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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
THE CHOLERA AT ST. LOUIS.


ivy" Cases Which Are Pronounced Native
Cholera" and "Choleraie Diarrhma."
ST. Louis, San. %. The facts in the case
CT the alleged cholera cases here seem to be
that Wolf Plcsnor, peddler by occupation
living at 6SS Washi gton street, was taken
sick last Sunday morning with symptoms
resembling cholera. He was removed to the
city hospital during the afternoon where he
died, DIR. Dean. the hospital physician, as
signing native cholera as the cause OF the
death. As simple precautionary
measure the man personal effects
were destroyed AMI the room he
had occuli't fumigatoi. Pieknor came
mere From > v Orleans about ten days ago,
ami 1t i SUI Pc Ell h went to thet city from
New f3rs. s.. ere II is said, he has II fam
~, bat how l0ng he las been in this country
IS n sIl.wn. The other ce>e was a col
ore mem, Geor- e w. Evans, who died
II vat BIZ attending physicians pro
nouHc-I th"iAraic diai1hcea. He wa
ih'e'4lan in tie engiBe-ronn Of the Shickle,
Harrison X c.. uon work. and had heoa
six several days. Tuers vas nothing in his
Gaze TO attract attention. but the authorities
seem disposed 10 a certain who Picknor was
and waere he came from Special CORE
sPoa'lent, however, telsgraphed their papers
That prominent physicians declared sOEh
eases - be true Asiatic cholera.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

A PORTRAIT of Rutherford B. HAYES,
Esq, has been received at tue wife house
to be put up in line with the portraits Of
legally elected presidents, good, band and
in different, but none fraudulent, from
Washington down. This portrait of Mr.
Hayes will doubtless show a temporary
hanging, but that of Mr. Tilden should
be placed IN its stead, or at least, the
portrait of Mr.. Hayes should be removed
forever, leaving hiatus on the wall. II
it must remain, let it be stamped on the
forehead with the word fraud"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

GOVERNOR CLEVELAND SAYS that be is
agreeably disappointed in the annoyance
he has experienced rom the Office seek
eFs. He has been troubled but very little
with them thus far. His experience is In
striking contrast to that Of Garfield and
other republican presidents. This is as it
should be. Democrats should set the re-
publicans an example..in modestY. as vel
as in other good qualities. Nevertheless,
we apprehend that Mr. Cleveland vii
find but little difficulty in filling all the
offices that may become vacant within tn,
next four years
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
Accepted Oliver Bros. Proposition.

PITTsBURG, Jan 43-At the meeting
of the creditors of Oliver Bros. &
Phillips and the Oliver 6, Roberts
Wire company, limited, Thursday,
the committe, reported in favor
Of accepting the proposition OF the firms With
some slight mobilization Separate notes
will lie given for the interest, payable semi
annually, and the mortgage creditors viii not
be asked to sign an extension, tn. VIII
carry the leans. james D,nneu declined to
serve as one of the trustees and DANES NJ
Bailey, iron merchant, was selected in his
place This settles the extension and papers
will be signed as soon as prepared.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

Ar Forth Worth, Tex, J. S. Eubanks,
stockman, had the proprietors and two
wine room women of theatre arrested
on the charge of robbing him of $500 It
was shown in the trial that he had become
enamored of one of the women, that he
had showered silver dollars on the stage
and spent the balance in wine, A promo
inent district attorney from Western Tex
as was in the place at the same time and
squandered 800, making the reyelry
superb, five persons opening over 400
bottles of champaign. The wine was
emptied on the floor of the room pcrco~
lated through the flooring aud ran down
on the guests in the restaurant beneath il.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
A SAILOR describes his bride in the fol,

A SAILOR describes his bride in the fol-
lowing manner; My wife is just as hand,
some a craft as ever left a milIiners dry
dock is clipper built, and with forehead
not often seen on SO small q craft; her
length of keel is five feet six inches dis
Placement, twentyseven cubic feet Of light
draught, which adds to her speed in the
ball room; full in waist, spare, trim. At
the time we spliced she was newly rugged
fore and aft, with standing Of lace and
flowers; main>sail part silk; fore stay sail
Valcnciennes, and STUN sails trimmed
with orange blossoms. Her frame was
of the best steel, covered with silk, with
whalebone stanchiOns. The rigging is
intended for fair weather cruising. She
has also o set of storm sails for rough
weather. have been told that in rpH-
ming down street before the wind she an,
swers the helm beautifully and can turn
around in her own length If handsome
craft passes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan % - In the
Woman Suffrage convention one of the
resolutions offered and discussed denounced
religious dognas teaching that woman was
an afterthought in creation, her sex mis-
fortune, marriage a condition of subordina-
ton, and maternity curse, as contrary to
the law of God and the precopts of Christ,
and inviting the cooperation Of religious
teachers in securing recognition Of the car
dinal point in our creed that in true religion
there is neither male nor female, neither
bond nor free, but all are one The dis
cuss'on Of this resolution was long ard
snirited
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

VIZ are surprised that the State Regis
ter, published at Springfield, should have
upheld Mr.. .Haines in his usurpaJion Of
the speakers chair. Tie Regis'y s'sup-
posed,to be the democratic light of San.
CANON county, but in supporting Haines
IN his false position for fear OF losing the
house organization it showed lamenta-
bly, weak backbone. We are glad thai
the democratic representatives did no
follow its advice, but acted in good faitl
with their party nominee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
upvRP. GIVE UP.

If YOU are suffering with low and deI
,reased sririts, loss Of appetite, general
St;tItion headache, or any disease OF
bilious nature, by all means procure
hottie Of Electric Bitters. You viii be
surprised to see the rapid lmpr0y ysn;Tn5
that will follow; you will be inspired
With new life; strength and activity VII,
return; pain and misery will cease, anu
hspceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric BItters. Sold at fifty cents a
hottie bv Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

Hon. JAMES H. PADDELFoeD has
proven himself worthy Of the confidence
placed in him by the democrats of the
Twcntyfirst district. During all Of the
heated controversy at Springfield, when
Haines occupied the speakers chair, Mr..
Paddelford remained firm al his post OF
duty, and demanded that MIR. Croakritc
should b at least accorded the privilege
of a vote, having been the regular nomi
nee Of tn; democratic caucus
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
A Remarkablo Cure Of scrofala.

William S. Baker, Of Lewis, Feso
county Ind, writes as follows; my son
was taken with ScrofuIa in the hip when
only two years old. We tried several e
PHYSICIANS but the boy got no relief from
their treatment. Noticing your ScoViii 5 !,
Sarsaparilla and Stillineia or Blood ana
Liver Syrup, recommended SO highly, l
bought some OF it Of you in The year 1867
and continued taking it till the sores I'M.
ally healed up lie is now 81 years OF
age, and, being satisfied that your medl,
cine did him so much good when ne used
it, we want to try again in another case,
and write 10 you to get some more.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

BETWEEN infancy and the ballot box a
man tumbles into many pitfalls of error;
but about the biggest mistake he ever
makes with his eyes open, says an ex-
change, is when he goes carefully along,
with the lantern of reason in one hand
thu staff of prudence - the OTHER, seek
ing happiness in the pathway of matri-
mony, and then, like al old fool tells
his wife what 4 STAYING good cook his
mother is.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
| will send recipe that viii cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in South
America Send self addressed envelope
to the Rev JOSEPH T. INaAN, Station d,
New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

Diphtheria is terrible disease, rcquir-
ing the greatest medical skill TO effect a
complete cure. Even when its power is
broken, it clings to the patient with great
persistency, and often leaves the system
poisoned and Frustrated. just here
Hoods Sarsaparilla does a vast amount
of good, expelling impurities from the
blood, giving it richness and vitality,
while it renovates and strengthens the
system.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

BERLIN, Jan - The illness of the EN-
peror William during the past few days has
been the causs OF much serious alarm. In
order to reassure the people, and disprove
the highly colored reports concerning his in
disposition, which havo been circulated, his
majesty on Thursday appeared several times
at the windows of his palace, and bowed his
cknowleL mentS to the cheers which greeted
him. lie has no t e timely recovered from
the severe cold from which he was suffering,
but will probably be obliged by his physi-
ciaus to remain in doors for several days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
A Chicago ODiniou,

CHICAGO, Jan %. Dr. De Wolf, health
"ftiaar Of this city, was asked what DE
thought IF the report Of cholera in st. Louis:
There is no cholera in st Louis was the
reply. Not only do later reports
explode that runor, but it is a
physical inpos5ibiity that cholera
could break out i'll St Louis. A tenn
p-r4tlre Of from % to 50 degrees above zero
has Pot ont every focus OF cholera infection
III Fnrope, Wednesday night the temper
amra in St. Louis registered degrees below
zero, By signal service report Thursday
morning, It is, therefore, not possible that
there is any cholera in st Louis All germs
Of the disease would be killed by such cold :"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

PHILADELrHA, Jan ga very quiet
and informal wedding took place Thursday
morning at 1880 o'clock in parlor c of the
Continental hotel {. W. McCuen, editor
and proprietor of The Buffalo Courier was
made the happy husband Of Miss Libbie
Wells, the daughter of the Hon. Chandler j.
Wells, formerly mayor of Buffalo, n. Y A
small and select company Of ten witnessed
the cerelna1irS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
Chicago TribUne.I

Apropos Of Sarah Bernhard, The Laudon
World recounts what the great Russian nov
slist Ivan Tourguenef thought about her.
In his correspondence, which has just been
published at st. Petersburg, in a letter writ
ten from Paris in 1881, he says: Whenever
think of Sarah Bernhardt l am reminded
nvoIuntarily of the toad. Why did God
give to both these creatures an adorable and
poetical voice" In another letter he calls
ger an ugly mouther and posturer," "a cold
grimacer-pourried de chic-whom nature has
provided with an adorable voice, while re-
Eusing her al other gifts by some ineompre-
lensibe caprice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
A Nineteenth Century Item.

ROME, Jan % The members of the
Presbyterian church in this city held deli
citCry service Wednesday in the portion Of
the new Scotch church already completed
AMI which will be used for public worship
u It'll the entire building shall have been fin
ished The hall was crowded with Protest
ant clergymen Of English, Scotch, ana
American nationality
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
White Ghost wants to Tell His Wrongs

NHlto Na'iosI WINS 70 AtIE Fals WRONGS
BoSToN, Jan. % TIE government has
granted permi sion to White Ghost, noted
Sioux chieftain, to visit Boston. He will
come in charge of interpreters, one Of which
will be Maj. Gasmau, one of the govern
ments agents This sanction is given at the
request of the Lakes Indian Aid society, tc
give White Ghost an opportunity to explain
his wrongs t. New Englanders.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

LONDON, Jan % Minister Lowell, in an
address before the Society of Art Wednesday
night, warned his audience that the moment
America forsakes the protective policy,
England will find her the most active aud
formidable competitor in the worlds markets
that she has ever met
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE
EAST AND SOUTH

Trains leave Rock Island
Acc a. N. Way Freight.
S45 - Fast Express
lao p m. Mail and Express
$50 - Through Freight and Accommodation.
Trains arrive at Rock Island
go a. m. Through Freight and Accommodation
l2.l5 p. m. Mail aud Express
SO e. Fast Express
4u1 g Way Freight.
The FAST EXPRESS, leaving Rock Island at s 81
!. n. arrives at Peoria 1920 p. m. at Springfield
i.25 ?. M, at Decatur 400p. ~, Jacksonville 10
?. m, A lion 40 7. m, 81 Louis elj D. m, and
Icrrc haute ll.55p p. m, THE SAME DAY Making
this the BEST and QUICKEST route to all points
southeast.
The 30 p m. train makes close connection 81
5alya with G, f. Il Q. for points west; arriving n
5aitsturE ai Az =. IN, at Burlington $40 D. m al
hcokHk lu.%5 2. H., ard al Quincy l0.tj p. n.
Arriving NJ Peoria n $40 ~ H., making close
connections with the l. B. II W. ana z. T. W
Ter Indianapolis, connecting there with al fa~r
trains for thr east and south.
80 FASE TIME SURE CONNECTIONS, and
-ates as low ~ hy any other route.
K, IS, CABLE. "A. n. MORTON.
GENT Sup;. Gen'l Tiki, Agt.
The 20 p. IN. Accommodation leaves every ds'
eVcrBt sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

RoYsToN, Ga, Jan 23-James Shirley
packed his corn tightly in crib and left it
uncovered Rain Wednesday caused tia
corn to swell 1t burst the crib open VIC
lentIy, and an ear of corn struck negro on
the temple, killing him instantly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

NEW YORK, Jan. q. John Bakefeld, a
grocer's clerk, has been missing since New
Years eve lie had told his roommate that
while on a spree the night previous he had
been beaten and robbed, aud he was going
to return to the saloon where he was as
sauIted and get satisfaction. lie s:artei out
and has not been seen sllca.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
The DAILY ARGUS.
ROCK ISLAND DAILY ARGUS.
ROCK ISLAND WEEKLY ARGUs.

ACCORDING to the Encyclopedia Brit
annica mercury freezes at 37.9o Fahren>
heit. 1t would be well for the weather
prophets and big story tellers to bear this
in mind when they talk about the cold
weather
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

Oscar Wilde talks of coming back, and
says he won't mind the ocean trip, so
long as he can get plenty of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup to kill off colds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
The Wisconsin Senatorship.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. % In the Republi-
can senatorial causus Wednesday night Col
John Spooner, of Hudson, was nominated on
the first ballot, the vote standing 81 for
Spooner and - for Cen Fairchild
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
What Was Her Grew Worth ?

NEW YORK, Jan. % The British ship
Grassendale with petroleum for Shan hai
which left this port last May, i, beli-ve by
her agents to have been 10 t in the \ VEN
ber typhoon in the China sea. Sac was
worth $40, 900, and he cargo WAS valued al
en- nln
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

New YORK Jan. Is. The jury in the case
Of Mrs Elizabeth Patton against Coils P.
Huntington, alter celebrating all night,
We're brought into court Thursday morning
They reported t, at they could not agree.
They Were DISCHARGE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

CAIRO, Jan. "a report from Korti
Thursday morning states that Gen Stew
arts command has reached and CAPTURED
Metemneh
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
Broa,lhead ON CleveIapd's Cabinet.

ST. Louis, Jan. 23.--lIon, James O. Broad
head being asked his views on the cabinet
question (he has just returned home from
Albany said; a don't think that President
Cleveland has made up his mind yet on any
of his appointments-that is, on any of the
important ones, such as the cabinet positions,
the ministers to England, France, and SO on
Everything is il doubt, and all reports
70 the contrary are but speculation. Glove
lands nearest friends say that no definite in
formation will be given to the public on
such matters for some Tina yet
A dispatch from New YORK says ex-Mayor
Edward Cooper is looming up for a cabinet
position, owing TO his Endorsement by the
Democrats of the New York legislature for
United States senator
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

Tongalne has had most excellent eff
feet in my case OF chronic rheumatism. Il
is without doubt an efficient combination
s. c. Edgeworth, NJ. D., Fort Valley,
Houston Co., Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

PITTsBURG, Jan 23-The Western Nail
association has advanced the card rate of
nails to So Is per keg with the usual dis
counts This is an advance Of about 5 per
l
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
The IlIinois Central surplus.

NEW YORK, Jan % The annual report
Of the Illinois Central railroad company
shows surplus of S5l9, GIG after deducting
;he usual s per cent annual cash dividend
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

= For notices Interference TO Special ExGaE
sioHs, changes of time, andother items of interest
III connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee 81 St.
raul Railway please refer to tile loCsl columns Of
tllis rannr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
An AncIo-JtaIiau Garrison.

ROME, Jan 23-It is reported here that al
Anglo-Italian Garrison in Egypt has been
agreed upon and that Italy is preparing to
forward - 900 men for this purpose
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

Alien Ownership OF United States Lands.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan, 2i.-The Louise
public lands committee in reporting bill
to prohibit ownership Of land by aliens says
that English nobiemea alone own q, OO9O)J
acres in this country. They consider such
ownership, pccially in large lots, and after
for the purpose Of settliag dependents Of the
owners upon the lands injurious to the pub
lie interest and liable 10 create sort Of feu.
daliSm in Ameriaa. 1t is also stated that
foreigners own railway lands that represent
100, 900, 000 more acre, OF American terri
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
1yonnan s,,e.i rnr Slnn,ier.

OTTAWA. Ont, Jan 2$.-Joseph Fisher, a
rising young lawyer, instituted Wednesday
morning an action tor SANDER against Mrs.
G. B. Pattee, the wife of rich lumberman.
The damages are placed ut $4,000. 1t is
said Mrs Pattee dislikel Fisher and tried to
persuade his aiiianced to cast him of by tell
ing her stories TO his dscredit The young
lady repeated the store to her lover, AMI on
his denial OF their truth, she declined to de
sert him. airs. Pdttea viii be remembered
as the mother of the woman who lately
eloped to Boston with Hon John B. Car
lings, son o. the postmaster general OF tn
Dominion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
Here's Weather for You F,

MOUNT WASHINGTON, Jan. % The Their.
.4iometer Thursday was 50 degrees below
ssro, and the wind was blowing at the rats
Vi Ito miles an hour.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
Death of Justice Matthews. WIFE,

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 23-The United
States supreme court adjourned over Thurs
day, as a mark of respect to Justice Mat
thews, whose wife died Thursday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

postmaster scheme has worked well with
the republicans as the numerous well fed
country editors of that faith attest. Let
the democrats try it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

Boston, Jan 2}.---John l. Sullivan wa
thrown from his carriage Wednesday AMI
quite seriously injured about the head.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

For chills, fever, ague. and weakness,
Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic. Colden'si
take no other. OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23
CRIME CT A BOGUS CONTRACTOR.


ANFhtN-I"tF 3lth 0NNI'oaeu Z" EtI!s6 LOST
Their Lives in the Wilderness.
OTTAWA, Ont, jan 23-It is feare that
& number Of w0rkin-m ii sent from Toronto
last November to wprh III tie Northern rail-
way near Calendar ~ a bogus contractors
agent, have peris 39l in the wilderness.
Thirty men we're sem ou5 On arriving at
Stony creek, they were deserted, aad found
no conveyance to take them further They
started on foot for Callen lar, but only six ar
rived. The Others ara supposed to have per-
ished on the way, and the boiy Of one has
been found
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

EssTeSS y 9s-A. remedy based upon
FEVER @ 55ss ss'5 sad s of '4 BE
denNndad ,,yo, Give IT a trial
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

Preston county, West Virginia, boasts
of five legged two tailed horse.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

The castle of Simpnetta, near Milan,
repeats an echo sixty times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

DUBLIN, Jan. 22.-Mr Parnell is i'll al
Cork He has postponed his immediate OH
Cngements
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

An Umbrella Loan association is beng
organized in Philadelphia, which lhe
managers assert will prove financial
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

In China man who steals a dog is he
headed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
cures coughs, bronchitis, and consump-
ton.
Pixies ToOthache Drops cure in one
minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-23

AT the opening of each year the articles
used in evidence in the Paris courts are
sold at public auction.