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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
Wreck on the wabash.

ST LOUIS. Jan. 20. The Wabash train
from Chicago met with Il serious accident
about ten miles east of Eat 81. Louis, HI,
Monday morning. 1t is reported here that
twelve persons were more or less seriously
injured.
LATER The baggage and express cars and
a smoker vera ditched United States Me-,
senger j. j. Matlocks, an old man, nearly 90
years of age. was fatally hurt The others
injured are: NJ W. has EFT, baggage
man; Conductor Balon; 4 brake
man-name unknown. The passen-
gers injured are: w. F. North
rup, Toledo; Mrs George Lawson; Mrs. D.
McFadden, en- route for California; Michael
Arcmainer, a German immigrant. bound for
Arkansas; George Bennett, Fritz Seiffert
and August Keel The sufferers with the
exception of the express messenger, were all
able. with little assistance, to walk to con-
veyances at the union depot.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

AS soon as we got on to the gang We
dropped that they were crooks, and we
went under cover to pipe. The gang sent
out two crows to watch for cops. The three
others walked down the avenue, and we felt
that their lay was to touch 6 store.
They stopped to crack the store LOG sixth
avenue, but quit it cold and worked their
crabs-that is they went up Clinton place to
the Cincinnati laundry, No. 1888 There was
woman asleep inside, but the biggest crook
went inside and swiped the till We did not
collar the three men, because we knew the,
would split the stuff When they did, lit
tie further up the street, we got on to them,
and after tough scrap, ran all three in"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
Philadelphia Press.I

Spurious bullion has been detected at sew
points throughout tie country for soma
months past. The counterfeit metal canls
to the mint from the agent OF the Adams
Express company, TIE want of specific
gravity first attracted attention. 1t looked
genuine and withstood the acid test An
analysis showed that it was made out of steel
filings covered with fine gold, made to ad-
here by composition Of turpentine The
deposits weighed about ten ounces each.
Troy measure. Col Snowden says it is one
of the boldest attempts in gold counterfeit
ing he has known in late years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
TIE Brakemen's Strike at Fort Wayne
Ended

Font WAYNE, Ind, Jan. GA commit
tee Of the striking brakomen Sunday after
noon held conferences with Mayor Zollnger
ard Superintendent Law, of the railroad
company At the conference with the
latter the men agreed to abandon the
strike and allow the company to run double
header" trains. Those who took part
III the strike are to be reinstated ana are not
to be discharged on account of partici" alton
in the fight Mayor Zolinger, it Is said, will
$50 his influence to prevent the service q the
warrants which have been issued The
chairman Of the strikers says the strike was
given up because the men failed to receive
the support Tromisod from conductors and
am
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
Origin of Ammonia

Ammonia is obtained in large quanti-
ties by the putrefaction of the urine of
animals Encyclopedia Britannica.
Every housekeeper can test baking
powder containing this disgusting drug
by placing can of the Royal or''An-
drews' Pearl" top down on hot stove
until heated, then remove the cover and
smell
Prove it by the above test jn26dwtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
TIE Chicago Election Frauds.

CHICAGO, jan 2o-The special grand jury
completed its work ef investigating the
Eighteenth ward fraud Saturday afternoon,
and returned indictments against Maciin,
Gallagher, Hansbrough. Shields, Gleason,
BELL and Sullivan. Gallagher was indicted
also for alleged violation of the election la VS.
when acting as Judge last spring.
J. C. Mackinaprearei in Judge Roger
court Monday morning and gave bail in
5000 in each case to appear for trial in the
three indictments returned against him HIS
sureties werr n c. Mcdonald and JOIN,
Ora wfOTl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

Every day adds to the great amount Of
evidence as to the curative powers of
Hoods Sarsaparilla Letters are contin-
ually being received from all section of
the country, telling of benefits derived
from this great medicine. 1t is unequal
ed for general debility. and as a blood
purifier, expelling every trace of scrofula
or other impurity. Now is the time to
take it. Made by c. l, Hood & Co,
Lowell, Mass. Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

CoNsTANrINcPLE, Jan 20-The sultan
has ordered thai G,0j0 men be ordered TO
Suakiin, and that the cost of the expedition
be betrayed with revenues from certain
Egyptian territory on the Rel sea coast
LONDON. Jan. 20-There was a special
meeting Sunday afternoon of the officials
of the war Office The meeting was in SEES
sion several hours. The unusual occurrence
OF a council at the war Office on Sun
day caused every one to connect the circum.
stances with the startling information re-
ceivei Monday that Turkey was about to
take part in.tha Egyptian war
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

II You would be truly happy, my dear,
said one lady to another, you must learn
TO take things coolly, aad when you get
cold, to take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup,
which is the greatest of all known reme>
dies for coughs and colds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
EARTH TO EARTH.
Consignment OF the Remains of Schuyler
Coifax to the Tomb.

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Jan 20 Shortly after
S O'Clock Saturday morning the Colfax resi-
dence here was thrown open to give tbs
friends of the late Mr.. Colfax an oppor-
tunity to view the remains as they lay in
state AT 2 o'clock the body was borne to
the Reformed church, where the Rev n.
Il. Williamson, Mr.. Colfax'S former pas
tor, conducted the funeral services The
seats in the auditorium were nearly all
occupied by members Of the legisla-
ture and of the various societies of which the
deceased was a member. After an eloquent
sermon the procession, the largest ever seen
in the city, took its way to the city GENE
terry, where the remains were inferred. A
largo boty OF Odl Fellows was in atten-
dance 4 special train from indianapolis
bearing Ex-Governor Hendricks, Judge
Gresham and other distinguished persons wa
SO delayed by the snowstorm 1t di1 no.
arrive until long after the funeral " A. over
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

Hamilton, Cal, paper says Chinamau
has devoted the whole summer and fall to
gathering horned toads. which are very
numerous on the red hills, and are as much
dreaded as rattlesnakeS. Recently he made
a shipment of 1000 of the toads to San
Francisco, from which place they will be
sent to China. The toads are there converted
into various kinds of medicines, which sell
very high. For the euro of chills and fever
they are said to be the finest thing known.
A toad is placed in u flask Of whisky for sew
eral weeks, and thea the stuff is sold as a
tonic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
tn. Grant R.t;r.,napt nm.

WAsHIYGToS CITY Jan. 20 -Tte house
committee on military affairs on Monday
revoked all special orders for the committee
on the tIocr Of the house. ana by unani.
NOUS vote directed Ge1 slocu,n IL ask at
tie first opportunity for 0 u pension Of too
rules = pa; the senate bih naming Gen.
Grant fer retirement TIE committee be
Geves this VIII guarantee prompt considers
ton of the bill
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
Molselex Asks for Reinforcement..

LONDON, Jan. 20.-Information was OBJ
tanned Monday from one of the attaches of
the war office from which it is fair,to ASSUME
that government expects quite lively times
in Egypt during the present campaign
against the mahdi, The gentleman stated
that Gen Lord WolseIey had sent urgent
kilograms to the war secretary requesting
the immediate despatch of reinforcements
for the purpose of holding Osman Digna in
check, aud preventing that aggressive lieu
tenant of the mahdi from harassiugsshis rear,
or custing up the roads behind him Gen.
Wolsely,' said this informant has intimated
all along in his dispatches that he expected
some hard fighting before the campain
ended and has never lost any oppor-
tunity to impress the home government
with the Importance of sending out several
other battaIions in addition to the force al
ready in Egypt" The above is partially
confirmed by the receipt by The Central
News of Dispatch from Malta, stating that
the commanding officer at that place had
received a dispatch ordering the immediate
embarkatiou on the steamer Poonab OF the
Peniusaiar and Oriental line of another bat
TALON of troops for Alexandria.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
Ouinine from Coal.
fThe Current

a chemist of Munich has invented process
whereby q wkite powder, which has all the
properties of quinine may be produced from
coal. 1t always happens this way Just
about the time product of nature becomes
SO essential that apprehension is excited lest
the natural supply may fail, or its price be-
comes so high that the poorer man can not
buy it, somebody comes to the rescue with a
sufficient recourse
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
Tho Aa,nirai MORRISON Disaster.

LONDON. Jan. ga dispatch has been
received here froIn Holyhead stating that
the missing boat Of the Admiral Moorson
had been picked up. The boat, at the time
of the rescue, contained eleven persons in
all They We're greatly exhausted, AMI ex-
hibited signs Of extreme suffering froin
hunger and exposure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

Sylvia Duboice, negress, who eeleH
brated her 10th birthday last August,
lives in restitution on the bleak summit
of Lowland Mountain, in New Jersey, ana
is believed to be The oldest person in the
limited STATES
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

A girl in Knoxville was struck in the
face by her father. The blow was light,
but it was the first she had ever received
from him, and. worse still, her sweetheart
was present. She fell i'll that same day,
sank steadily during year, and is now
dead
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

CAIRO Jan % Gen Stewards forces
started from Gakdul wells Jan. Il for
Meammeh Their water is carried in iron
TANKS and caoutchouc bags Two pints are
served daily to each person, exclusive Of the
quantity used for cooking purposes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
Serious Illness of Popa Leo,

RoME, Jan. 20. Considerable anxiety pre-
walls in church circles over the alarming i'll
ness Of the pope He is confined to his bed
with fever oceasioned 10y a severe attack Of
rheumatism Grave fears are entertained
lest The attack on his holiness Will prove
fatal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
The Observation-Disclosures Item

BROOKLYN Jan. 20-Louis Pearsall, II
years old, while examining rifle which he
thought unloalei at his home PA Smith
street, accidentally slippel the hammer
and the bullet entered the head of his little
sister Lizzie, iniiictng what is supposed to
lie fatal wound. The boy was arrested
and held to wait the action of the coroner
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
Adiutant General OF indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 20.-Governor
Gray Monday appointed Capt George W
Keontz, o one-armed soldier Of Richmond,
to be adiutapt general, to succeed Capt
Ca.naban He was dark horse
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

For chills. fever, ague, and weakness,
Coldens Liquid Beef Tonic. Golden $;
take no other. OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
Remarkable Cure Of scrofals.

William S. Baker, of Lewis, Ne9o
county. Ind, writes as follows: My son
was taken with Scrofula in the hip when
only two years old. We tlied several
physicians, but the boy got no relief from
their treatment Noticing your ScovIll 5
Sarsaparilla and Stillingia or Blood and
Liver Syrup, recommended so highly, |
bought some of it of you in The year 1867,
and continued taking it till the sores fin.
ally healed up. He is now 81 years OF
age, and, being satisfied that your medi.
cine did him so much good when be used
it, we want TO try again in another case,
and write to you TO get some more.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

Brooke Herford: But the more we can
get clear out of that vicious circle of think.
ing Of ourselves either in our religion or in
our intellectual studies the better.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
Trust No 0fhars.

Why endure the agonles of neuralgia,
when Benson's Capcine Plasters will
quickly relieve it. 25c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

The average glass of whisky. for which 10
or 10 cents is paid, costs one-sixth of cen.
at the distillery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

The Sandwich Islanders have their
money made in the United States and buy
their whisky in England.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
frrrnrYrEFgTEsE u ~: ! . Z Z. zE.EgEsEVsEgN

Boston has joined the crusade against
slow street cars.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
ROCK ISLAND & MERCER co.. R. r.

LEAVE ARRIVE.
Mail, Observation-Disclosures. 9:10 \. ". 3:1jT. -.
Accommodation. ...-.. 6:3p $50 N
:" ,......I2:45 P. ". 1l.fjA H.
.......4 100 p. II. 5.&VP Nj
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20

President Arthur owns the handsomest
gun in the country 1t was present
from Victor Bogy, of Belgium.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-20
The New Leaf.

Jan. I. Swore off.
,. Canghtcold
3. Bad cough.
Was told
Rock and rye
ID knock il high
Erin kite.
Friend and /
Sat all night
Good and tight.
l. Painted town
Rosy red.
3 Broken down,
Large head,
Aching sore;
Don't think
Ever drink
Any more.
- Winnipeg Sftin
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
Personal Mention.

John I. Ensor, Esq, Editor of the
Towson Herald, was in the city to
day.
The Misses Fowler, daughters of
Sheriff Fowler, who have been visit
ing Baltimore, have returned home.
Mr.. w. III. German, brother of Sen
ator A. P. German, was in Annapolis
yesterday.
Mrs. p. @. GendalI, relic of the late
VIM. B. Gendall, is lying critically i'll
at her residence on East street. Mrs
g. is one of our Oldest inhabitants,
being in her 84th year.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11

The latest information from Wash.
ington makes the erection of federal
building in this city exceeding doubt
ful for the present at least. The Sem
ate bill appropriating 100000 for
that purpose has been passed by that
body, and now lies on the speakers
table awaiting the action of the House.
The House committee have made a
favorable report, but it is thought
that the House will take no further
action on. the bill, as it is the deter
mination of majority of that body
not to vote a dollar out of the
treasury that is not actually needed
to carry on the government.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
LATEST NEWS.
CITY zs1 COUNTY.
LOCAL NEWS OF THE DAY
The DiaIec,ic Society.

The Dialectic Society convened in
Mcdowell Hall, st. Sohn's College
on last evening at 45 p. m with ex-
Judge d. Il. Magruder in the chair.
After transacting the usual prelimi
nary business, the Committee on Re-
vision of the Constitution, consisting
of James nj. Munroe, Lieut. Charles
w. Foster and James Fl. Hodges,
submitted their report. The consti-
tuition as revised by the committee
was quite an Improvement on the or
iginal, being more comprehensive aud
gave to the society a wider scope of
action. But Notwithstanding the
faithful and admirable work of the
committee, the instrument received
considerable opposition before its
adoption and the discussions bad up
on the rendered amendments were
spirited and interesting and occupied
the society until late hour. Eugene
Wathen and Durby A. Lynch, COM
mittee on membership, reported favor
ably the names of the following for
active membership who were unani-
mously elected: j. Roland Brady,
John Ireland, Edward G. CAN'T, John
Writ Randall, Frank III. Stockett, Jr
James L. Briscoe, Jr. and George 4.
Martin The names of number of
the most prominent citizens of Anna
polls were submitted for honorary
membership and unanimously elected.
Owing to the lateness of the hour.
upon motion of Dennis Claude of A.,
the debate was postponed until the
next meeting. subject: "Should the
wealth of the Individual be limited by
Law; to be discussed affirmatively by
b. G. Harrington, Lieut.. G. w. Fos-
ter negatively by James I'll. Hodges
and George Munroe QUESTION for de-
bate next Tuesday evening week, re-
solved: That trial by Jury should be
abolished, to be argued affirmatively
by f. Eugene Wathen, negatively by
Durby A. Lynch. The public are
cordially invited to attend regularly
the meetings efthe society.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
Naval Cadets In Chinese Service.

Information has been received here
that Naval Cadet Tilton, late of the
Naval Academy, Annapolis, aud now
in the Chinese service, commanded
the only Chinese vessel that captured
q French vessel in late conflict. Cap
tain Tilton was thereupon made q
commander in the Chinese navy. Ex-
Naval Cadets Sparkling and Tenant
are going to China also to enter the
Chinese navy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
The Cold Wave.

The cold wave from the northwest
reached here about noon yesterday J,
the wind blowing perfect gale and
driving everything bofore it. AS night
approached the cold increased in in
tensity, and by 7 O'Clock the murcury.
had fallen to 10 degrees, and o'clock
this morning it stood at zero-eight
degrees below any point it has reach
ed this winter. Hydrants that were
at all exposed to the cold, and even
many that were protected, were hard
frozen this morning, putting house
keepers and others to great inconve-
nience, and making the plumbers
"smile at the calamity of their neigh
bors. ;,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
The Board Of Visitors and the Expelled
Students OF st. Johns.

The Board of Visitors and Cover
nors of St. Johns College, consisting
of Major Sprigg Harwood, j. Schaaf
Stockett, William 7. Iglehart, DR..
George Wells, DR.. VIM. G.. Ridout.
and DR.. r. Chase Green, (who ought
to be able to dissect the case,) had a
lively meeting last night in the presi-
dents room, over the cases of Messrs.
Duvall and Will, the two students dis
missed for boiling professor out of
his room in Pinkney Hall, a few
nights ago The two students were
present and made statements. The
proceedings were held with closed
doors, and the particulars were not
made public. 1t is said, however, of
the number of trustees present, they
were nearly evenly divided on the
questions of sustaining the Faculty in
their action. The difference betwe cen
dismissed" and expelled" was re-
viewed and discussed at length. 1t
was stated that the conclusions of the
trustees would first be submitted to
the Faculty before making them pub.
lie. In the meantime the students
believe the action of the board is fa-
vorabIe to them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
wEDDINe AZ 81. ANNE.s.


and Miss Nellie Rkd0mt.
Ensign Robert B. Dashiell, popu-
lar young naval officer, was married
this afternoon at st. Anne's Protest
ant Episcopal Church to Miss Nellie
Ridout, of this city, daughter of the
late Weems Ridout of this county.
There was a large attendance of
friends of the contracting parties in
cluding many naval officers aud ladie 5
from the Academy. The ceremony
was performed by the groom's father,
Rev. DR.. Dashiell. The bridesmaids
were the Misses Mamie and Bessie
Ridout, sisters of the bride; and the
groomsmen, Messrs. Paul Dashiell
and Nicholas Brewer, jr. The Rev.
DR.. Sam'l Ridout gave the bride away.
The ushers were Ensign Wood and
Hewes of the navy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
Thought he was on Fire.

Between IL and o'clock this morn
ing, q a0lored man ran up and down
Maryland avenue and Prince George
street, creating great racket by how
ling like mad man. 1t was first
thought he had fallen and hurt him.
self, but it afterwards transpired that
he had believed himself on fire. and
was yelling for somebody to extin-
guish him. It is said to be fact
that person suffering from severe
cold becomes so benumbed at times.
that be imagines himself on FIRE. Et
may be added, however, that a little
"6re-water" will cause this feeling.
as 10 this case, last night being very
cold one.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
War Claims Allowed Citizens Of Anne
Arundel.

The House committee on war claims
reported bin yesterday to pay the fol-
lowing claims of citizens of Anne
Arundel county, which have been al
lowed by the accounting officers of
the Treasury Department: To John
w. Williams, administrator Of Fay
cite Ball, $5O5; to Nicholas Brewer,
Jr., executor of Nicholas Brewer, of
Annapolis, $S98.25.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
What the ssCapltal'' Man Would Like
to See.


Milder weather than we have been
having.
Business take "boom" once more
in Annapolis.
Business enterprises encouraged in
Annapolis.
Every body happy and prosperous
with plenty to do.
The political factions in this county
united and happy.
A ire-bell on every street corner
and boy to pull the string.
A more conveniently arranged
school building for Annapolis.
Better times tor the laboring man
and more money in bis pockets.
Cleveland inaugurated and business
througout the country improved.
The Local Improvement Associa-
tion encouraged in their good work
Coal cheaper in winter than in sum-
mer and less suffering by the poor.
The Governors Guards realize
handsome sum from their ball tonight.
A preparatory school at Annapolis
for our biyalvous navy and piscicul-
ture training.
The enterprising Grant, of the Skat-
ing Rink, satisfied with Annapolis
patronage.
Everybody to subscribe to the CAPT.
TAL-the best newspaper published in
Annapolis.
Our citizens patronize home mer.
chants when they have purchases to
make, and merchants and business
men patronize home printing when
they have job work done.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
The Tuesday CIub.

The Tusday Club, an elite organi-
zation of this city, held its regular
meeting last night at the residence of
Mrs. Jno. Magruder, GIucester st.
The meeting was one Of unusual To-
terest and pleasure, every one exer
ting himself to add attraction to the
occasion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
Masonic Opera House.

A large, select and appreciative au-
dience assembled at Masonic Opera
House last night to see Miss Jennie
Calef in the beautiful and enchanting
play, entitled M'Liss." The play
was charming, and its adaptation to
nature was particularly characterized
by the company Miss Calef is a
charming little actress, vivacious and
mirthful, true to nature throughout
her role, and possessing that influence
over her audience as to be able to
move them to merriment or tears at
will. To night Little Muffets " will
be presented, and tomorrow night
Miss Calef will take the leading char
acterin "Fanchon," Maggie Mitchell's
favorite play, and said to be her equal
if not superior, in that great play
Miss Calef aud her company come
highly recommended by the press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11

The next lecture of the course, in
the Presbyterian Church, will be de-
livered on the evening of the 10Th,
inst. The subject Of the lecture will
be Among the Books" Tickets 10
cents-to be had Of the scholars of the
sabbath school.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-11
Counting the Electoral Vote.

Both Houses Of congress were to
meet in joint session to-day at noon
TO count the electoral vote. OF course
Messrs. Cleveland and Hendricks will
pc declared elected, as there are no
yb 8 conventions this time.