred the request to Congress
man Reese, and wrote scorcher to the
postmaster general, tartly informing that
official that he Gambler was not in the bust
ness of imposing negro rule upon white
naonla
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
JU00LER WARD.

In the tsi gle of litigation springing
rom the failure OF Grant & Ward and
the ariae bank there is suit brought
by G orge G. Holt, as assignee for Fer,
linsDl Ward, to set aside the conveyan>
ces o. prop -ty by Ward to Warner and
Work Those who have tried to follow
the u trics', ramitications of Wards deal.
ings III remember that when the crash
camc sni be had squeezed General Grant
as dry rs smoked herring, Ward alb
ruptl, transferred his Individual estate
to Mtssrs. Warner and Work in satisfac-
tion ot their claims to profits on fictitious
contracts. Not content with swallowing
the capital of the firm and of the Marine
bank. Wards meteroic financierlng cul>
minated in inducing General Grant to
borrow large sum from Mr.. Vanderbilt
to tide over the crisis. although Ward
we'll knew at the time that neither $50,
900 nor ten times that sum could avert
the ruin he had devised
Having conveyed bis own share of the
spoils to the safe keeping of Messrs
Warner and Work, Mr.. Ward affected
contrition and chose an assignee to act in
behalf of the lawful creditors. Wards
checks. put in evidence yesterday, show
that from February. 1888. to May, 1884,
he paid to Mr.. Warner more than &c.
$4,000 in transactions which were actu.
ally nothing more than swapping of
checks with the profit always accruing 20
Warner. The latter's secretary was ex>
amined yesterday, but he threw very lit
tie light ON the true inwardness of the
transactions.
What was the exact understanding be-
tween Ward. Warner and Work. How
much. If any of the squandered millions
10 held in trust for Ward by his accom-
modating friends to be given to him when
released? If these questions can be cor
rectly answered, perhaps considerable
part Of the lost money may be recovered
1t would likewise be interesting to know
where the money comes from which sup
ports Ward 80 luxuriously in Ludlow
street Jail.
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ITO be continued.
What Bonner Expects Of Maud

NEW YORK, July 15.-In reference to
certain recent statements about Maud s.,
Mr.. Bonner says the mare was slightly
lame when he received her from Mr. Van
derbilt, but he does not blame Mr.. Wander
bilt, who was very courteous and generous
all through the transaction. He thinks
the mare was lame for some years before
that time, but Mr. Vanderbilt did not give
SO much personal attention to her as he
Bonner does, and probably did not know
that she was lame. Under a system of
shooting employed by Mr. Bonner the lame
ness entirely disappeared, and he believes
she can trot in 2:05 or 2:O6, and could have
done it years ago If properly shod.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

night by strikers, and dense throng gath
cred at the plate mill at 6 in the morn
ing to witness its starting. About
forty men went to work under po-
lice protection in the pudding department
Only five went to work in the plate depart
ment This forcs was totally inadequate,
and was soon sent home. Gorusch, the
Nihiiistic speaker, arrested Monday night,
was bound over i'll the police court to the
common pleas court in 5000 bail, for in.
citing n riot
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The Dried Beef Poisoning Case.

CHICAGO, July ia dispatch from Kan
kakee, Ills, referring to the wholesale
poisoning of sixty people at Momsnce, by
eating dried beef, says q thorough
investigation win be had of the mat
tor, and the exact causes of the sad
affair If possible. The state authorities
will take it up and make an investigation
complete.
Dealers in beef in this city say that every
precaution is taken TO have their goods per-
fectly wholesome, and they are at loss to
explain the terrible affair.
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Alleged Child stenler Arrested.

CHICAGO, July Is 1t is believed that the
abduction Of Lille Shaffer, the 18-month-
old baby, has been found. The mysterious
woman Of the red skirt" is alleged to be
Mrs Grace Foster, alias Grace Adams, a
woman with a passion for stealing children.
In April last Oracle Reynolds, years
old, was abducted. and until lately no trace
of her could be found. Monday evening
her mother obtained clue as to her where
abouts and caused the arrest of Mrs Foster
as the abductor. Mrs. Reynolds believes
from the description Of the woman, who is
said to have stolen the Shaffer's child, that
Mrs Foster is the guilty party.
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Serious Trouble Feared.

PITTsBURG, July l5-It is feared that
serious trouble may arise before final
settlement Of the sheet-ir iron workers wages
is had. There is dissatisfaction at num-
Der of mills, which has resulted in strike
at A. Nj. Byers & Co.'S works, and other
strikes may follow. The workmen have
selected committee to confer with the
owners, but the manufacturers have not yet
appointed their committee to meet the men,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

WASHINGTON Cry, July 15.-Postmaster
General Villas has informed the various
chiefs of bureaus in the postoflice depart
ment that leaves of absence may be granted
to clerks whose conduct and services have
been satisfactory for such portion of thirty
days as may remain after deducting all
the days of his or her absence, for any
cau-e, whether sickness or otherwise, since
the lst day of January"
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Presidential ia yors,

WASHINGTON CRY, July 15.-The presi-
dent has appointed the following collectors
of customs: Adelard Guernon, for the dis
trict of Minnesota, Henry W. Richardson,
for the district Of Beaufort, S. c.; B. Huger
Ward, for the district Of Georgetown, s. c.
The president also appointed William C.
Bird, of Florida, to be Emitted States mar
shall for the northern district of Florida, and
William H. White, OF Washington territory,
to be United State district attorney for
Washington territory.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
A Threatened strike Averted.

PITTsBURG, July Is The latest reports
from McKeesport are that the general strike
threatened at the National Tube works is off
for the present, the company having prom
ised the men the advance asked for on the
arrival of Manager Flagler. The Butt mill
men are still out, and will remain out until
the manager arrives
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

In the fall of 1854 was taken with case Of
malarial fever which Frustrated me both body and
mind | was dragged af er the old fashion with
mercury and other mineral mixtures, but with no
good results. My health was shattered and my
energy gone. My legs and feet would swell, and
had what everybody thought was dropsy. These
symptoms alarmed me. and was ready TO grasp
al any remedy suggested, A friend advised me
to try Swifts Specific. l procured three bottles
and commenced its use. The swelling soon sub
have made perfect cure, and | feel like new
map to-day. There never was more meritorious
medicine offered to suffering humanity. 1t has
wrought wonders for me. WILLIS JONES.
Leesburg, Lee County, Ga, March II, 1885.
Be sure and get the genuine and send for Trea
tise on Blood and Skin Diseases free.
For sale by all druggists
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
nraurar Atlanta ca
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
WIN Take No Part In Politics.

CLEVELAND Ohio, July Is The Woman's
Christian Temperance union, OF Cleveland,
one of the Oldest organizations of the kind
in the country, adopted resolutions Monday
severing its connection with the state and
national unions. The local rpion believes in
aon-partisan action, while the state and ma.
tional organizations have declared for the
Prohibition party. The Cleveland society
is composed of the leading ladies of north.
ern Ohio, and is the greatest branch of the
union il the state
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

CHICAGO, July l5.-An agent of the Farm
ers' alliance, of England, was sent to this
country to figure out the cost of raising and
the profit to the farmer of wheat, and Incl
dentaly the transportation charge was in
cluded in his statistics. Taking period Of
years he finds that the normal price of
transportation Of Minnesota and Dakota
wheat to Chicago is Is cents per bushel,
and like run from this point to New York,
to which is added 10 cents through for
commissions, and he comes to the conclu-
sion that 81 wheat in New York represents
a profit to the northwestern farmer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
WIN Resume Work Again.

PITTsBURG, July 15.-The Kittanning,
Pa, rolling mill, which has been idle for six
months, will resume work Wednesday in
the pudding department. In a few days
the whole plant will be in operation. Sheen
berger's new mill in this city has started in
all departments. Large orders have been
booked and prospects are good.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Opposed to Strong Drink

"Parker's Tonic is delicious to the pail
ate; it invigorates, but docs not promote
love for strong drink; it cures coughs
and colds; it purifies the blood, thus cur,
ing kidney, liver and lung troubles, and
rheumatism. 1t should be kept in eveE
home" G. Fl. Sherman, photographer
Elgin, I'll. Place it in yours.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

New STRAITsvILLE, Ohio, July 10 Levi
Pay was killed i'll mine No. II Tuesday by
the rock falling. The mine was yet on fire
during the late strike and for four or five
months large force has been working night
and day at fire. Two others barely escaped
with their lives, the falling rock being very
hot Pay was badly burned He leaves a
wife and five children
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Views of Senator Harrison.

CHICAGO July Is Senator Bon Har-
rison, of Indiana, was in the city Monday.
In speaking of Indiana politics, Senator
Harrison said the Democrats there seemed
to be about as well satisfied with Cleveiand's
administration as they were any where He
did not believe that the United States sen
ate would be captious in confirming the ap-
pointments of the president, but he did
believe that exceptions would be taken in
cases where Republicans had been dis
charged without cause, but simply for the
reason that they were offensive partisans
He complained that Indiana had been SO re-
districted by the last Democratic legis-
lature, that it would be uphill work for the
Re. ublicans to gain majority in the next
general assembly. The Republicans, how
ever, were not discouraged, and would
work with redoubled efforts in the next
campaign.
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With reference to Trade-Marks.

CHICAGO. July 10 Judge Shepard
granted a perpetual injunction, Monday,
against Samuel Fraser, of Galena, Ill, re-
straining him forever from using the trade
mark Eraser" in connection with the manu-
facture of axle-grease The injunction was
granted at the suit of the Fraser Lubricator
company of Chicago. Samuel Fraser was the
original inventor and manufacturer of the
grease bearing his name. He made it from
1856 to 1870, but in the latter year sold his
entire interest to John A. Packard, who es-
tablished the complainant company. Along
with this transfer of his rights he entered
into an iron-clad agreement never to use the
name Fraser in the manufacture of axle.
grease
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
The Assistant was or.co,or.

PENSACOLA, Fla, July 15.-The signal
service officer at Pensacola has been expect
ing an assistant to be sent him from Wash
ington Friday he was informed that his
assistant was on the way to Pensacola, and
he engaged board at his boarding
house and made every arrangement
TO welcome the coming guest Sat,
urday negro walked into his Of
flee, and after some little chat exhibited his
papers and announced himself as McGan-
rams promised assistant. The signal officer
refused to recognize him, and as a result
has been ordered to Washington to give an
account of his action in the premises. He
will leave in few days, and the negro is in
charge of the Office at present. The negro
is the first Of his race appointed to the signal
service.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Slight Decrease in Cholera ,1ort.1i.u

MADRID, July l5.-The ravages Of the
cholera show slight diminution Monday
there were 476 deaths from the disease in
the infected districts, and l,o93 cases were
reported. Several deaths from disease
supposed to be cholera have occurred in the
city of Segovia, which place heretofore was
believed TO be entirely free from the cpl
demic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Another Pretty Item Spoiled.

WASHINGTON CITY, July IS. The Post,
referring to the publication to the effect that
the president had called halt in the dis
missals of government employees for alleged
Offensive craftsmanship" says: There is alb
solutely no foundation for the report" and
that the message which the president is said
to have sent within the past few days to all
heads of departments reasserting his views
on civil-service reform as enunciatei in his
Christmas letter to Mr.. Curtis, and in his
inaugural address, and disappearing of the
offensive partisanship" rule as recently ap-
piled, has no existence, and never had. In
conclusion the article makes the following
emphatic statement: "The causes for which
changes are made in the various depart
ments and bureaus ara the same now as they
have been all along, and no new instruc-
tions on the subject have been issued by
the ureSidant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

ST PETER5glR uiii,- 10 The severe
drought. which ia, prevailed throughout
southern Rus ia for several weeks past has
totally ruined the croLa M that section.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Railway Items.

CHICAGO, July l5-George W. Stevens
superintendent of the eastern division of the
Wabash, and A. A. Talmage, general man
ager. held conference with Mr.. Davis, rep
r, Jntative of the boniholders of the Chi
cago, Cincinnati & Louisville railway, north
ern division Of the Indianapolis Peru &
Chicago, at Peru. on Friday, at which it
was decided to maintain the present running
arrangement with the Wabash road, and
allow the latter to continue the operation of
the line. The bondholders will be paid their
interest as it is earned by the road, which
is all they would receive hy its independent
operation.
The gross earnings of forty-six roads in
June, according to The Commerce al and
Financial Chronicle amounted to ala 929,
900, against SIS To, $50 in June, 1884, a de-
crease of $793, OIL The mileage in 1885 was
40, S79 miles, against SO, 952 in 1884. The
gross earrings of fortyfour roads from Jan.
l to June 81 were SIS 4Sl, 500, against 800.
161, $50 in 1884, decrease of 81, 679, ass.
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RAILWAY COMPANY

re For notices in reference TO Special EXcur
sions, changes of time and other items of interest
IN connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee 81
Paul Railway, please refer 10 the local columns Of
this paper.
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SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL July TERN, A, d. 1885.
CONCEAL Report)
FIRST DAY

July 13-Pursuant to law the board of
supervisors in and for the county of Rock
Island and state of Illinois convened in
the supervisors room, in the city of Rock
Island, state and county aforesaid, on
Monday, July 13, for the purpose of
equalizing the assessment for the year A.
D., 1885, and for the transaction of such
other county business as may come be
fore them. Present, all the members ex-
cept Supervisor Hollister. Supervisor
Pearssll, chairman, presiding. The min
utes of the proceedings of the last day of
the special April term, 1885, were read
aud approved,
Bills of miscellaneous character were
read and referred TO the proper commit
tees.
Board adjourned until tomorrow morn.
ing ut O'Clock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

NEW YORK, July 15.-At the meeting of
Maritime exchange Monday number of
communications from various commercial
organizations were submitted in response to
the memorial adopted by the exchange
recommending a subsidy as the means
to revive American shipping The New
York board of trade favored the plan. The
San Francisco board of trade, chamber of
commerce, and Manufacturers association
referred to their joint report in favor of
such a measure; the Boston Manu-
faoturers' association approved the Maritime
exchange plan; Pittsburg, Pa, chamber of
commerce was in favor of some system SIM
liar to the French bounty; the Minneapolis
board of trade was not satisfied that sub
sides would accomplish the object, at least
until other means had been tried
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Not Enough Men to start.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July Is Some of the
strikers were much livsIier Tuesday. The
strsat- of ward Eighteen were crowded all
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

Henry Ill. of France had passion for
dogs, which cost the state 100, 900 crowns
q year.
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q
80 YEARS
RECORD.
Physicians Testimony.


all A.W. Brown, M D. of Providence,
on In. l., says: ~ have used HUNTS
THE I[Kidney and Liverl REMEDY in my
KIDNEYS practice for the past sixteen years,
LIVER and cheerfully recommend it as
BLADDER being safe and reliable remedy"
AND "
URINARY | Another prominent doctor of
ORGANS Providence says that II am fire.
DRoPsY tquently urged TO use other prepare
cpAvET Etions as substitutes for HUNT Kid
nIApETrs Iney and Liyerl REMEDY. find on
-,,,11--m,s ttrying them that they are worthless
-- in comparison to II"
PAINS An Old Lady,
IN my mother, 70 years old, has
THE chronic kidney complaint and drop
baun sy Nothing has ever helped her
Oh like HUNTS kidney and Liverl
SIDE REMEDY. She has received great
NERVOUS benefit from bottles and we think
DISEASES 1 it will cure her"-W. W. Sunder-
RETENTION land, Builder, Danbury, Conn.
NON. A Minister'S Wife.
RETENTION Rev. Anthony Atwood, Of Phila-
OF tdelphia says:-"HUNTs Kidney
URINE. and Liverl REMEDY has cured my
PRICE wife Of Dropsy in its worst form.
sl.a5. All say that it is a miracle"
Send for General Chucc.
Pamphlet
Of Testi- dehefai Nhace vi hhoue islahu
. monials. says: ~ always keep HUNTS kid
uUNTs ney and Liverl REMEDY in my
REMEDY Ehouse Taken in small doses occa-
90, sionally at night, ii prevents head
Providence, ache, and regulates the kidneys,
r. l. stomach and other organs" 10
disease soon shaken, by HUNTS REMEDY taken"
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All OF which is respectful submitted,
D. NJ. MARTIN,
JOHN AsTER,
c. P. RYDER,
L. G. ELLIOTT,
Committee.
At the request of Supervisors Heath,
Campbell and HOLSTER, action on the
foregoing report was deferred until to-
morrow afternoon.
The petition of James McBurney, ask
ing for rent of a house occupied by a
pauper was read and on motion laid on
the table.
The petition of Mrs. Mary Wilson was
read. Supervisor Heath moved that the
petition be referred to Supervisor
Werlich. Supervisor Hardwood moved
as a substitute to lay the petition on the
table. Carried.
ITO no continual I
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

AsHEvnEE, N. c., July l5-Seven muir.
dsrers escaped from the jail heis Sunday
night, overpowering the jaiier There were
fired on, and fifteen ss,ots were exchanged.
Fifty mountei min are searehin, the noun
tains for the t"Sitvss
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Rock island 4 PBORIA
R-AlLW -AY.
SHORTEST ROUTE To TIE
EAST AND SOUTH

Trains lesve Rock Island
400 a. m. Way Freight
SIS Fast Express.
lao p. m. Mail and Express
CSC " Through Freight and Accommodate
Trains arrive at Rock Island:
80 8. m. Through Freight aud Accommodation
1915 p. IN. Mail and Express.
$40 Fast Express.
400 Way Freight.
The FAST EMPRESS, leaving Rock Island al SIS
a. IN. arrives at Peoria 1920 p. m, at Springfield
i25 p. m, AT Decatur 400p. M, Jacksonville i.Cv
?. m, Alton 7.20 p. m, st Louis S.l5 p m. and
Terre Haute II IS p. m, THE SAME DAY. MAXIM
this the BEST and QUICKEST route to all point,
southeast.
The 100 p. m. train makes close connection 81
Gava with c. b. 4 Q for points west; arriving a.
Galesburg at 425 p. m, at Burlington $40 p. m. 81
keokCk l0.25 p. m, and at Quincy 1906 p IN.
Arriving at Peoria AT go p. M, making Cu-t
connections with the |. Il. N ". ami r. PA "
for indianapolis, connecting there with all Is
trains for the east and south.
IE FAST TIME SURE CONNECTIONS, aut
rates as low as by any other route.
K. Il. CABLE, A. N MORTON,
Gen'l Supt. Gen'l Tit Az
The so p. m. Accommodation leaves every da'
except sunday.