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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
A BAD YE.Ei FOR CORN.
THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
FIGURES ON GRAIN PRICES.
Iowa Farmers stand by the Big Dollar
Edmunds Proposes II Radical Nor
mon Il riy-PostaI Topography
An Illinois Official in Danger.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 1.-THE crop
report of the department of agriculture for
December gives the farm prices of the prin-
cipal crops The increase in the product
of corn has reduced the value of
the crop to - cent per bushel. The
average value of the previous crop i'll De
cember was 81 cents The REDUCTION is
largest in the Ohio valley and in the south
ern states West of the Mississippi the in
crease of stock feeding has corrected the
tendency to extremely low prices. The
average i'll Missouri is 26 cents, the same as
last year In Kansas it is "A instead of
~ last wear; in Iowa "a instead
of %; i'll Nebraska 10 instead of IS; it is
% cents in Dakota, . cents lower than last
year: - in Minnesota, cent lower Illinois
rs; Indiana 10 Ohio -: Michigan "a: Penn
sylvania 40: New York -. Compared with
former prices corn values are very low.
For the preceding i've years, nearly all
under average i'll production, the average
farm value was ~ cents per bushel and
for the preceding ten years i2.G cents.
The price of wheat though still low, il
considerable above last Decemser's average,
which was % cents, That of 1889
was 81 cents. The present price is IS IL
cents, gain equal to half the Unprecedented
decline indicated last December. For the
five years past the average farm
value has been 30 cents per bulshel, and
for the preceding ten Sl.o5 cents.
Last years farm value was 81
per cent. lower tlian for the ten years ended
in 1879, due mainly to a fuller European
production aud IA smaller foreign demand
for surplus nearly equal to third of the
entir. crop The range of state
prices is from 81 cents in Nebraska
to Sl.a5 in Ma achusotts The value
in New York is @, an increase
of IL cents; Pennsylvania, %, an increase of
II cents; Ohio, o. ancrease of lG cents;
Michigan, ST. an increase of 10 cents; lndi-
ana, 81, an increase OF - cents; Illinois, 81,
an increase Of Is cents: Wisconsin. 20, an
increase of III cents; Minnesota. 20, an in
crease OF ~ cents, Iowa, 60, an increase of II
cents; Missouri, -, an increase of 10 cents;
Kansas, 60, an Increase of 20 cents; Ne.
braska, 81, AN increas. of Ii cents; Dakota,
Cj, an increase of Il cents
The average piiye of r.c is 5G cents,
cents more than last year: OF barley 16
cents, an incteasi IF ! cents of buckwheat
5i cents, a decrease of } cents; of potatoes
A cents, an increase of ; cents; of hay
$3.50 per ton, in place of -. II last year;
the average price of oats is y cents, the
same as last December
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

Between diseases and health is often
brief and fatal. 1t is better to he pro>
vidcd with cheap and simple remedies for
such common disorders as coughs. colds
Nc, than to run the risk of contracting a
fatal disease through neglect, DR.. VIM
Halls Balsam is a sure and safe remeL !
for all diseases Of the lungs and chest
If taken in season it is certain to cure,
and may save You from that terrible
disease, consumption. Il has been know
aud used for many years, and it is no eX
aggeration To say that 1t is the best remed !
in the world for coughs, &c.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
In South Carolina there is fragrant
native chrysantheum known as the wild
pink.
| have been bothered with cstarrh

l have been bothered with catarrh for
about twenty years. l could not tell how
many different remedies have tried. and
none seemed to reach my case like Ely's
Cream Balm. had lost my smell entire
y for the last fifteen years, and l had
almost lost my hearing. My eyes were
getting so dim had to get some one to
thread my needle. Now have my hear
ing as well as ever had, and | can see TO
thread as fine n needle as ever | did, and
my smell is partly restored, and it seems
to be improving all the time, l think
there is nothing like Elys Cream Balm
for Catarrah Mrs. E. E. Grimes, CT
Valley ST., Rendrill, Perry Co, Ohio.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
Probably Started II Rate War.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. lit was discovered
Wednesday that the scalpers were selling
through passenger tickets to New York for
ZIG, or 81 less than the rate agreed upon not
long ago between the general passen-
ger agents. The general ticket offices
then reduced their rates TO the same
figure, and it is generally thought here
that this will furnish IA starting point
for IA rate war which will not be confined to
St Louis, for the present rate of SIC will
force Chicago down to Sll or less, and Kan
sas City to a point 81 below its present rate,
No one pretends to predict when or where
the end will be, but all agree that even II
lower rate than SIG will prevail until new
agreement can be made
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
INTERPRETATIONS AND OVERVALUA.
TTuNS

The comprehensive letter of Secretary
Manning on the appraiscments and reap
praiscmcns of merchandise reatfrms the
long accepted Interpretation of the law
that the secretary of the treasury has no
power to interfere with the appraisal of
imports except in cases of fraud, illegali>
ty or other irreguarty. In all other
cases the conclusion of the general ap~
praiscr and merchant appraiser is prac-
tically final. That this machinery of the
law will sometimes work injustice is
shown in the well known Lehman case
Under the macbincry's practical workings
the examiner Of appraising officer who
advances the values of an importers
goods himself selects the Judge or mer-
chant who is to decide whether his own
official action was right or wrong. This
expert will of course furnish lot of the
names of such merchants only whose ine
tercsts will cause them to agree with him
in opinion. In the case of MIR. Lehman,
Mr. J. NJ Young, rival importer of Bo-
hemian glass WAS selected TO sit in julg-
mcnt Mr.. Young put up his rivals
goods 100 Per cent. and Immediately
entered and had passed the same id,n>
teal goods for himself at the lower val
uation. The appraising officer ahsurdly
prcteHdS that this was all regular and
right Such instances of manifest in iusS
ticc are liable To occur every day in the
year. BY reason of differences in vaiua-
tons not only are different rates of duty
pad on the same identical merchandise
at different ports, but constantly varying
rates are paid at the same ports.
There are two and but two adequate
remedies for these constantly complained
of evils. One remedy is the substitution
of specific for ad valorem. Uniform val>
nations are utterly impracticable under the
value system, Under valuations and over
valuations are inseparabe from the sys-
TEN. The other remedy is the establish
ment of customs court or tribunal of
commerce to pass judicially upon all dis
putes between importers and the governs
ment. Questions of valuation, classitica>
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
L. u. SWEENEY. c, l., wALkEl
SWEEN Ely & WALKER.
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GUIDO BECK.
EsISiNESS DIRECTORY.

A RClllTECT.- Second Avenue. over Pc
y National Bank. hnck Island, Illinois,
NOV .,l-Gly
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION.
Military Tactic, That Made the Advance
the Rear Guard.

tne rear
Polo BLANCo, State of Nuevo Leon Mex
leo, Dec. l1-At | o'clock, Tuesday morn
ing the advance guard OF the governors
forces We're attacked 10y the rcyolutionists
under Rodriguez While the advance guard
was engaged with the rebels the main body
changed its line OF march, and at
a rapid pace proceeded in Il direction
at right angles to its former route. When
this lnaneuver was completed, the advance
guard fell back and became the rear guard.
During these movements an old soldier who
acted as orderly to the governor, in the mo-
ment of excitement forgetting the assumed
rank of private, disclosed his true position
as military adviser When the firing com
menced, he instantly shouted 'llaltl right
wheel, march, and then subsidized into his
humble position of orderly, The execution
of this strategic movement placed the gov
eminent forces in the rear of the enemy and
opened the direct route to Montery, which
was the sole object of the manepver.
Antio Cananes, late chief of police in
Monterey, owing to his position as acting
adjutant general t, Don Maurice was gen
orally believed to have conducted the mas
terly retreat from Garcia 10 Nilaldama. On
investigation it is learned that to the old
orderly belongs the whole credit He is a
retired cC,onel of the Mexican army who
from personal friendship for Don Maurice,
Is serving under an assumed name. Should
the federal government discover his present
position, his name would probably he struck
from the retired list.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
UNITED STATES TREASURER JORDAN

UNITED STATES TREASURER JoKDAN's
report is clear, concise and comprthen-
siye, Leaving to Secretary Manning the
discussion Of bread fiscal problems, Mr..
jordan confines himself mainly to sums
muriIing the condition of the nations
finances an throwing light upon ques>
tious Of circulation. The net revenue Of
the last fiscal year was $323, 800, FOG, an
average of more than million dollars
for every working day, while the eNpen>
1i,urc VS. $500, 22G, $50 Deducting La
tiitigs from available assets, the books
show a balance of Sl9i 326, AS in favor
ul the treasury. The dligent efforts
matlo to circulate the standard silver dol>
lar Huve resulted in fiat failure. 1t is too
expensive aud cumhrous a currency for
daily use, and IT. continued coinage is
stradil, absorbing the other funds of the
tr,a>uly. Nj Jordan makes several rec>
concentrations which will undoubtedly
command M serjou, attention Of con
uTFS~
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
The President VIII Investigate,

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec, 11.-Senator
Cullom and Congressman Plumb of Illinois,
called on the president Wednesday in CON-
pliance with the invitation to Republicans
to express their views As to presidential APP
pointments. The told the president that
they could not vote to confirm the nomna-
ton for the Streator Illinois, postotiice, and
told him of certain charges against the nom
inee The president listened attentively,
thanked the gentlemen earnestly for coming,
and said he would thoroughly investigate
the case and if they had been correctly in
formed as to the person referred to- his
name would not be sent to the senate for
confirmation
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
THE MORMON VIEW OF 1T.
bitter Complaint of salt Lake saint
Contradictory Statements.

Contradictory statements.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, Dec. 11.-Bishop H. f..
Faust, of Salt Lake City, the leading light
in the Mormon church and chairman OF
the Utah delegation of cattlemen who
attended the recent convention i'll this
city, was asked what his views
were on the recent trouble at Salt
ton of troops at Fort Douglas and Salt
Lake City is an outrage We have been toe
meek, and have been tlampled under foot by
the United States authorities Many
influential Mormons have been ruined
and driven from Utah on periured
testimony introduced in the United
state court. You must understand that
many OF the Morinuns are not poygainsts,
Now, there is Mayor Sharp, of Salt Lake
Although lie is a Mormon, he is not Il pulyg
anist. Fhe United States maIsllal5 are re
sponsible for all the trouble. They hound
Mnrmons arrest them trivial charg :,
and either kill them or send them
to the penitentiarN. know of many cases
in Utah where Mormons have been
shot down in their tracks by United Sta tes
malshals without any cause. These cold
hluoieI crimes have aroused the Mormons
and they are disposed to strike back when
attacked. They ought to have asserted
themselves long ago, and think the gov
eminent ought to appoint committee tn
investigate matters out there"
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 1.-THE
city council Mormon has investigated
the matter of the alleged secret movement
against Federal officers and Gcntiles gener-
ally, and reports that after securing
the testimony OF many witnesses it
is satisfied there is no foundation
for the alarming reports sent abroad.
In reply to this report The Salt Lake
Tribune says an effort has been made by the
ooanril t. niaieal the public; that there was
danger of serious trouble; that the Mormoh
pres, had been inilainiIg its tauatical fol
lowers, and that tnited States troops should
constantly he stationed at salt Lake City u
insure tranquility while the Edmunds law
i. LHit ant, t.l
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
Merchants, Re d This

To those subject to the vcXations OF
business life, dyspepsia and feeling OF
debility, fretfuncss and dependency, we
say, take Simmons Liver Regulator This
remedy il uncquallod ia the cure of piles,
constipation, bad breath. sick headache
and bilious complaints. The regulator is
free from any injurious mineral substance:
not disagrceable; can be taken at any
time without interfering with business OF
pleasure. 1t is gentle, safe, and good
digeStOr
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

Time tried and true is DR.. Bigelow's
cure, which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies, without
the defects of any of them. 1t cutes
promptly and permanently coughs, colds,
Group, whopping cough, influenza. broni>
chitls, hoarseness, incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs Safe and pleasant for child,
rcn, Price, 80 cents and 81, of drug
gists
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

If when you call for Hop Bitters (See green Gus
Ter 81 Hops On tie whte tdbiel The drnggist hands
out any stun called G. D. Warmers German Hon
Bitters or with other Flop" name, refuse il and
shnu that druggist as you would viper, and if he
has taken your money for the stun udict him for
the fraud and him for the damages for the
swindle aud we will reward You literally for the
conviction
See {. 5. Court injunct on against c. d. Wal
ncr, Reading, Michigan, and AL his saltsm, II.
agents, druggists and other imitaturs.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
Looks Like 1t Might Work.

WAsHINGToN CITY, Dec l1.-Mr. Ed
munds will introduce a bill proposing that
the act of the legislature of the state of
Deseret, under which the Mormon church
was Incorporated, shall he annulled, and
that the temporal affairs of the church shall
he managed 10y trustees appointed by the
president, and who shall wind up the insti-
tuition. Its property is To lie contisCated to
the United States and sold for the benefit of
public schools, except the portion actually
used for religious purposes 1t is supposed
that this bill, ii passed, will do more to
suppress Mormoni an than any other means
that could be adopted.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

Mrs. Mary \. Daley, of Tuukhannook
Pa, was afflicted for six wears with Asth
ma and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief. Her
life was dcspaired of, until in last October
she procured bottle of DIR. 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 Hart.
y Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large Bottles
Fl 90.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
Decision Against Il MouOpOly.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 1.-THE supreme
court has decided the case of Scoficld, Schur-
ner Il league against the Lake Shore 4,
Michigan Southern railway in favor of the
plaintiffs. They are independent oilrein-
ers of Cleveland, and sought to eujoin the
railroad company from granting the Stand
ard oil company lower rates for carrying oil
from Cleveland west than it granted to
them. The overcharge amounted to sew
eral thousand dollars, and they claimed
that lower rates were given the STANDARD
Oil company by giving them rebate on
the regular tariff.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

The remedy so favorably noticed in Il
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
RELIEF FOR THE SPECULATORS.


New YORK, Dec. 1O.--The death of Nh
Vanderbilt continues the main topic of con
Versation in financial and commercial cir
cl-s. On the exchange, there was a decided
fe, ling of relief over the fact that the mar
ii,tS had passed through the shock
without any disastrous results. A
committee of the members of the
chamber of Commerce, of which
Mr. Vanderbilt was IA member, has been APP
pointed by President Braun to prepare II
preamble and suitable resolutions of con
dolence, to I've presented for adoption at the
next monthly meeting. The directors of
the Western Union are also preparing for
similar action Mr.. Nanderbilt's last visit
to Wall street was about ten days ago
Simplicity will be thu chief fca-
ture of the ceremonies at St Bar
tholpmew's church on Madison avenue and
Fortieth street The coroner has determined
that an autopsy will not he necessary to
establish the cause of Mr. Vanderbilt
death, and none will be held The under
taker was early at Mr.. Nandcrbilts house
Thursday morning, TO see that everything
was in order. He had been to New Dorp.
Staten Island, and made preparations for
the final interment.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
Ii. C. CONNETI,Y.

A TrORNEY AT I.AW-Office with j. II.
ii worthy lT25 SScondayanuC angel riw
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

The habitual use ofpills is "a sure means
of ultimately undermining health and lay
ing the foundation for some of the most
distressing cases of chronic maladies. Use
DR., Jones Red Glover Tonic, purely
blood tonic 1t cures all diseases of the
stomach, liver, blood and kidneys. Can he
taken by the most delicate 80 cents, Of
DRUGGISTS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

A TrokNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
II Rock Island. Ills Office in Post Ofic,, Build
g, over Michel X Lynde's Bank, Rooms No
and TO- nov.at aw1y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

1t Is dangerous to tamper with irritat-
ing liquors and exciting snulfs. Use Elys
Cream Balm, which is safe and pleasant
and is easily applied W iii the finger. 1t
cures the worst cases of Catarrh Cold in
the head and Hay Fever, giving relief
from the first application. All druggists
have it, Price 30 cents. BY mail so
cents. Ely Bros. Owego,tN, Y,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
The Presidents Silver Views Endorsed

New YORK, Dec. ia special meeting
called by the members of the chamber of
commerce to take action upon the suggestion
contained i'll the presidents message in rela-
ton to the repeal of the law in reference to
the coinage of the silver dollar,
was held at the rooms of the cham,
Der Thursday in the Mutual Life Insurance
building. The chairman of the committee
on finance and currency Mr.. George S, Coo,
stated that the committee, after careful de
liberation, had unanimously agreed to sup
port the pesident of the United States and
the secretary of the treasury in their state
ments relative to the suspension of
the peculiar coin, the present silver
dollar The committee believe that the
suggestions contained in the message of
the president fully exhausted the subject
and consequently he proposed that a resou-
ton to that effect would do away with al
sectional feeling and that it be adopted az
the voice and action of this body, that the
chamber of commerce body adopted the
views of the president and that congress be
memoralized to have the compulsory act of
February, 1873, repealed.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
Revision OF the Iause Rules.

WAsHINGToY CITY, Dec ll.-Many Dem.
ocratic members OF the house prefer that the
committee on rules shall consider the cues
ton of revision of the house rules before "A
caucus is held 1t has been decided to hold
.he first meeting Of the committee on rules
III Friday morning. The revision
scheme will iouitie>s t'e TIL subject uf Ion;
consideration, and is predicted that little on
no other business will be transacted by the
house prior to the holidays
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
Work for Executive Session.

WASHINGTON CITY. Dec. 1.-THE presi-
dent sent to the senate THURSDAY a large
batch OF nominations United States min
isters Lothrop, to Russia; Curry to Spain;
DENLY 10 China; Stallo to Italy, and Jacob
to the United States. of Colombia, beaded
the list, which comprises in all several hun
dred names OF appointments made during
the recess
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 1.-THE presi-
dent has recognized Lamar G. Quintero as
consul of Costa Rica at New Orleans, La. !;
Horatio n. Cook, consul of Greece at San
Francisco, Cal ; Frank S. Collins CONSUL of
Greece at Baltimore, Md, and Charles
Ducloux, consular agent of the Swiss con-
federation at Knoxville, Tenn
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

WASHINGTON CITY. Dec, ll.-Requiem
mass was celebrated at ST. Matthew's chure h
here, Thursday morning. for the repose OF
the soul of the late Alfonso of Spain. The
services began at II a. III, and lasted until
noon. The church was crowded. The neui-
bors Of the diplomatic corps were all present
~ full uniform. Presi lent Cleveland, Sec
rotary Bayaid, and several other cabinet
officers and a great number of public officials
wore in at cnlnnrn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

THE Chase estate in England is reputed
to be worth $500. 900, 600 and there are
about 800 persons in this country who
claim to be heirs to it. England will have
to mortgage some of her furniture II she
pays all these demands in cash.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

The best on earth can truly be said O
Grigg's Glycerne Salve, which is "A sure
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
VIII positively cure piles, letter and al
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only % cents. Sold by druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
Mexican ReyolutionistS Force II Loan

GALVESTON, Dec. ia dispatch from
Laredo says: Information has reached here
that the revolutionist Roderrqucl at The
head Of about 700 men, entered Nillaldania
Neuvo Leon, Wednesday and levied IA forceu
lean of 500 and II quantity of corn. Viii.
a'dama is IA city of nearly 5000 inhabitants
GA the Mexican National railway, sixty
niles this side of Monterey.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11

Care of the throat is very important
consideration in the preservation of our
general health. For years Erwin Phil
lips, OF Salem, Mass, suffered from I'll
ceratcd sore throat that hatfled the hes,
medical skill He was unable to tax.
nourishment without considerable sui
fering, and even to swallow glass of
water caused him pain. He purchased
three bottles OF MiShlers Herb Btters.
and before it was all used he was entirely
curet
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
100000 People.

100000 people in the L. s., are
troubled with cough or throat affection
We offer 81 900 reward for IL case Uhe
last stages of the disease excepted which
and not be relieved by proper use of DR.
Y. Stones Bronchial Waters. Sample
free Address, STONE MEDICINE Coz,
Quincy H.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-11
Clergymen Discussing Labor,

CINCINNATI Dec. 1.-THE Inter-Denomi-
national congress met, Thursday, and
the Rev. DIR. G. l.. Goodell was
chosen moderator. The Rev G. Tay-
lor, of Hartford, Coun., I'D the de
votional exercises The Rev. DIS Washing
ton GLADDEN., of Columbus, Ohio, and Brad
ford, of Mont Clair, n. j., presented papers
on church neglect AS caused by the strife be.
tween labor and capitaP