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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

iiaNarl on Gen. Grant.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. &c The follow
ing is the reply of Secretary Bayard to the
letter of the Chinese minister in2lo;ing a
che K Of $500 as a contribution to the pro
POSED monument in New York to the
memo~y Of Gen. G1 ant:
"DErA ARTMEET OF STATE, WASHINGTON
Dec 22-DEAR Mr.. MINISTER: 1t gives
me great pleasure to acknowledge your
exCollancy's note of the 2lst inst, accom-
panied by che k OF $500 in aid of the com
pletion of tie monument proposed to be
erected in New York to the memory OF
Gen. and President U. S. Grant Let mo
for myself AMI for all my countrymon--and
not in merely formal way but with much
feeling-expressH my own and their gratitca
ton in this evidence Of widespread human
sympathy for the American people in aiding
them to Icrpetuate the memory of one
who was their chieftan in military
and i'll civil government l beg you
to convey 10 the illustrious viceroy,
Ii, an expression of my high appre-
citation Of lis gilt Of $500, and accept my
equal thanks for Your own contribution of
$500 The total sum shall be transmitted to
the clstodians Of the monument fund in
New York with copy of your letter, and
with renewed acknowledgement of your
proof of sympathy and friendship to the
people of tho United States and one of their
most heroic representatives, | am, my dear
Mr.. Minister, very sincerely yours,
ct RAyARD'' -
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

CINCINNATI, De-. 2".-One of the most
stubborn fires with which the dspartm mt in
this city has had to contend with for 3one
time, occurred at T O'Clock Thursday night
at II Public LGniing just after the alarm
had been sent in, and before the engines ar
rived, there was an explosion, and dense
sheets of flame burst from the lower win
doys of the building, which is oc upicd
by the Western Paint and Roofing
company The establishment is five stories
nigh, and the floors were all loaded
with oils, grease and other combustibla ma
tcrial. Half an hour after the fire was dis
covered, the floors had all fallen in and the
tuiding was complete wreck The West
ern Paint & Roofing company's loss Is be
1weln $40 600 and so 900 Insurance S23,
0JJ The building was owned by George
*. ShOlenbeTger and. was valued at S30OJJ
and is only partially insured. The origin of
ih9 fire is a mystery.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
SHOULD HAVE sTAfEE 5OeER.
Commodore Kittson's Son Gets TIimseI
INTO Trouble.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2G.-Details OF q sen.
sational nature were related Thursday in
the Supreme court before Judge Donohue,
ii the matter of the claim of q woman
known as Mary King, and also US Minnie
Clark, for aiimony and divorce from H. L.
kittson, a young son of the wealthy stock
raiser, Commodore kittson. The woman,
who is said to be the proprietress Of dis
reputable house at 572 Sixth avenue, pre-
scnted ailiidavits that young kitt'on mar.
rid h,r on April g. but abandoned
her soon aiterward She asserts that
young kittson is wealthy and able
10 support her, or pay alimouy
YouI.5 Kittson, i'll his affidavits in reply
to her charges, swears that he was undcr
age in July; that he has no property, but is
supported by his father, with whom h, lives
at the Windsor hotel; that he knows nothing
of the alleged marriage, except that he went
to the woman's house Oh April "a, became
intoxicated, lost consciousness and was
afteiward told by her that he had married
her whilt in the house, clergyman having
been called in for that purtose; that ne re
pudiatoI the Wonlan's claim, and was not in
his right senses or capable of contracting a
marriage at the time referred to
Mary A, kttson, the defendants mother
testified that the woman King, oi Clark,
called twice at her room; in tho Windsor
hotel while intoxicated AMI claimed that
young kittson was her husband, and that
she would make him live with her. Upon
being ordered out the woman threatened to
kill both Mrs. Kit 'on and her SOIL
Commodore Kittson testified that his son
ha: no property, except what he choop5 to
give him from time to time and is dependent
upon him for support Judge Donohue re
served his decision.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
Hitten by q Mad Dog.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec 2G-Iwo chill
dren and young man who ran to their
res ue were bitten by mad dog in the
little village Of Wauwatosa, eight miles west
of this city, Thursday, and intense ex-
ritement prevailed there for a
time School children We're SO thor
,ugly frightened by the occur
;ence that they could not be induced to
leave the school building until their parents
were summoned to accompany them to their
homes The rabid animal as well as several
dogs which were bitten by it were shot. Tho
mad dog is one of several that were lit N
by large Newfoundland dog in this city
about three week, ago.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Dec, 25--Paul Selby
and wife, who own or control 512. shares
out of l20 shares of stock of The
Illinois Journal company, and who
claim that they have not been al
lowed to participate in the management
of the concern by the owners of the ma jor-
ity OF the stock, filed Thursday, a bill in
chancery asking to he declared directors
The bill alleges grave irregularities in the
management of the paper and asks that,
pending litigation, the court appoint a re-
reiyer.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

Paterson, y. j., Losing Her Factories.

Paterson, y. j., Losing Her Factories.
EEw YoRR, Dec 2G.--The leading trades
n!ea and property owners of Paterson, N. J. !,
are greatly excited over the prospective re-
nloY.l Vi many Of the largest and most -four
ibhibg Manufacturers TO Pennsylvania,
where special indu, ements are held out to
capital Fifteen factories, including the
mammoth Pioneer Silk company, have
already established annexes in Pennsy lvaiiia,
and the main business will speedily follow
The manufacturer, say that they are actu-
ally driven out of Paterson by the labor
agltators and excessive taxes Over To per
cent OF the people Of Paterson depend
directly or indirectly ON he factories for a
living
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
A Vacant Consulship Looming.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 26.-It is feared
that the publication Of Consul General Meul-
ler's report to the state department, with
its indiscreet referencest to Germany's hatred
of American ideas, etc, will render our re-
tations with Germany more strained than
they have been. 1t will probably lead to
Mr. Mueler's recall. Mr.. Mueller is known
as Forty -cighter," or one of those
forced 90 leave Germany on account
of being connected with the revolu-
tion of 1s48 On tlis account he would not
have been received i'll Germany when APP
pointed sul-general but for the fact that
during the Franco-Prussion war his sym
pathies were with his own people, and he
visited the fatherand and rendered great
service to the Prussiank soldiers, for which
the government granted him pardon. He
is, however, a very advanced Liberal In
politics, and his tendencies of thought have
probably influenced the view which he has
taken of German affairs
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

WAsHr,GToa! CITY, Dec. 96 Secretary
Baya.d is growing quite deaf, Those who
have dealings with him in his office soon
discoyo' that a conversation carried on in
an ordinary tone is entirely lost upon the
secretary 1t requires an effort to make
him hear. Mr.. Bayard is 10th to aclnowl
edge that such mhInity is oyertabing him
ana when one raises his voice lie is inclined
to s2owl Hence is it that much time is
wasted by those who personally see the pre-
mipT
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
spared Tor the i'roducc Exch anp..

NEW YoRk, Dec. 2G The produce ex-
change has its annual horse play the day
before New Years, but Thursday the
second grain call was omitted in or
der to permit a boxing match for the
edfcation of the members between a tele-
grspl operator and messenger of the ex-
chang. The boys are about Is years old.
They spared six rounds for purse of $40
The match was fought i'll tine grain pit, with
the usual accessories Of the ring, and whel
it was over Il collection was taken up fc I
the incipient pugiists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
Held the Drop on Him.

NEW YORK, MILLS MINI, Dec 26 - Mrs.
Held 2' years DID, hearing that she had
been slandared by a young man of this
place named Kemberin, armed herself with
a revolver and went in search Of him. Meet
ing him oll the street she drew her weapon
and marched him to a store and there made
him retract his statements on his knees in
the presence Of crowd of people She was
afterward arrested ard put under bai.ds t.
keep the peace
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
Going to Make War on isazen.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. G6 The Star
says that Moses Bradshaw, the private sec
retary of ex-Representative Robson, OF
New Jersey, who was private secretary of
Judge Gresham when he was postmaster
general intends, it is said. to renew the
fight against Third Assistant Postmaster
General Ha,en, which he began when he
was in the department, Mr.. Bradshaw's
grievance is that ho was discharged by
Postmaster General Hatton, as alleged, for
Withholding report. Bradshaw denies the
charge, and says his removal was due to Ha-
zen's enmity because he Bradshaw knew too
much about Hazen's administration Brad
shaw, it is stated, will attempt to have an
investigation held by congress, in which
case judge Gresham viii BE- one of the wit
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

HOusekeeptfs through The c0nhtTy
have been using DR.. Prices Cream Bak>
ing Powder for a generation, and have
ever found it as pure and good as the
W. It it raises so splendidly. House
Il, &ers do not care to experiment when
e,eS!rience has proven that they have
f&sid good articlc--as DR.. Prices
p am Powder, they will stand by it,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
Hard Coal Market

Pea coal, $500; CRATE and egg, SO %;
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton:
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Black NTH s
caol, Connellsvlle coke and charcoal.
1903 Second avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
Pushing Foran'x Claims.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 26.-The labor
organizations here have joined with Master
Workman Powderly. of the Knights OF
Labor, in requesting Speaker Carlisle TO
place Foran, OF Ohio, at the head Of the
committee of labor of the house
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

The finest mail and paper box ever in
vented is for sale at the ARGUS office al
the low price Of 81 each. The same box
Is sold every where at 81 so Call and ex
anime them
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

E. W. Hurst represents the leadin~
American and Foreign Insurance Co.'S
Policies carefully written at current rates.
agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

NEW YoRE, Dec. 2G.-The Telegram as
serts that owing to the secret support giver
by the brewers to the movement in favor OF
high license for dealers in spirituous liquor.
and low license for dealers in malt liquors
there is likely to be a bitter war betwee,
the whisky men and brewers in this stat,
who have generally acted in harmony here
To-
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

The total imports Of dry goods at New
York during the last week were valued at
~, l67, ,545, and the amount thrown IN tia
market st about So, 600 600
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
HALF-CENT A WOHh.

The ARGUS hereafter will publish h this col
ann all advertisements Of Lost, FoInd For Rent
For Sale, Bo 'rd or Rooms, Wanted. and similar
notices, at the low rate of oHehdif cent lcori,
each figure word, but no advertisement less
than ten cents
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07
EATING.
How Americans Spoil Their stomaohs and
Violate Good Manners.

How Americans Spoil Their Stomachs and
Violate Good Manners.
Hurried eatingis breach Of good
manners. Americans are proverbially
fast eaters. Not the boorish and low
lived, but the "best' people, so-callcd,
are often guilty of this indecency. Dr.
Willard Parker, in recent lecture in
this city, gave the following bill of fare
seen to be eaten in Albany by ''legis-
lator" in three and half minutes: Two
boiled eggs, two large potatoes, a beef
steak, two goblets of milk, plate of
ham and eggs, a plate of buckwheat
cakes and large cup of coffee. The
poor man, however, complained to a
friend that he didn't feel well, and was
troubled with dyspepsia What sort
of legislation can be expected from
such bilious creatures? Animals do
better. The carrier-pigeon arrives from
its long fight exhausted, refuses food.
taking, perhaps. little water, and set
ties down TO rest. Then it will revive
and eat. Instinct teaches it that when
the nerve power is gone il can't be
turned on at the stomach for digestion;
the steam is too low. The proprietor
of the Astor-House restaurant says that
it is strange ''to see the way these
Americans 60 at their food. A man
will start at Wall street, run all the
way TO the Astor as fast Us his legs
will carry him, and shovel in his lunch
as though his life depended on his get
ting through in five minutes. Then he
will stand around here and talk for an
hour or longer without thinking of GO
ing back to his Office. have seen them
go over and converse for solid hour
with the cashier, after running through
their feed like ohap lightning. ."-A0ms
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07

A good story comes from boys board
ing-school in Jersey" The diet was
monotonous and constituting, and the
learned Principal decided 10 introduce
some old-style physic in the apple-sauce,
and await the happy results. One bright
lad, the smartest in school, discovered the
secret mine in his sauce, and pushing
back his plate, shouted TO the pedagogue:
"No physic, sir, in mine. My dad told me
30 use nuthin' but DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellets and they are doing their
duty like charmp They are anti bilious
and purely vegetable.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07

"HELLow we heard one man say to an.
other, the other day. 81 didn't know you
at first, Why you look ten years younger
than you did when l saw you last" g
feel ten years younger" was the reply.
=" You know used TO be under the weather
all the time and gave up expecting to bo
any better. The doctor said | had con-
sumption. l was terribly weak, had night
sweats, cough, no appetite, and lost flesh.
] saw DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
ery' advertised and thought it would do no
harm il it did no good. II has cured me.
am new man because am a well one."
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07
fro BE CONTINUED |

It is estimated that over 100, ,O0C
misdirected letters annually find Their
way to the 'Intelligence Department.
OF the Dead Letter Office in Washing.
ton. where experts redirect them. with
the seal uubroksn, to their proper des.
tination.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07
THE editor frequently has to fight for his
writes. s.-Merchdnt IrGUeier.

prc no re sssret o swn We Pess OF Dr
of best French Brandy, Smart Weed, Ja-
maica Ginger and Camphor Water. 1t
cures cholera morbus, collie or cramps in
stomach, diarrhea, dysentery or bloody
fux, and breaks up colds, fevers and in
fammatory attacks.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07
Tho Eriends.

Mr.. r. 7. Bentley, a member Of the esti-
mable community Of Quakers at Sandy
Springs, Nd, says he was severely affected
by rheumatism in his right hand. Mr..
Bentley applied st. Jacobs Oil, the great
pain-cure, and by its continued use, in a
short time, was completely cured.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07

SAFE, sure, cure. No bad effects. Nc
poisons in Red Star Cough Cure.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07
Young Men, Read This.

A STRAIN of music-tightening the
strings Of a violin.-Erratic Enrique.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07

A SUBSTITUTE for rubber-The ordinary
conscience.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07

PTKE's TooTHACHE DROPS cure In minute, CSC.
Gienn's Sulphur Soap heals and beautifies. 25c.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns = Bunions.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07
"HELLol" we heard one man say to a

THOSE who employ the plumber must pay
the piper.-BoStOR Budget.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07
THE MARKETS.

Ir afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. fsaao
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell 1t. 30
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07
"No Physic, Sir, In Nine"

COLD daze-Benumbed with the FROST
Merchant Irdpeler.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07

The COMBINATION OF INGREDIENTS used
In making BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs
is such as to give the best possible effect
with safety. They are the best remedy in
use for Coughs and Throat Diseases.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-07
Why Toll on Poor Lands :?

When you buy good lands choer, send for list OF
afew cheap farms ~ the best couniy IN Missouri Coun-
D0Pf Z GAY, Rock Port, Asehison Co., NissearL
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-14
srnatn Prnnendinna

WASHINGTON, March 13.-A new
senate committee of seven members on
coast defenses is created with Mr., Dolph,
of Oregon, chairman and Messrs
Sewell, Hawlsy, Maxey, Mcpherson
and FAIR as members. On the APP
pointments committee Mr.. Malone
succeeds Mr.. Logan and Mr.. German
succeeds Mr.. Ransom. Upon public
lands Mr.. Teller succeeds Mr.. Hill, MIR.
COckrell succeeds Mr.. Walker and Mr..
Wathall succeeds Mr.. Slater. The ju-
dietary committee is made up as follow:
Mr.. Edmunds, chairman; Messrs In
gall, Mcmillan, Hoar, Wilson, (of Iowa.
Evans, Pugh, Coke, Vest and Jackson.
The other changes have been published.
The resolution emhodying the commit
tees was adopted unanimously.
Mr.. SHERMAN declined to serve on
the committee on finance.
Mr.. HARRIS suggested that the u.s.
ual form was to ask the senat to excuse
him.
Mr.. SHERMAN: 81 don't think il
necessary TO ask tina senate to excuse
me from serving. l respectfully de-
cline"
Mr.. MORRILL,: az hope no action
will be taken upon the mater at pres
ont"
Mr.. INGALLS, offered resolution
calling upon the president for infOrma'
ton in regard to the occupation of Okla
hOma and what action was being taker
in that regard.
Mr.. COJKRELL objected and it wen
over until tomorrow.
After short executive session the
senate adjourned until Monday.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-14
qhe nngcn Court-Mnrtial.

WASHINGTON, March l3.-In tho
Hszen court-mar,ial this afternoon,
counsel for the defense caused sensa-
ton In court 10y the statement, in CON
nection with the examination OF Ed
mund Hudson, the editor of the CAPT
tai, of this city, that they would prove
that the articles published in tho Chi
cago Tribune and tho Washington
Capital asssiliug Gen. HaSeu,
and giving tho itst Information
10 the public Of his having written u let
tor TO the secretary of war, throwing the
blame for tho tragedy of the Greedy eX-
petition upon that official, was inspired
by the secretary of war and they would
trace them TO his desk anu his hand.
The war department having agreed On
pay the stenOgrapher the proper fees
he resumed hls work.
with some unimpertaut testimony
| from Capt. Mills, ol the siguN office, the
prosecution rested It's case, the de
! innsc had not concluded tho oXamiNa
ton nj Mr.. Hudson whom tho court nd
| iourned,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-14

WASHINGTON, March l3;-LSpecial l.
Following arc the changes announced
In the postal department.;
Post.ofiices established: Davis, La
mar county, on route 3l0ll. Paris. 5
miles west, Blossom Prairie, miles
east.
Changes in the star schedule: Route
1850. Paris to Scott. Leave Paris
Mondays and Fridays at =. M, arrive
at Scott by IL M; leave Scott Mondays
aud Fridays at | p. M, arrive at Paris
10y 6 p. m,
Route Sl6l3: Carlton to IIszle pelli
leave Carlton Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays al | p, M, arrive at Hazel
Deli by Up. M; loave Hazel Dell Tues.
days, thursdays and Saturday at7'SO
u. M, arrive at Carlton by 1880 p, M,
Route 1900: Georgetown to Corn Hiui
leave Georgetown daily, except sun
| days, st $3.50 y, M, arrive at Corn NIL
| by $3.50 y, M; leave Corn Hill daily, eN.
cspt Sundays, at 8 n M, arrive al
Georgetown by IL q. nj.
POstmasters commissioned; Elisha
"a. Webb, 10 Walt, stephen county,
Texas; Richard Il. Harvin, TRdmor
Houston county, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-14

10000 annually viii be effected. The
services of persons in various parts of
the country have been dispensed with,
and notices TO that effect were mailed
to- day. The list includes six special
agents, 70 special inspectors
of customs and 10 en-
ployes, whose names are borne
in the sC-ealled "iraud roll" This ac-
ton reduces the number Of agents to %,
inspectors to %, and "fraud roll" em-
ployes 20 10. 1t was stated at the de-
partment that these changes are made
solely in the interests of economy, and
no new appointments are to be made to
fill the vacancies. Secretary Manning
has also decided that hereafter tho APP
preparation for the prevention and de-
lection of frauds upon the customs rev.
enue shall not be used for the purpose
of making permanent appointments,
but shall be confined strictly To paying
for information received concerning
revenue, and to enable the department
to employ persons in special cases where
it is believed frauds are being perpe-
tr2ted,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-14
THE sHREwDNEs OF RUSSIA.


A London cable publisher this morn
ing states thautho Russian quartermast-
ers are purchasing all the dromedaries in
the Bokhara district. The Russians are
over supplied with those beasts, but the
quartermasters, the dispatch states, are
ordered to take this step in order to
forestall British demand for cames. II
is the only method OF transportation in
that region, and it is suggested
that in this way the English
will be crippled, in their advance on the
Oxus fortressss. Many able thinkers
on eastern affairs express the belief that
Russia does not seriously entertain am
bition IN the direction Of British
India. 1t rs alleged that beyond
Il dssire to protect its citizens from the
rapscity of tho robber soldiery Of tho
Amoer of Afghanistan the cars govern
mont is indifferent as to that
nearly worthless country, Of bar
rem rocks aud plains. In
peace the yearly Russian deficit is
/ f0tViutVVbs " HAS iVN Nei'AINiN'i =
psper currency of $O0O,OOO,OOO, which,
although supported by Cossacks
is only worth IS cents In
the dollar. It's army is badly paid and
badly fed. In view Of the entire stu
alton II is possible that the Muscovitt
quartcrmastor3 are making Il corner
on camols, designing to sell on
TO the British as soon as they arrive
There is ullicient incentive for a south
em advance by Russia. Its discon
= tented masses need employment, ant
! being warllko their favSrite occupation
l is military service. The wealth of th
Puuiab Is a temptation indeed to thos
slavic tribes that stir remember tn
cunqussts Of PETER tho Great. Bu
Russia has not forgotten crimef
and besides she has become
y nation OF speculators. Warehouses {
= Europe are grOauiug with Russia
wheat. Russian spiunsrs are the mot
=, earnest buyers of cotton. Lively Wa
:. talk IL bear In cotton and a bull /
> wheat, AND, therefore, IL Is not unreasoi
able to infer that the Russians iuteu
only bluf by the demonstration
0. toward Horat.