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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
A WARNING TO BARRlOS.


The Central American Dictator Told to
Go Slow.
WASHINGTON CITY, Marcl 19-In the
senate executive session Tuesday. Eimunds'
resolution, which the senate has been c1nsid
ing in the last two or three sessions, Is a con
ditiunal declaration of war against
Guatemala and Honduras. 1t recte5 the
well-know facts in regard to the attempt
Of BGrrioS to override four Central Ameri-
can states, and then declares that in view OF
our interests in Nicaragua, his course is
unfrienlly to the United States, and warns
him that if he does not desst it will
be the duty Of the United States to use
whatever means may be necessary
to stop him. This resolut on was rather Ian
guidly debated, because most Of the debate
has already occurred and because very few
senators have been Opposiss the resolution.
The resolution was adopted by vote Of 40
to I, the affirmative vote being cast
by both Republicans and Democrats,
aud the negative vote consisting of
five or six Democrats and one or two
Republicans. Among the Democrats Of the
minority were Blackburn of Kentucky, and
Ransom and Vance Of North Carolina. This
action was preclpitated probably 10y letter
from Secretary Bayard to Miller, chairman
of the foreign affairs committee, i'll which a
history Of affairs in Guatemala is given, and
the secretary ays this government cannot
countenance any subyersion of the autonomy
Of the Central American states
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19

CHICAGO. March - About dusk Tuesday
evening a man walked into the Partisan res
taurant at Al Fifth avenue with what ap-
paared TO be bundle of shawls and wraps,
fastened together with a strap He ordere l
supper, after placing his bundle on a chair
near by, hut before the meal was served h,
got up and Went out Of the place, leaving
the bundle behind. The walters were sur
prised to hear the whine of an infant is ;nin
from the shawlS soon after, and upon open
ing them up discovered baby girl snugiy
cnsconsed therein Mrs Gonestan, the
wife of the proprietor, viii adopt the child
if it is not claimed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19

WASHINGTON CITY, March I9.-Wednes-
day was the presidents 4Sth birthday, al
though he was apparently oblivious Of the
fact until reminded Of il. 1t had not been in
tended to observe the anniversary in any
way, but the large number of callers con
tinuaIly reminded Mr. Cleveland by express
sions Of good wishes, which were
courteouSIy acknowledged. The east
room was still brilliantly deco
rated from Tuesday evenings reception
and presented an impre ssive sight when the
president received the hundreds Of people
who had assembled to pay respectssand wish
the president "happy birthday" The
only birthday present received up to late
hour in the afternoon was an immense bo-
quet of violets, to which was attached card
extending the compliments of little miss, to
whom the president was conspicuously po-
lite when she was introduced few days
ago, and who is only years old.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
CIevcland's First Official Reception.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 19.-President
Clevelanl's first official reception, held
at the White House Tuesday
evening, was satisfactory and sac.
cessful affair, and in its features recalled
some of the brilliant entertainments given
in the mansion by President Arthur, The
members of the diplomatic corps, the
Justices Of the supreme and local
courts, the senators and repre-
sentatives in congress, and the
officers of the army and navy md
marine corps were the guests summoned on
this occasion. The parlors were elaborately
decorated and the toilets Of tho ladies were
elegant in the extreme, and,
together with the gorgeous uniforms Of the
diplomatic corps made scene of great
briIliancy. Ex-President Arthur was present
and was invited to join the receiving party,
where he had an animated talk with Secre-
tary BaVarl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
Civil Service ReforE,crs Painfully Sur.
prised.

BALTIMORE, March l9-The executive
committee Of the civil service reform asso-
cation of Maryland adopted resolution
Tues lay saying:
The selection af Eugene Higgins for the
responsible position of appointment clerk in
the treasury department has been painful
surprise to this as ociatiOn and all friends
of honest government in the state OF
Maryland, and is expicable only ON
the supposition that the secretary OF the
treasury was ignorant. OF tine character and
antecedents of the person chosen; that the
Civil Service Reform association, of Mary
land, urgently suggests his immediate
removal therefrom, showing as a cause for
such action that his reputation in this com
munity is not that of n man of integrity and
honor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
The Senate in Session.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 19.-The chair
laid before the senate the resolution offered
by Miller of New York, authorizing the
committee of agriculture and forestry to sit
during the recess of congress to consider the
best means of preserving the forest of the
pullic domain, and to employ a clerk al the
regular per diem. to be paid from the con
tngent fund of the senate Cochren pro
tested against the resolution and Van Wyck
criticised it, but it passed-21 to 2j, and
thea the senate went into executive session
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
or,stfnction to n.s sr.....

uusJfJction to nIs srun,
danger of rejecting it after he has succeeded
in getting 1t beyond the danger point The
general is almost impatient in his expacta
ton of the arrival of his daughter, Mrs.
Sartoris.
DR.. Douglass still expresses the opinion
tnat there is no danger of sudden termina-
ton of the generals illness. and added
81 hope that lie will live for long time vet.
1t would better for him to die before he
suffers very much As yet he has no pain. y
DIR. Douglass said these short maps we're not
of much benefit; the general needed twenty
four hours sleep.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
.Ivs,erious pIurder in IreIand.

CORK, March ~. The mutilated bodies OF
two men were discovered on the road-bed Of
the Cork & Bandon railway Wednesday
morning The particulars If what is un
doubtedly a horrible crime are still shrouied
in mystery. The bodies showed that the
men bad been hacked and gashed in a fear
ful manner. 1t is supposed that they were
murdered in one OF the carriages, and The
bodies afterward thrown out of the window,
while the train was in motion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19

PoRr JARVIS, N. Y, March l9.-There
is considerable excitement Oh tho Sus-
quehanna division of the Erie over
the finding of a human hand and
part of an arm in the fire box Of q
locomotive When the fireman of the way
freight train went to the engine Tuesday
morning at Hornellsville lie discovered in
the fire box the upper part of an arm burnoI
10 crisp. There are many theories, one
Icing that it is all that remains of an entire
body; another that the arm is all there was
e =.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19

ELIZABETH, N j., March 10 The paraf-
fine factory at EIizabethport was fired
Wednesday morning by the bursting of a
still, and was totally destroyed. The loss is
Sl5O0OO to 100000; no insurance. The
factory employed fifty hands. 1t was owned
by Theoholis NJ. Mare, of 4S Exchange
Place. New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
rhe Rnnnrt nn MiIIer,s NomInntIon.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 19.-The
senate com:nittee on finance Wednesday
held a brief session and agreed to report
favorabiy the nomination of J. S. Miller
of West Virginia, to be commissioner of
internal reNanua
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
TIRED NATURES SWEET REsToRER
Something That is Denied the Sick Soldier
Waiting for Nellie.

New York, March I9.-Gen. Grant had
more sleep Tu esday night than he has en-
loved in the last three days. He awoke in
the morning refreshed, but still very feeble.
Shortly after midnight the general was sleep
ing. He was restless, and all the sleep he
got would probably not aggregate four hours
but that amount proved great restorer
The disease has not yet brought any severe
pain. If it were located anywhere else, tie
physicians could battle it to much better
advantage The trouble, however, is the
~ blowing food and the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
Ordered to Move On.

PARIS, March 19 Eugene Davis, the Irish
agitator who was expelled from France with
Mossrs Stephens and Leroy. took refuge at
Verrieres, Switzerland, but has received an
intimation from the Swiss authorities that
he is not wanted in that country Stephen
and Leroy are in Belgium.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
Proposals Regarding the suez Cana,

LONDON, March l9-At the Forthcoming
conference of the powers regarding the SueE
canal, to lie held at Paris, England will sub
nit two proposals: First, that the canal be
declared an arm Of the sea second, that il
lie held absolutely neutral.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
Fire at Atlanta. Ga.

ATLANTA, Ga, March l9-The James
bank building, six stories high, corner OF
Alabama and Whitehall streets, was com
pletely destroyed by fire Tuesday morning
Loss, 500, 600; insurance, $1,000. Edward
Meyer, of Mercer's hotel was seriously
injured by an explosion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19

Mrs Custer, the widow of the gallant
general, has written book describing her
lifo and adventures on the plains. 1t is
called Boot and Saddle Harper e.
Brothers will publish 1t this month.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
Another Place Filled.

WASHINGTON CITY. March 19-Francis
Wharton, an eminent Rhode Island lawyer,
has been selected by Secretary Bayard and
Attorney General Garland to be law officer
of the state department at S., 500, vice Judge
OConnor, resigned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
Eelnw Zero In New England.

DOVER, N H., March l9-The mercury
ranged throughout Stafford county. New
Hampshire, and York county, Maine
Wednesday morning, 8 to 23 degrees below
zero, New Durham and Alton Bay, N H.
being the coolest points
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
Bond Call Looked For.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 19--It is re-
ported that Secretary Manning will issue q
bond call in few days for $4,000, ,000 of 3
per cents to mature May l.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
K;il.d a vomsp sug,a.e Ri,I.

MADISON. Wis, March - In the senate
the senate bill granting suffrage TO women
at municipal elections was killed Tuesday
II to 10
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday The 7lh
day Of April, A. D., 1855, in the respective wards
or precincts and at the usual voting places in the
city Of Rock Island, an election will be held for
the following officers, to-wit
CITY OFFICERS,
One Mayor for two years,
One City Clerk for two years
One City Treasurer for two years,
One City Attorney for two years,
One Aldermas in the First Ward for two years,
One Alderman in the Second Ward for two years
One Alderman in the Third Ward for two years,
One Alderman in the Fourth Ward for two years
one Alderman in the Fifth Ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Sixth Ward for two years,
One Alderman in Seventh Ward for two years.
TOWNSHIP oFYIcERs.
One Supervisor or one year.
FOur Assistant Supervisors for one year,
One Assessor for one year,
One Police Magistrate for four years,
Two Justices of the Peace for four years,
Three Constables for four years.
Which election shall be open at O'Clock In the
morning and continue open until O'Clock la the
afternoon Of that day.
ROBERT KOEHLER,
City and Town Clerk.
Dated Rock Island, j., this 18th day Of March,
A. d., 1885.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
Snomstorm In the South

PETERSBURG, Va, March 19--A heavy
snowstorm prevailed in Virginia and North
Carolina Tuesday night From six to ten
inches fell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19

Purify your blood. tone up the system,
and regulate the digestive organs by TAX
ing Hoods Sarsaparlla. Sold by all
druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19

As precaution against cholera, a house
toulouse inspection hiss been ordered in New
York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE Wis. Marcl Is.
WHeat-Ste4dy; NJ. , 74&c; March,
49,; April, 14sc; May, 05.c, June, 7SS4c.
Corn-Steady; No ., 4J15c Oats-ActIve;
No :, 29}9t. Rye Easier; No. :, 65lfo
Barley -Sueady; No. =, 55Ac; extra NJ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
ST LOUIS.
ST LOUIS. March IS.
Toledo.

TOLEDO. March s
Wheat-F Imcr and quiet; No. > ca h and
March I7&c hi1; April, 7S;5y, May, 7gJ<c;
JUNE. SJ'kc bid; No. > soft, Sic Corn
Duil; NJ. : cash, 4S SAc asked March 43l4c
BIZ, April ur May, 45tlc lid, Oats-Qle.; !;
\. ls@5' Clover Seei-Dul:
plims II and March, 500 lid April
81 - a,krI
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-19
Detroit.

DETROIT, Mic:l., March is.
Wheat-Weak; No white, SIC cash;
SS}5c April; S91c May; 70 : red, SIC
cash. SIC and nominal April; SS]5c May;
No 5 red, 754&1j1so. Corn No. q
iSzc Oat,-Ll, hU mixed. 32&c; No. Z
white, 931Sc; No. :, SIC bid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-15

A REMEDY FoE Observation-Disclosures oil
children are suffering from diphtheria, and the
skill of the best physicians frequently proves use
less against Tho attack OF the dread disease. 1t
often happens that simple remedy IS Of more
value in sumo cases than the most skil!fu treat
mcnt, and just at this time all suggestions which
bear the evidence Of worth arc interesting and
valuable. 4 communication TO the Post DiSp0trh
gives remedy which the writer declares WA,
tried with Success in the case of the son OF of
the city letter carriers and which is believed to be
very effective. 1t i: at least harmless ard there
can be no i'll results from test of its efficacy.
Tho recipe is AZ follows: Place black oxide TO
the depth of half al inch in an ordinary tumblcr
and put In enough muriatic acid 10 foln paste.
This mixture should be placed on the floor Of the
room or, what Is even better, under the bed oc
cupied by the patient. The fumes Of the mixture
will rise and will be breathcd by tho sufferer in
this way the germs of the disease will be killed
and relief will be afforded in few hours time
ST Louis Post Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-15

The BEST Misunderstanding general.
ly it is not to tine laboratory Of the chemist
that we should go for cur potash salts, but
to the laboratory of nature, and more es-
pecially to that of the vegetable kingdom.
They exist in the green parts of all vegeta-
bles. This is illustrated by the manufac-
ture of commercial potash from the ashes
of twigs and leaves of timber trees. The
more succulent the vegetable the greater
the quantity of potash it contains, though
there are some minor exceptions 10 this.
AS l have already stated we extract and
waste a considerable portion of these salts
when we boil vegetables and throw away
the pottage which our wiser and more
thrifty neighbors add to their every day
menu. When We eat raw vegetables, as in
salads, we obtain all their potash. Fruits
generally contain important quantities of
potash salts, and it is upon these especially
that the possible victims of lithic acid should
rely. Lemons and grapes contain them
most abundantly. Those who cannot af.
ford to buy these as articles of daily food
may use cream Of tartar which, when gen
uine, is the natural salt Of the grape
Popular Science Monthly.
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University of Virginia.

To-day the Board of Visitors Of the Uni,
versity Of Virginia were to have met to
elect successor to the late Professor South
all. The Board is constituted as follows:
Vim. Roane Rufllp, rector; Judge John
Bell, OF Cuipepert Col. q. L. Darb-r, Rock
iugham; &. w. Hansbrough, Roanoke
T. S. Blair, Richmond DR.. II. NJ. Taylor,
Richmond; Judge Z c. Burks, Bedford ;
AID Gen. Y d. Groner, Norfolk
The following named gentlemen desire TO
succeed Professor Southull; Mr.. Armistead
Gordon, Of Staunton; Professor Samuel B.
Davies, of Richmond; Mr.. J. P. Harrison,
of DanviIe; Mr.. J. II. Gilmore, Of Marion,
Smythe county; St. George Tucker, pro-
fessor of law in the University of West
Virginia Judge James Keith. of Fauquier !;
Colonel r. B. Berkeley, of Farmvlle, and
others.
A dispatch received al this Office this
evening says no election took place to-day,
but will probably be made tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-15

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-John.
sons executor against Kings administrator
and ais. Order striking cause from the
docket set aside, and cause reinstated to
former position on docket; and the order OF
commission set aside and the cause ordered
to be reargued.
Mcintosh, treasurer, against Braden aud
ais, and thirteen other cases. Argued and
submitted.
Parsons against the Commonwealth. Ar.
gued and submitted.
Greenhow, treasurer, against Nashon.
Argued for plaintiff in error.
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&S(gg:5 - AZ
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
GRESSI0NhL.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. Is, 1885.
SENATE

E.
Mr.. Hale, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported favorably the bill for the
relief OK the sufferers by the wreck of the
United State steamer Tallapoosa. The bill
was placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Miller, of California, introduced
bill to increase the pension Of Mrs. Francis
L. Thomas, widow of General George r..
Thomas from $3.50 to $1,000 a year-the
same as the pension already granted to the
widow of Admiral Farragut.
The Senate then proceeded to the con-
siderution of bills on its calendar.
HOUSE.
The Speaker laid before the House an es-
timato from the Commissioners of the Dis
trct of Columbia for an appropriation Of
$4,000 to enable them to maintain public
order during the ceremonies attending the
dedication of the Washington Monument
and the inauguration of the next President.
Referred
The House then, under special order,
proceeded to the consideration of the Nc
Pherson Funding Bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-15

A SNAKE SToRY.-In Paraguay, at Guaza Cna,
it is related that woman going to battle in the
lake laid her child down under neighboring
tree and walked down to the water. A gibola
however, which was Oh the lookout tor prey at
the shore sprang at her aud seized her before she
could escape. Soon afterward horseman passing
near heard some cries, ami on examining around
saw the child alone under Il tree. Suspectng
some disaster. he rode down to the lake and
there saw the huge snake swallowing the
woman who was already in up to the waist. Hasti-
" tying his two ]assoes together, the man threw
the moose over the woman under her arms and
squirting his horse sue eeded in drawing the
un fortunate woman's still palpitating b',ny fro:n
the hroat of the monster. Whether the woman
survived is not stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-15
a hreat.

DEFIANCE; Ohio, Jan. Is, A local paper
yesterday published q letter purporting to
cmbody the results Of series ofmeetDgs of
a secret order Of iaborers who have recently
been thrown out of employment in this city
and which number so members. The let.
ter recitcs that they are in destitute circum-
stances, unable to obtain credit, and will
have work or war If reiiefis not present
~ forthcoming the destruction Of the city
by fire is promised. Some regard the mat
ter lightly. There ere between four and
five hundred idle men in Defiance.
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THE TOBACCO CURE.-Ex-SenatorC Cling
man, of North Carolina, has made at least
one convert to his theory that tobacco is
the sovereign remedy for wounds, bruises
and sores. Senator Lapham says he knows
from experience the North Carolinian does
not exalt the curative properties OF the
tweed" too highly. Mr.. Lapham has tried
the remedy frequently. He says that he
had catarrhal sore in his nose which gave
him great annoyance The physician skill
and the lotions he prescribed failed to re
move or relieve it. One night the Senator
took short cigar stump, we'll moistened,
and inserted it in the nostrl so as to entirely
cover the sore. The next morning he says
the pain was gone. 4 thorough cure WAS
effected within these few hours. On one
occasion q brickmason, who was doing some
work at Mr.. Lapham's house, accidentally
drove the point of his trowel into the palm
Of his left hand, making an ugly wound.
The Senator, with his faith in tobacco, made
a poultico OF leaves Of that plant and applied
it. Within three or four days the wound
was so far healed that it never gave any
trouble Mr.. Lapham maintains, too, that
tobacco is an antidote for poison. Heknew
Of a case Of a back woodsman who was bitten
Ivy poisonous snake. He took an old clay
pipe which he had smoked for years, with
out ever for single time having cleaned it,
and pounded it into powder. Of this he
made poulice aud applied it TO the wound
made by the snakes fangs, with complete
success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-15
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 15.

SENATOR GEORGE, of Mississippi Wnen
he voted yesterday to place General eran'
on the retired list of the army with 1ull pay,
said che had made covenant with nimse.i
when he entered the Senate that upon all
questions that did not affect the honor OF
his people he would vote as though ne mao
worn the federal instead of the Confederate
uniform" If the republicans were not so
blinded by their hate for the people OF the
South, because the latter naturally support
the national party that was kinder to them
in the time of their deep distress, they
would know that not only every otner
Southern Senator and Representative IN
Congress, but every one OF their reputable
constituents is actuated by the same feelings
upon national questions as those which IN
huence Senator George, and that "neh
fairly investigated not one single ACT OF
theirs since the days of reconstruction Will
indicate the reverse.
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SHERMAN's LoYALTY.-Mr E. M. Richie
son, of Richmond who was proprietor of a

SHERMAN's LoYALTY.-Mr. E. NJ Richie
son, of Richmond, who was proprietor of a
wharf boat at Vicksburg, Miss, at the
breaking out Of the war, makes public the
substance of an interview he had at that
period with Major, now General, w. Z.
Sherman. Mr.. Richeson says he was arous.
ed from sleep one night by Capt. SPOTS, Of
the steamer Eclipse, who introduced him to
Major Sherman, who was then in command
of the regulars being transported from the
Baton Rouge arsenal to the northern side of
the line. Major Sherman said Mr.. Rich
eson, l had you walked up to ask if you
would be kind enough to take charge of the
corpse of one of my men and have the body
decently interred?" Mr. Richeson told
him he would He then asked the Major
what he thought of the situation. DO you
think there will be war, A1sjor?" Major
Sherman said: "Mr. Richeson, am afraid
there will be trouble" and then added lin
substance) 81 have spent many years in the
South, where have received only the kind
est treatment, and before I would fight
against those people would lose my right
arm" Mr.. Richeson Gays be is curious to
know whether Gen. Sherman remembers
this interview.