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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
MAUD s. WEARS THE COLLAR.
The Little Mare Knocks half a Second
OFF the Record.


CLEVELAND, Aug Maud S. lowered
her own record on the track here Thursday
afternoon, amid the widest enthusiasm.
She was driven by Bair, and at the first
trial broke badly in the first quarter and
had 20 try it again. The second
time she went off beautifully and down the
track like flash. There was not break
and when the half mile was reached the cry
of "She will break her recordl' was heard.
On she went, with her speed increasing at
each step. She was as steady as clockwork,
and appe ared to be flying Bair held
her down well, and when she reached the
tnree-quar pole the clip was terrific.
About halfway down the home-stretch her
speed began to decrease, and it was feared
that she would not reach the goal Bair
gave her several sharp cuts with the whip
and she came under the wire in the unpre-
cedented time of 2oS24 Such shout as
went up from the multitude was probably
never heard on a race-track Men shrieked
and waved their hats, and women stood
on their seats and waved their handker-
chiefs in delirium Of joy. 1t was not
known by the crowd what the time was but
it was known to be fast, and when President
Edwards hung out the card, "2:0S$I." and
announced that it was a great surprise, as
the track was heavy and slow. another
shout went up that almost shook the grand
stand. The watches of the three official
timekeepers were stopped at 2;0S%. The
tins by quarters was: S21l, 3l%, 81, 334.
ne mare was driven back in front Of the
stand and the crowd began to gather around
her. and Bdir was congratulated on every
hand for having driven the fastest horse
in the world and lowering a record
which had been thought invincible. An
immense floral collar was brought from the
judges stand and placed around the neck of
the little mare, and Bair was presented with
an immense bouquet of roses.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
HALF-CENT A WORD.
PROPOSALS FOR ORDNANCE SUPPLIES.
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL,

Rock ISLAND, ILL, July 20, 1885
SEALED PROPOSALS. in triplicate, upon the
blank ferns furnished from this office only will
be received at this Arsenal until O'Clock P. NJ,
on THU URSDAY, AUGUST 90, 1885. at which time
they will be publicly opened, for furnishing the
following classes Of supplies, in such quantities
and at such times during the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1886 as the Commanding Officer Of this
Arsenal may require, viz: Blankets, Blacksmith's
Tools. Forage, Silver, Gold Steel. Tin. Brass
Iron Copper and Brass Rivets and Burs Iron,
Brass and Copper wire; Nails. Screws. Tacks
Bolts, Nuts, Leather, Thread, Rope, Duck Paints,
Oils, Chemicals. Paper, Cleaning and Polishing
Materials; Tools. Files, &C., &c.
All articles Ill be subjected to a rigid inspec-
ton, full compliance with the specifications will
be insisted upon, and no articles of inferior
quality will be accepted
e1he Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals. or parts thereof. A prefer
ence will be given to articles of domestic produc-
ton and manufacture, conditions Of prices and
quality being equal.
Forms containing instructi0nsto 10 bidders, copy
Of this advertisement, blank form Of proposals,
and specifications for supplies. with column for
prices to be flled in by the bidder can be had up
on application by mail or in person TO the under
signed, and samples of the supplies can be seen
| at this Arsenal Bidders are requested to be
present at the opening Envelopes containing
| proposal. should be marked Proposals for ord
nance Supplies" and addressed to the under
| signed.
D. W. FLAGLER.
29-6t Il. Col of Ordnance. Commanding.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Inviting Grants Cabinet.

Mt. MCGKEGoIl Aug THE following
ba. been issue:
Inc undersigned :e pectfully invites all
the ex-msmOsrs Of his fathers ca ainat e. at,
tend the fun 4rai Obsequies to lie held on the
Sta prJximo in New York. All accepting
this invitation are res specfully requested to
advise Gen. Hancock, who will a sign them
appropriate places in tle procession.
(Signed FRED CRANE
Ex-Postmsster General Crsswe'l, OF Gen.
Grants cabinet arrived on tie LAO train
Friday morning He brought his wife and
daughter with him, AMI said he expected
to ,tay until the day of the funeral He
expires ed himself as particularly well
pleased with the committee appointed by
President Cleveland to assist at tee ob g
quies of Gen, Grant, e-Pecia!ly the selec-
ton of Gems Joseph Johnson and Buckner
representing the Confelsrcy.
There was quite al excitement here al
about $50 Thursday evening caused by q
thunderstorm which burst with great vic.
lence upon the mountain 4 thunderbolt
struck the telegraph wires and knocked sew
eral people unc ansc.ous. Among the suf-
ferers was Gen L. II Jackson, in command
of the battery of regulars, who was knocked
senseless and lay for a short time a if stone
dead. He recovered his sepses in abou'
twenty minutes and Friday morning was sll
right
Mrs. Fox, wife OF lawyer from Pdila-
delphis, received heavy shock, and sank
senseless to the ground, lying as if dead.
Three or four military men and q civilian
were knocked head over heels, b It wore not
hurt, save that the civilian received a slight
cut in the face, and all were benumbad
and dszed. Col. Beck. also of tho
artillery was another sufferer, aud was rem
dered insensible by the shock.
The electric fluid entered the Grant cot
tage, tearing off some of the plastering and
extinguishing the electric light above the
casket A servant in the cottage was 80 ter
riied by the nearnsss Of the lightning bolt
that she was thrown into hysterical state
When Col Grant the Wednesday night
before his fathers body was finally inclosed
in the coffin touched it with his hands and
| lips for the last time he placed in the coat
pocket letter from Mrs. Grant addressed
to her husband. 1t contained simply the
words: Farewell till we meet again In a
better world With it was enclosed lock
| OF her hair. The letter is intended
as response to that which
| was found IN the generals pocket
after his death, addressed to Mrs. Grant.
and which is known to be so precious to her.
| lock of his hair she will always carry.
The ring which Col Grant placed on his
fathers hand is one which was given him
many years ago by Mrs. Grant He wore IL
constantly until his hand was so wasted by
disease that the ring would no longer remain
on his finger. Then he put it away some
where. 1t was found in his pocketbook.
He always assured the family that it was
safe in his keeping.
| Mr.. Grant visited the remains Of her hus-
band about 10 O'CLOCK Thursday morning.
ank was alone with them nearly ten min.
utes, the guard of honor retiring when she
came in. She was much affected, but main
tanned her self-posssssion. She made another
visit at night
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
GOT EXCITED PLAYING SOLDIER.
Nearly a Score of Men Hurt in a Sham
Battle.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug 1.-During
sham battle Thursday afternoon, at Con-
neaut Lake, between the Fifteenth regi-
ment and Battery B, of Pittsburg,
commanded by Capt Hunt, the in
fantry attacked the battery in excel
lent style but was repulsad. In renewing
the attack the infantry men became ex-
cited and uncomfortable, and bore down
steadily in front of the cannon. The color
company, Governors guard, OF Erie. charged
the center sections of tns battery, and in
the attack tine regimental colors were shot
to pieces, and Corporal Baker, Of the
color guard, badly hurt with gun-wad.
eide Kimmel Of the battery, was shot IL
the face and di,fgured for lie Adit
Braden aud Lieut. Campbell and twslva
men OF the infantry were terribly burned ia
the face The Pittsburg regiment we're
furnished with ball cartridges The battery
boys were afterward dined By the Cover
nor's guard, of Erie.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
The C. Il. q o. Extension.

Boston, Aug. 1.-The committee of the
directors of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad ompany-President Per-
kins and Messrs- Sidney Bartlett and
William Endicott disappointed to con-
slider the matter of the proposed extension
to St. Paul, met for final conference Thurs
day. There was no opposition to the pro-
p9sed plan, and no protests from the St
Paul company or any Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy stockholder. The circular was
drafted and only awaits formal approval
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

SARATOGA, Aug. There was a large
attendance at the races. The track is heavy.
First race, q mile; Bonnie S. won, Gold Ban
second, Baron Faverat third; time, 1:1SH
Second race, mile; Fontins won, Spalding
second, Guydette third; time, LACY. Third
race, II miles; Girofa won, Una second,
Valet third; time, 2:Ol Fourth race. 4
miles; George l. won, BIantoa second, Com
pensation third; time, 2:l3. Fifth race,
Farquin won, Guy second, Glenarm third !;
TINA 2.2s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Tho Generals Sword and Uniform.

Boston, Aug. IA Washington corrs-
sponient of The Advertiser telegraphs that
Secretary Endicott told him Thursday that
it was untrue, as stated, that the Grant
family bad neither sword nor uniform
of toe dead general to Use at the
funeral Tue secretary said the relies in
his care belong to Mrs. Grant He has
received no intimation that the family
would like any of these relics, but if Mrs.
Grant should express any such desire they
shall be at her disposal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Rumored HEAVY Railway Deal.

BosrcN, Aug. With reference to q
rumor telegraphed here from Chicago, TO
the effect that negotiations are quietly
pending between the St Paul and Union
Pacific for the sale by the former of its Chi
cago & Omaha line, the object of the Union
Pacific being to secure direct track TO Chi
cago-the price named was S25, 1000, 600
an officer of the Union Pacific says he knows
nothing about it, and never heard OF it be-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Enough Cash on Hand.

LONDON, Aug lin the house Of COM
mons Friday afternoon Sir Robert Bourke,
under secretary for foreign affairs, stated
5iat the government would not ask for a
special credit for the relief of Kassala, there
being a sufficient sum yet unexpended from
the u1an credit voted in the early part OF
the wear to meet all reauIremeatS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Missionarx Conference at Niagara

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y. Aug 1.-The
Con erence which began a ten
days session at the Wesley camp grounds
Tuesday is largely attended by missionaries
from all parts # the world The maeting is
under the direction of Rev. DR.. J. T.
Gracey, of Rochester, formerly of India,
and president Of the American Missionary
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

BAR RARBoR, Ne, Aug l.-Jay Gould
say he IS having 50 pleasant time that he
viii remain away from New York longer
tt.n he expected to The yacht Atalanta
was the scene of festivities Thursday, from
- venty 10 one hundred of the most distin-
yuished visitors in the place being on board
As guests Of Mr. and Mrs Gould
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Bil;ovsness. Sick Headache.

P1TTHFIKLU, MASSs
MEssRs. c. /. HOOP & Co... Gents-Please
send me by express two bottles HOODS SAR-
sAPARILLA and few Cook Books Tor dis:
tributi0n. Your preparation has worked
wonders in the case OF my wife, who has
been troubled with sick headache and bill
iousness for years. She only took one-haf
teaspoonful at dose and has not been so
well for five years as now. She found that
within week after taking it she felt very
those severe headaches She has not taken
any of any account since last spring, and
what little she had Is lent to do some others
some good, and we must have II in the house.
Yours truly,
HOMER B. NASH.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
The Aggregate of Failures.

New YORK, Aug. 1.-The business fail.
ures occurring throughout the country dur.
ing the last seven days, as reported to R. G.
Dun & Co, number, for the United States
IFS, AMI for Canada, %, or total of 20l, as
against 2l5 last week and 225 the week pre-.
viouS to the last
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

Ringworm Humor and Saf-RheuH'.
RAYNHAM, MASS, Aug. Il, 1873.
CT. Hoop & Co: Gentlemen
I have had ringworm humor and sait-rheun
SO badly that my body was covered with raw
sores; so, also, my head and face. l have
had any number Of doctors in the last seven
day INV mother was in the city of Taunton,
and found one of your cook books, and in
reading it found many people testifying 10
cures from the use Of your Sarsaparilla and
Olive Ointment. / ielt forced to try 1t,
although had seen many things advertised
taken two small bottles and one large one OF
Sarsaparilla, and used three boxes OF ONT
ment. ] now call myself cured. Nothing
can be seen of the humor but the dim out
lines of the sores. / shall take two more
bottles, and then the cure will be complete.
/ am gratefully yours,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

E. E. Parmenter, attorney at law
Makes collections, loans money, and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postofice block, Rock Isl
and, III ds&w1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

Il was all run down, and Hoods Sar-
sapsrilla proved just the medicine need
ed" write hundreds of people. Take it
now. 100 doses 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

Hunts Kidney and Liver] Remedy is
excellent in all of the diseases of females
For delicate women, no medicine equals
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
HOOPS sARsAPARILLA

Is sold by all druggists. Price 81, or six
large bottles for So Prepared only by c. L
HOOD s. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
v Use HOODS TooTH-PowDER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
SARsApAR!LLA
R;,owo,o, guror and Salt -Rheunl.

Works through the blood, regulating, toning
and invigorating all the functions OF the
hadv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
THE MONUMENT FTNn.

A circular signed by Chester A. Arthur,
chairman; William r, Grace and Hamilton
Fi,h, vice chairmen, and Richard T.
Greener. secretary of the Grant memorial
committee is issued. 1t says that action
will soon be taken for the organization of
committees TO represent the entire country
for tie erection OF ii suitable monument
above Gen. Grants grave. Pending this
the committee calls on all new, apar, rail-
way, telegraph and express companies, post
masters, banks, bankers, churches ami mu-
nicipal authorities commercial bodies and
exchanges manufacturing AMI business
establishments, to cooperate in the immedi-
ate collection of contributions, to be for
warded to Drexel Morgan & Co. for this
committee, or - the mayor of New YORK
L. c. Mann, OF Lawrence, Mas, has
written Mayor Grace suggesting that en-
graved certificates bearing the kensss and
autogra of Gen. Gra.t, be issuel as me.
mentoes to subscribers for the proposed
monument
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

Hogs-7,OOO; light, sOa5 35 mixed, 2oa5 As ;
heavy 5 45a5 50
ROCK ISLAND.
Oats-40C
Hay-Timothy-S9 co.
Hay-Wild-SS.0O
Rye-45H.
CorH--4Sc.
potaloes-40c.
Onions -90c.
Cos,-Soft II : hard IS 80,
Cord wood-$s 90.
Straw S5 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
has been arranged to have


by twenty-sour black horses instead of
thirty-eisht. The change was decided upon
by Gen. Hancock. Each horse will bear
long black net reaching nearly to the
ground.
There were so many visitors at Riverside
park Thursday that a rope had to be
stretched to prevent the crowd interfering
with the movements of the workmen. The
flooring of the temporary vault i, finished,
and work on the super -tructure begun.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
THE DEAD MANS FACE.

The Herald, Mt. McGregor correspondent
says that Gen. Grants face already shows
discoloration. This is attributed to the re-
fusal of the family to allow the lntestines to
be removed, according to the invariable
practice with embalmerS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
A MOOTED QUESTION,
WHETHER NEW YORK COULD CEDE
LAND FOR GRANTS TOMB,
Seems To BE Settled in the Affirmative
An Electric Disturbance on the Mount
Gen. Grants Old Cabinets
Death Room Incidents.

New YORK, Aug. lone Of the morning
papers claiming that the resolution OF the
board of aldermen authorizing the cession
of land in Riverside park for the sepulture
of Gen Grant was Illegal and void, Capt.
Twomey, clerk Of the common council, was
called on in regard to matter The captain
says that the lands of the city are held by
the city in fee simple and not in trust He
cited the decision to that effect OF Judge
Macomber of the supreme court, in the
case OF the Forty-second street reservoir.
The legislature passed an act abolishing the
reservoir. The comm IN council protested
and in a suit to test the validity of the act
brought by Orlando B. Potter and Others
who owned property adi joining the reservoir,
Judge Macomber deciied that the corpora
ton of the city held its property in fee tsim-
pie, and that therefore the legislature had
not the authority to pass such an act
THE CIVIC PROCESSION.
Gen. MacMahon who has charge of the
civic portion of the funeral procession says
that the civic procession, or at least large
portion Of it, would not go all the way to
Riverside park. The suggestion to have the
entire procession march, not only to River
side park, but again back to the city hall
and disperse has been given no serious con-
sideration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

29-6t
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-02-14
4 DOWNWARD CAREER.

One afternoon, Il few weeks since,
while passing through one Of the priE-
ciple streets of Il large city, we cane
upon crowd Of school-boys standing
in front of Il saloon. The boys had
come ont Cf the schOOlhouse only a few
moments before. and had their books
and slates, etc, in their hands. They
were company of bright, intelligent
happy-looking lads, but they all seemed
deeply interested i'll something that
was going on inside Of that saloon. As
they opened their ranks to make way
for US to pass, we stopped and asked
what il Was that had attracted such a
large crowd of boys.
Paul ThOmpson's been in - fight in
the saloon there. and policeman has
just gone in to arrest him, said one OF
the boys.
While he was speaking, large, blue
coated. brass-buttoned officer came out
leading man. or rather jerking him.
by the coat collar. The man in GUS
tody was young, with slight form and
delicate features, and rs we looked into
his face we saw traces of intelligence
and cultivation.
lie is drunk" SAID another boy,
"and when he's drunk he is always
ugly and wants to fight. This ism I the
first time he has been taken, either
The crowd of boys followed the police
man and his prisoner, and we soon lost
sight of them. As we passed on we
noticed the public school building was
only short distance from that saloon;
many of the scholars had to pass by il
every day. The same proprietor had
been in possession OF the building for
ten years past. Only six years before,
Paul Thompson had graduated from the
High School. lie was scholar OF high
standing. too. But he had been in Il G
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-02-14

\ Territorial Sunday-Schocl conven-
tion will be held at Huron March 10 and
IL. All SundayschOolS are invited to
send at least three delegates beside the
pastor and superintendent. Reduced
fares viii be had on all the railroads in
the Territory by application to the sec
ittary at the convention. All the Ter
rltOrlal officers are expected to be pres
ent. besides leading Sunday school
workers from other States. \ fine pro-
gram has been prepared. There is an
especial interest attached to this with
many on account Of its being the last
one which Mr.. L. G.. Wheeler, SO long Il
prominent member of the executive
committee, will be able 10 attend, rs he
is under appointment to Oregon. Wash
ington and IDAHO Territories. as Genl
). = Missionary and Financial Agent
of American Baptist Publication Soc.
aud departs accompanied by his wife
some time iu March. Let all interested
in the progress Of Sunday school work
attend tins convention and put their
gleanlngS into the work in the towns
where they reside
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-02-14
Dakota University Commission.

The commission Of the Dakota Uni
versity, which met at Mitchell the first
of the month, passed the following
resolutions:
RcSolrcd. That the Dakota Uniyer-
sity and College Alliance located at
Mitchell. Oak, has made gratifying
progress IN the noble work of building
thus far, ana we most heartily commend
this enterprise 10 the confidence and
cooperation of the NJ l.. church and
friends of Christian education every.
where.
ReSolred. That We hereby declare the
Dakota University. at Mitchell, OAK,
accepted, and placed under the Dakota
mission conference Of the NJ +. church
aS soon as the amendment to the char
ter agreed upon bv this commission
shall hc duly logaliZcd and the organ
Zatlon completed under the said char
ter as amended.
The following appointments were
made:
Board of DircctOrs-Dr. |. y. Par
dee, Dr. William Brush. Hon. a. NJ.
Bowdle. Rev. l.. lIartzough. Rev. Viii
mot Whitfield, Rev. \. ;. Hasford, DR..
NJ. NJ. Tooke, \. W. IIargar and L, 5.
Ormsby.
Board Of CuratorS- Superintendent
&. W. Sanborn, Rev. W. B. Aflleck
Hon. Hiram Barker. Jr.. Rev. {. +.
lIager, Rev. II. NJ. Springer, Rev. l..
Bradford, Rev. William Fielder, Rev.J
G. Shetland and = ID. Cook.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-02-14

Territorial Farmers Alliance.

The Territorial Farmers Alliance
held It's adjourned meeting at Huron
Feb and ). There was Il large and
enthusiastic delegation present, cspec-
tally from the Smties of Brown, Spink,
Beadle. Hand, Clark. Miner, Kingsbury
Broohings and todington.
III. fl. Sheets, OF Esmoud, w. II. III.
Phillips and John a. Owen. Of De
Smct, o. +. Stearns and john B. Craw-
ford, Of Spirit Lake and llartland, rep
resented the organizations Of those
towns in this county.
The constitution was revised. by-laws
adopted, anG officers elected rs follows
j. l.. Carlisle. OF Brown county, pres
ident; :. \. Montague, of Miner coun-
ty. vice president W. +. r. Bushnell,
of Beadie, secretary; NJ. Chase, of Cod
ington, treasurer; TO hold until the an
nual meeting in September
Among other important resolutions,
the following, introduced by John !. .
Owen, We're unanimously adopted;
Res0lred, That we view with alarm
the apparently slow progress made by
the legislature in making any adequate
provision for the relief of the people
from excessive freight rates, and that
we ask that body TO fix just maximum
rates for transporting persons and prop
erty III Dakota before it adJourns.
R,Solred, That copy of these resolu-
tionS be at once transmitted by our sec
retary To the presiding officer of each
house OF our legislature.
y resolution was passed by about a
two-thirds vote requesting the legis-
lature not 10 reduce exemptions from
executions at this session.
Augustine Davis, of Huron, was rec
commended to the governor for appoint
ment as one of the warehouse commits
sloners.
The next meeting is to be heidi in Sep
tember at Columbia, Brown county.