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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

WASHINGTON CRY. Dec. ia table
giveG in Commissioner MIXERS report on the
operations of the oleomargarine law shows
that the principal collections were made in
the First Illinoi, district, where 2.Gl3 700
pounds were taxed The other districts
where the collections were above the average
were as follows: Colorado, l0l ,957 pounds
Kansas, 2aS, 81; Third Massachusetts,, .I55,
S94; First New York, III, 5a: Second New
York, 255, 454; Rhode Island, 2S4 32j OF
the manufacturing establishments ten are
in the First Illinois. FIVE 10 Kansas, thres in
the Second New York, three in the Eighth
Ohio and five in Rhoie Island Neither Of
the old districts contain more than two fac
tories
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 1.-THE fol-
lowing is the vote in detail by which Sena-
tor Platt's providing for consid-
Grafton Of executive nominations in open
sessiou-was Wednesday laid upon the table:
Yeas-Alliscn, Beck, Call, Cameron, Chace,
Cheney, Cockrell, Calquitt, Edmunds,
Evarts, German, Gray, Harrison,
Hoar, ingalls,, Jones of Arkansas,
Mcmillan, Mcpherson, Maxey, Miller, Nor
gan, Morrill,. Pugh, Sabin, salisbury, Saw
yer, Sewell Spooner, Vest, Wathall, Whit
horne and Wilson Of Mary lands. Nays
Berry, Blair, Butler, Conger CAP ON, Dawes,
Dolpb, Eustis, Frye, George, Gibson, Haw-
ley, Mitchell Of Oregon, Mitchell of Penn
sy!vania, Plat, Plumb Sas;man, Van
Wyck, VOORHEES,, Williams and Wilson of
Iowa--ol
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

CHICAGO, Dec. 1G.-The difficulties be-
tween the Lake Shore railroad and the
strikers have been settled James Monaghan,
president of the Switchmen's union. and
Plihy b. Smith, counsel for the road, have
held conference As result the company
will take back all the Old men, with the ex-
ception of the ones who were engaged in acts
Of violence against the corporation, and will
abolish the black list.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

for four or five
days. The arch
bishop declined to
state the object for
which he is called
away, but admitted
that it is for a ICON
ference on church
matters. " Immedi-
ately after the re-
ceipt of the tele-
gram from Cardi-
nal Gibbons Bishop
Macs of Covington
was summoned to
the arch-episeopal
residence in Cincin-
natl, and was in
conference with
ArehbishpD Elder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

New YORK, Dec ia report was pub.
lishej Tuesday that L divorce had been
granted to Mrs, A. L, Hopkins in her suit
for al absolute separation from her husband
the lawyers in the case said that this was not
true, The divorce could not have been OBJ
tanned by default because Mr.. Hopkins HIS
put in an appearance. Furthermore oil the
papers in the case have not Yet been put in.
and as Mr.. Hopkins has not Yet learned the
details of the charges alleged against him he
had no occasion to acquiesce in such settle
Elent of the litigation even if he desired tc
dc 60
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

LYNN, Mass, Dec. 1.-THE Lasters' union
and district No. 30 have reached an agree
lnent whereby further complications between
lie two organizations will lie avoided In
case of conflict between either of them
with the manufacturers the other will not
interfere. Knights will not finish shoes
made by nou-union lasters or lasters work
for those who scab on the knights and when
iasters are members of both organizations
before any price is submitted or strike en-
tered upon. a conference Is to take place be-
tween the executive boards of the two or
rani7atinns
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

CHICAGO, Dec Capt. Paul Boytor
was in the city Tuesday, and being seen by
a reporter, said there was no truth whatever
in tue story telegraphed from New York
that he had advertis u for 1909 men to 90
10 Mexico on filihustering expedition lie
never heard of Armand Cleo, claiming to be
Boyton's agent, and did not know of the
advertisement in the New York morning pa
pers until he saw the New York dispatch.
Boyton says he doesn't know Editor Cut
ting, and wouldn't go on fiiibustering
expedition into Mexico with him or any body
ptSp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
A Place FOR Mr.. Henderson.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 10 Mr.. II. c.
Rogers, deputy commissioner Of internal
revenue, has r, signed, The resignation is to
cake effect on the appnutG! ~ and qu1ii1 &
ton OF his successor This action was takrr
at the instance of the president Mr. Roger.
is Republican and has been liz Office for
many years. There are no charges against
him. 1t is generally understood that Mr.
Henderson. chairman Of tho Indiana stat,
Democratic committee, viii ha appointed tc
succeed him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN GoLD.

Albert Emminger, Covington Ky, was
afflicted with catarrh three years. He
says: after trying every known patent
medicine which saw advertised, none of
which helped me, Tried Panlllon (extract
of flax) Catarrh Cure as last resort. 1t
has made complete cure, and is worth
its weight in gold. l will give you other
references from parties who have been
cured 1t is no experiment. but posi-
tive cure" Large bottles $1.00 at H.
II, DeSanto'a,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

CHICAGO, Dec. l6-Chairman Pearson o:
the live stock board now claims that the
present state propriation. with the
amounts realized from sound animals, vii
cover the entire expense Of tire slaughter Q.
quarant!ned stock IN Chicago and vicinity,
One gentleman who has 100 head of cattle a;
the Chicago distilleIy wcs allowed 10 re
move and kill portion Of his herd W-ednes
day, There are yet 400 cattle a: the En-.
pire distillery TO kill Mr, Pearson expect.
the board to complete the work of slaughter.
ing before Christmas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

BISMARCK, D. T.. Dec. l6--Particulars OF
& husbands brutality reached here Tuesday,
and there is great indignation among the
people of the entire comfy Mrs Valentine,
o wife and mother, was brought to the hos
pital in this city with both feet frozen 50
mat they will have 20 be anputatad She
vas driven by her husband from her hone
during the recant blizzard and com
rtejled to wander about IN the storm until
found UNCONSCIOUS 10y passing naighbor
The neighbors are highly incensed and
threats OF violence against Valentino are
7tunnrOuS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
CRIME OF A CONGRESSMAN.
How James W. Reid, of North Carolina,
Keeps Himself in Money.

Keeps Himself in Money.
New YORK, Dec. g A Raleigh On. c.
special to The Times says: The air is full of
talk concerning the criminal conduct of Con
gresham james W. Reid, of Greensboro dis
trict Before election Mr. Reid was publicly
charged with obtaining money from the
Wachoria bank in Winston by using an or
der of Rockin ham county, of which he
was treasurer, when, in fact,
the order was issued for the
purpose of paying a county debt. 1t is now
-;scertained that Mr.. Reid has raised $50, 0J0
on property not worth over 5000, and that
he has pledged his salary as congressman
until the 4th of March to more than one per
sson and raised money in this way. He OBJ
tained ten days leave of absence and is now
reported TO have gone to Canada He is not
IN Washington and has not been for several
days General regret is expressed. He
sSmes of good family. His father, the Rev
Numa f. Reid, was the ablest Methodist di-
vine i'll the state, and the son inherited the
.1itiiltieS of the father
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
Work ON the River and Harbor Bin.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 1.-THE house
committee on rivers and hafbors beganwork
Wednesday on the river and harbor bill.
The work, beginning with the state Of Maine
proceeded as far as Maryland The Commit
tee is giving but p per cent. of the ensin-
GERS estimates, and it is the intention tc
keep the aggregate of the bill within 5000,
900 or 5000, 900. The committee is in daily
communication with members of the senate
committee on commerce, the idea being tc
frame bill which will meet the approval Of
both houses us nearly as possible.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
AN ENTERpRIsINa, RELIABLE HOUSE.

Hartz & Bahnsen can always be relied
upon. not only to carry in stock the best
of every thing, but to secure the Agency
for such articles as have well known mer
it, and are popular with the people,
thereby sustaining the reputation of being
always enterprising, and ever reliable.
Having secured the Agency for the cele-
brated DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will sell it on positive
guaranteer. 1t will surely cure any and
every affection of Throat, Lungs, and
Chest, and to show our confidence, we
invite you to call and get Trial Bottle
Free.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

during the entire afternoon and evening, the
archbishop in the meantime refusing to see
any callers.
The greatest Importance attaches to con-
ference of such dignitaries of the Roman
Catholic church as Archbishop Elder and
Cardinal Gibbons at this time, when, accord
ing to all indications, Rome is about to speak
on the labor question, and when there are SC
many rumors af1oat that the church is about
10 discipline the Rev. DIR. Edward McGlynn, of
this city, for active partisanship in the
Henry George movement The result Of
the conference of the distinguished pre-
la ties will be awaited with the greatest in.
tareSt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

People who think themselves endowed
with liberal supply OF wisdom, pay
many dollars TO insure their stores and
dwellings against loss By fire, yet neglect
to guard their lives against inroads Of
colds. when the same can be done by
purchasing one bottle Of Bnrks' White
Pine balsam.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

The properties of Mishie!'s Herb Bit
tiers are wholly medicinal. 1t is COM
pounded on scientific principles upon a
German formula, 200 years old. Clergy.
men, temperance people. and all Other
classes who oppose strong drink on prin-
clple, endorse and recommend our great
household remedy. 1t is a sure cure for
kidney and liver complaints.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

IN Massachusetts, says the Boston
Transcript republican paper, lit is
pretty safe to say that hundreds of men
who supported Mr.. Blaine two years ago
have materially changed their opinion of
him. and are now ready TO sustain Mr.
Cleveland should he be the democratic
candidate two years hence"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

The best ON earth can truly be said of
Grigg's GiYcerine Salve, which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds aud all other sores
viii positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or mouey refund-
ed. Only Is cents. Sold by druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

WASHINGTON CITY. Dec 16-Special
Treasury Agent W. H. Osborn, who has
been abroad investigating ulderraluatons
Of cutlery, has made a report containing
charges against prominent cutlery importers
Of New York, and also rejecting upoa Az.
praiser McMuilen OF The New Yora custom
house Certain foreign houses are men
toned as having been singularly favored in
the matter of low valuation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

NEWTON, Ills, Dec. I6--The body CT
George Brooks was found on the railroad
track near his home mangled almost past
recognition. He bad been murdered, and
nearly $500, which he was bringing home
from Nincennes. stoLen. MIR. Brooks was 8
years of age AMI owned large saw mill in
t.rpkits
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

Little Apricot pills are very small
purely vegetable, sugar coated pill
which acts upon the liver and bile in such
manner as TO secure all the benefits of
n prompt and active liver medicine with
out any of the unpleasant effects which
usually attend the use of ordinary liver
pills and remedies.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 10 The six test
cases from the court of claims 1.-THE French
spoliation claims) were Wednesday referred
to Chairman fucker, as a sub-conpnittee Of
the house committee on judiciary
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. i6-The com
mittee on coinage, weights and measures, III
structed Lanham to move in the house dur
ing The consideration of the sundry civil bill
an amendment providing for the redemption
of the trade dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

WASHINGTON, CITY, Dec. Ii The con
ference report on the Interstate commerce
bill has been signed by all the conferee, ex-
cept Senator Platt, and is ready for pre-.
sentation to the two houses. Senator Platt
will not sign it. His principal objection is
the prohibition of pooling.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

HERE is an admission from Blaine
p .pcr, the Albany Journal; The
strength of President Cleveland IN the
campaign of 1884 was due to the support
he received from the business element.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

PEORIA, Ills, Dec 16-Word was received
here Wednesday from Montreal that j. Fin.
ley Hoke, the defaulting bookkeeper of the
Merchants National bank of this city had
been remanded for extradi.ion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
To BE Governor of Montana.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 10.-The presi-
dent has sent to the senate another large
batch of recess appointments, also the nomi-
nation Of Preston HI. Leslie of Kentucky, to
be governor af Montana
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

MUNcIE, Ind, Dee. l6--The Lake Erie &
Western railroad, from Sl.ndusky, Ohio, to
Bloomington, Ills, was sold Tuesday at the
court house in this city under decree Of the
United States circuit court. The division
from Munfie to Bloomington sold for s., 49,
600, the division from Muncie to Fremont
So, 150, 900, and the division from Fremont to
Ssndusky s445,0O0. The entire road We,
bid in by Samuel Thomas and c. S Brice
New York CanitatiStS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
NeW Advertisements.
TO ADVERTISERS.

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veatisement in One Million issues of leading
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

the appeal Of James
Gordon Bennett from
the award against him
Of 81, 600 in favor of
Cyrus W. Field for
libel. The court of APP
peals in its decision
sets aside the verdict
of the lower court on
the ground that MIR.
Bennett is not a Brit
ish subject and does
not reside in Great
RrifuS, Thn ao,,.4
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.

Cardinal Gibbons Summons Archbishop
Elder to Baltimore.
NEW YORK, Dec. l6-The Sun Wednes
day morning says: Archbishop Elder of
Cincinnati started for Baltimore Wednesday
morning He goes in response to a telegram
from Cardinal Gibbons He will be absent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
In the Hands of the Liquor Men.

GREENvILLE, Ala. Dec. t6-Ths liquor men
were successful in the election here Monday,
and they Immediately TOOK possession Of the
town. Tuesda y morning. as Col Cheves, of
Kentucky, and Mr.. Beauchamp of Georgia.
who have been speaking and canvassing for
the dry ticket, were taking the train for
Montgomery, Mayor Perry, with the town
marshal and others, attacked Cheves with
clubs and brass knHckleS. Beauchamp drew
his pistol to defend his friend. Both men
escaped by jumping on the moving train
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
ROCK ISLAND & PEORIA RAILWAY.
Depot Twentieth street
llCK island + PDQpIA
RAILW AY.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO TEE
EAST AND SOUTH

Trains leave Rock Island
800 a. IN. Way Freight.
s.4S g Fast Express.
i.40p. n. Mail and Express
s.5G Through Freight and AccomGodati"u
Trains STRIVE at Rock Island:
INA m. Through Freight and Accommodation
2.d5 p. m. Mail and Express
$40 :" Fast Express.
800 " Way Freight
The FAST EXPRESS, leaving RocK Essnd AT 20
N. arrives at Peoria 1e2n y. M. At Springfield
lisp. m, NJ Decatur AEON. m. Jacksonville 10
=. NJ. Alton 7.2n p. m. ST T.onis : Is p m. and
Tcrrr Hante HEST. M, THE SANE DAY Nakiro
his the BEST snG QUICKEST route 20 all point
,arthCAst,
The 80 p. m. train makes close connection Al
2slys With c. r. Il Q. for points west: arriving ei
iaeshIrC ~ 325 p. m. at Burlington 6.i0 n m.
Fsokuk 10 y r. m, and at Quincy 10 05 z. m.
Arriving ct Peoria al $40 y. M. making clos,
-anreciioEs with the |. r. S " and = PSV
FOR IndiS-spolis. connecting there With Al 'ss'
rairs for ,rr east and sonth.
~ FAST TINE SURE CONNECTIONS apo
stes as low az by sry o'hsr -outn
r. Z. CABLE. re. SrpCEHOCSE
Gen' Supi. Gcr' TIT Az
The 6 50 n. m, Accommodation leaves every H.
except sGndav
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

Britain, The court CYRUS W. FIELD,
hollis therefore, that the substituted service
in the case was Illegal Mr. Field is con
demned to pay the costs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

LONDON, Dec. 16-Fhe court Of appeals
Wednesday rendered a decision in the case OF
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16

sS For notices il preference &c Special E5crr
s!oRs changes Of time G-d Other tons az i1'.r; q
In connection with the hicago. Milwaukee & =
Paul Railway, please refer 70 lie .ocal co!nnLs 81
this ps?er
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-16
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY.

Depot, Moline Avenue.
j. F. COOK, agent, Rock Island
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-07-28
D.nylt.i, Lilo In tho COuUtry.

The whole System of lifo IN the country
tmls 81 make tho lower anI oven The mid.
die, class hook mp to AMI revere tho lorrls Tho
roads Throughout England aro tho finest In
the world, ina,iplaminsl In the heart Of tho
mountains, and kept up In tho most distant
quarters Of the Kingdom, Because the atisto-
Gratis live far apart and must travel with
eaa When they visit each other The poor
are thus l1ttcr of through the luxury VI
their masters. 50, to, the post Is delivered
daily, or oftner, ut every house In England,
t.sHllse the gentry AMI nobility must havo
their letters promptly, AMI again the IaaSant
ami the middle 'laS, men bcnniit by tho
Necessity Tl''se things have been mentioned
IA nv as aiynniag,% ~ afistisratir run, Tho
lnol,le are taught that they would suffer wnre
the present system changed, and doubtless In
some instances tb,sa, who are dsJsDdent
wonkl b. fss comfortable, Adam BaInaau'
Letter
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-07-28
Patients 10 the Gounty Hospital.

We get s'im queer artieks herr" sltd
Custodian sullivan, ~ the County hospital,
CHANGING at the great safe in which arr kept
the money AMI valunhks IT patients, hut
W. don't grt much cash. As u rub orr
patients are without u nickel when they cumc
here. Not one in live has as much IA, fifty
cents Some have three cents, sonm seven,
cight,sn, thirty AMI So on. orasionall,
man comes m who fumhlcs around inside of
his clothes, or ii badly hurt or very sick tell,
us how Ia ,in IT for him, AMI pulls out IA biz
roll | hive saen IN much nv SaD taken III
public patient Their clothes arc takeu
from them, yu,i know, ami IT worth sNag
ar kept until they arr alb, to Llvr, In per-
halss a mn jnrity Of EASES thu clothing Is unfit
for tlsa', ami is destroyed, ami upon recovery
The patient is given snlt Of hospital el"thng
But how they do complain whenever an
article is not returned to them that they
brought in have seen old cai gers ral1 u
fuss about an onhlo collar button, such ~
you can buy six for nickel Every missing
article suddenly lssullns If great value. II it
was worth ten cents when il cahn in it viii
IT, worth "a or 8, when the patient !, ready
10 take IL away anil il can't he found Ia
such eases cotton instantly kronn~ silk ami
brass previous metal. A good many patients
have nothing like gratitude for the care TIN,
institution has taken II them ami the treat
nmnt they have rspiv~i, butg"away eurin.,
the hospital for robbing them Of nm Dbl jazz
knife, Or dirty shirt, ~ son~ such artlh',
ami threatening 10 sue for damages, Under
our present system Of taking care Of valunbl,s
AMI clothing there are very few missing ar
ticl,~, though "-Chrago Herald Interview.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-07-28
CE-ON-a-TIME.n

Heigh-ho' What frolies We might see,
Ii it only haplrnai Il. you AMI ME
To te born in snne farrell cline,
In the country Of sonbaw here, once on a time.
Why, once iona time there were mountains
If golt,
AMI caves full IT jewels, and treasurs un,
toll;
There were binis just waiting tn i,y before
Anil show you the way o. the magical door,
And, under Il tr,s', th.re WAS sum to la
4 queer httk' WOMAN IL give yuI the key;
AMI TINY, danins, g,s.l natural elf,
L. say, with has seiter: Help Yourself"
For millions Of dollars grew FINN ,linr,
In thecountry Of somewhere, onet-on-;l time
III W. lived IN the country somewhere. Won
t,Alt do whatever You chne4' tatta,
lil,ts.i.i of bay, with the ganlen IA weed,
ioa might hea knight, with sword ami q
st.ssl.
Instead of a girl, with towel To hem.
lmisht L. n princess. With rnl.' AMI gem,
With IA gay iittls lass,, AMI harper obi,
Whoknew all thu starhs that ever were told
Stories in pro.', anil stories in rhyme,
That halisnssi Somewhere. nu,t-on a time.
In the country "f s.'nhuhenn, M ono looks
AtmilS anal ilas'klsstrtS aml grammar hs,ks (;
For all your kno~hslse just grows and grows,
Like the song in l.irl, ar the SWEET in a rc4,
AMI ii ever chame, OIL a fortunate day,
To that wonderful region t' find my way,
Why then, II the stories all arr true,
A. qu,k rs can, III coma, for You,
And we'll row away I" its happy shores,
Ia Il silver shallor with golden or,S.
Emily Huntington MilLr, in 81. Nicholas