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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

The ruling class in Mexico, the SpaIiaiis,
cannot Re trusted either 10 be just or candid.
They are iazv, conceitad, cruel sUperciiious
suspicious. insinceFc and mendaclous, as n
rule rs merchants they try to make up IL
cunning what they lack in industry and en-
ter1Jriae. Two Years ago | spent more than a
month lit the CITY Of Mexico. l wrote home p
American papers al dared about The true
state If things: That Mexico was not repuhlis
hHt military deSpntisn; that President Diaz
vas an honest drspot and Governor Fernandez
shameless corruptionist, who sold franchises
of all sorts for what he could get; that free
ballot was unknown, and the election was al
WAYS dictated by the man in control Of the
troops; that there was not newspaper at TIE
capital that was not either subsidized or ter.
rorizel; that there prevailed a cordial hatred
Of 'thc GriEgoes7 lnonkeys) as Americans
were often called; that law enabled the
president to drive cut Of the country "obnox-
ious foreigners without hearing; that the
punishment Of insurgents was generally death,
and that many other offenders were lost on
their way across tho country to jail Some
of these facts | stated only toward the end of
my visit, and before the papers returned there
| was once more on the sea
Six months afterward in New York met
an influential friend recently from Mexico
sAfter yen loit, said he, "GoveTnor Fernandez
made most pressing inquiries after You, ask
Ing if You were going 10 RETURN and all about
you. and finally remarked that Mexico would
70 longer be a healthy country for you to
visit felt honored by the attention, but
am not in the martyr business and shall not
go back w aShington Post
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
THE DAILY ARGUS.
JOHN w. POTTER.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2s, 1885.
The defeat of Mr.. Morrison's motto

The defeat of Mr.. Morrison's motion
to consider his tariff bill recently.
through the treachery of some twenty
five democratic congressman cannot be
expected to have a very beneficial effect
upon the fortunes of the democratic par
ty. 1t should be remembered that the
vote of these democrats was not exactly
a vote against Morrison's bill. Much
worse than that, it was a vote against
even considering any measure for the re-
duction of taxation. Both parties admit
that the war tariff should be revised. but
whenever an attempt is made to fulfill
the promise of political platforms, the
nearly solid republican vote is reinforced
by enough recreant democrats to defeat
even consideration. The great mass of
the democrats in congress have been true
to the promises made to the people.
The president also has remembered his
pledges and in forcible language has
urged the necessity of reducing taxation;
but the efforts of both the administration
and large majority of the democratic
congressman have been rendered null and
void by the treachery of a handful of al
legged democrats under the leadership Of
Randall
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Gen. Logan was always leader in secur-
ing pension legislation; was one of the most
urgent advocates of the arrears of pension
bill, and has never failed at each meeting of
congress to present bill for the equalization
ofbounties. He had matured a measure to pen
sion every man who saw active service in the
war. He was radical on the subject of in
ternal improvements, always voted for lib
eral appropriations fer rivers and harbors,
and gave his support to railroad laud-grant
measures. His personal honesty, however,
was never doubted, and his poverty was the
best evidence of his integrity Having been
in public life almost since he reached his ma
jority, and having given his entire time to
politics, he had no time to engage i'll lucra-
tive employment, and his entire property
consisted OF a residence on Calumet avenue,
in Chicago, which Is worth from 81, 900 to
81, 900, and a farm at his old home III south
ern Illinois, besiies a house in Washington
No one whose intimacy with the Logan
family has given him knowledge of its past
will deny to Mrs Logan the credit of being
her husbands most energetic advocate and
iudicious adviser, and at the same time de-
voted mother Size has two children-a
daughter, who is The wife of Paymaster
Tucker of the army, now stationed at Santa
Fe, and son. Manning, who was for time
a cadet at West Point, having inherited his
fathers military ambition. Both of them
were educated by Mrs. Logan or under her
personal supervision; both were constantly
at her side; in the camp, during war time,
and in the most exciting political campaigns,
she never for a moment neglected the duties
Of her house hold or forgot her children's
claims
Gen. Logan's popularity was with the
masses. In the country, among the farmers,
and particularly with the veterans Of the
war, be was very strong.
Logan had The reputation of being a
chronic GROWER and Gen. Grant once said
that he was never at peace except in wal"
He throve on opposition and was never so
cool or SO good natured as when lie was in
the midst Of an exciting contest.
Gen. Grant. when he was in
the White House, once described
his characteristics By comparing him
with the late Oliver P Morton. "Morton
viii come TO me" said Grant, with two re-
quests. will grant one OF them and be
will go away boasting OF his influence with
the administration. Logan will come with
thirteen requests. | viii grant twelve of
them, and he will go away swearing that his
wishes are never complied with"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
A yaluable Medical rreatmeu,.

The edition for 1887 of the sterling
Medical Annual, known as Hostetter's
almanac, is now ready, and may be OBJ
tanned, free of cost, of druggists and gen
eral country dealers in all parts of the
United States, Mexico, and indeed in
every civilized portion of the Western
hemisphere. This almanac has been
issued regularly at the commencement of
every year for over one. fifth of cen
tuary. 1t combines, with The soundest
practical advice for the preservation and
restoration of health, a large amount of
interesting and amusing light reading.
and the calendar, Astronomical calcula
tons, chronological items, &c, are pre-
pared with great care, and will be found
entirely accurate. The issue of Hostel
ter's almanac for 1887 will probably be
the largest edition of medical work ever
published in any country. The proprie>
tors, Messrs HOstetter e Co Pittsburgh,
Pa, on receipt of a two cent stamp, will
forward copy by mail to any person
who cannot procure one in his neighbor,
hood
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
John \. Logan.

Our country could never be supplied with
so many great and worthy men but thai
the death of such man as John \. Logan
would be severely felt No matter what
his political affiliations or feelings, he
was brave soldier, gallant chief in the
army. an able and experienced statesman;
a great man. He was honest and straight
forward in every public and private act, a
man who priced his honor as man more
than honor as politician. He was true
TO his party and showed in more ways
than one his gratitude to it for bis All
vancemeRt and distinction at its hands.
When Blaine defeated him for the pyesi-
dental nomination in 1884, he did not
become q sorehead and turn his back
upon his party's nomination because of
personal disappointment as many of the
other great leaders Of his party did, but
in order to better Il could be, the chances
Of success, he accepted second place, and
ii was not due to any negligence on
Logan's part that the ticket was unsuc-
cessiul. His modest contest for re election
to the United States senate from this
state, one of the most remarkable poiili
cal struggles on record, again displayed
the true manhood of his disposition
Blessed as be was, with one Of the most
devoted and affectionate of wives. a
woman whose passionate love for him,
has become as famous almost as Logan
himself, he made her his COUNSEL in all
his political and public movements. and
his advancement and success is largely
due 10 this fact.
He went into the army, not as Grant,
Hancock, Sheridan and Mcclellan did,
with military education. but as one of
the people, and came out leader of men.
He was one of the foremost leaders of
the republican party, and there was no
man ia the party whose chances were
brighter for the presidential nomination
two years hence than he. He was ad =
miFed and honored by the nation and he
was the pride and glory of MS own state
All classes of people mourn the loss of
such man He was an honor TO man
kind
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
ADVICE To mvTHEEs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your resi- by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teetht If so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tecthing. Its value is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately, Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentcry, diarThoea, regulates the stom-
aCh and bowels, cures wind colo, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. WinsloWs Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription OF one Of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is foF
sale by sill druggists throughout the
world Price % cents per bottle.
feb 9S-m-w-S N "
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
Beechcr and His Money.

Becker hates all monetary details. He
always gives his regular salary-S20, O0o-to
his wife, who diSposeS of it as she chooses. en-
tirely independent of him What he earns
outside by lecturing, writing, etc-varying
annually from $1,000 to $4,000 more-is
for bis own Use, and he uses it freely in any
and every way except for the liquidation of
debts. Surprise has often been expressed as
TO what the popular preacher does with his
large income. This information NAV aid in a
measure to answer the question He is an
odd creature, as men of genius frequently are,
with exalted virtues and grave defects, whom
very few understand, and who certainly does
not understand himself Like other poIuIar
idols, be has been painted with the hues Of
lnaginations until his real nature has ceased
TO be visible. Some of his best qualities are
probably those of which the orthodox class
would BE- the least tolerant. Above every
thing, he is human human to the core-and
not akin to saintship Is his antipodes, which
he Is ready to avow. His most valiant men
tai attribute is his oratory, which, though ac-
cldentally turned in the direction of the pull
pit, has not been by any means confined
thereto. As a preacher, taking him on tho
Whole, doubt if this age has produced his
efsuaL-- Pessimo" in Chicago Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Delicate persons, and all whose sys,
tens have become debilitaicd, should
bear in mind that Simmons Liver Regu
lator is not a drastic. purging medicine
does not weaken or dcpletc the system as
other purgatives do, but acts gently Il
will invigorate like glass of wine, but is
no intoxicating beverage to lead 10 in,
temperance; will promote digestion, dis
sipate headache, aud generally tone up
the system.
Hon. Alex. H. Stephens, of Ga. says
Simmons Liver regulator is mild and
suits me better than more active remedies
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
DON'T FAIL TO Try IT

J. c. Burrows, Kalamazoo, Mich, test
ifies: For more than five years, mem
Der of my family has been afflicted with
Hay Fever, eliminating late in the fall in
hacking cough. Every remedy proved
futile. Not half bottle OF Papillon tex
tract of tlax) Catarrh cure had been used
before the cough entirely disappeared,
and general relief followed. Its simply
wonderful Large bottles only $1.00.
for sale at Drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
A.MERCHAEI's OPINION

Mr.. b. +. Nourse, General Western
agent Royal Baking Powder Co, writes:
Il have never found so great results from
physicians prescriptions and attendance
upon our children, as l have after few
days use of Pap!llon (extract of fax
Skin Cure. l cannot describe to YOU
medically what it has done for US but
can say that years of treatment have moi
been accomplished what Papillon has
done after a few applications Large
bottles only S1.00 al Drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
Ifsutrsrers from Cousrmn,inn,

scrofula, bronchitis, and general debility
will try SCOTS emulsion of cod liver oil
with hypophosphites, they will find i'm,
mediate relief and permanent benefit.
The medical profession universally declale
it a remedy of the greatest value and
very palatable. Read: Il have used
SCOTS emulsion in several cases of
scrofula and debility in children. Results
most gratifying. Ny little patients take
it with pleasure. w. A. HUBERT, NJ.
D., Salisbury III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Insanity is on the increase. Statistics
show this. Many cases are brought on
By oyerwork. anxiety, excitement, men
tai trouble and nervous prostration; it is
also inherited. Invariably sleeplessness
and constipation manifest themselves be.
tore one becomes insane. Constipation
induces dyspepsia, jaundice, bad breath.
piles, pimples, low spirits, headache. etc.
DIR. Jones Red Glover Tonic relieves
constipation, thereby curing these dis
eases. Price, SO cents of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

CINCINNATI Dec 2G-Joseph Tedlote,
aged ~, a railroad car painter, was poisoned
Friday by eating canned peas. Tedlote, his
wife and 6-year-old boy, were taken sick
shortly after eating dinner 4 phvsi-
cian was summoned who succeeded in reliev-
ing Mrs. Te,llote and the child, but Tedlote
grew rapidly worse and expired at 80 p. In
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

CINCINNATI, Dec IA number of whole
sale liquor dealers have taken JOINT action by
employing counsel to bring an action in the
United States supreme court to test the con-
stitutionality of the Dow liquor tax law
They propose to deny the right of the state
Of Ohio to tax dealers on products of other
States, They will be joined by salooakeepers
who have paid their taxes under protest.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver, Billiousness,
Jaundice. Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic OF
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bltters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed 10 give entire sat
isfaction or money refunded. Sold at
fifty cents a bottle by. Hartz & Balm
sen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Tramps in Dakota are not too lazy to do
the Grow act That Is, they act as scare
crows in the wheat Ids taking turns at
standing OF platform high above the WHEAT,
and occasionally yelling OF throwing n stone
at the birds They ore paid very little be-
sides what they eat Nov York sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
THE SILENT DEAD.
Proposed Interment of Gen. LOgan's
Remains in Washington.
Bat a Probability that Chicago May
Finally be Selected.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Logan
is bearing up bravely under her load of
sorrow as well as could be expected, but
she is greatly worn aud in a very nervous
condition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

NEW YORK, Dee. q Bradslreets re-
ports 3l2 failures in the UniteI States dur
ing the week, against ~ in the preceding
week. The Middle states had S., New Eng
land, 2S; southern, 40: Pacific AMI terrific
ries, l6; western, 1873 ian increase of 81 over
the previous week., and 10 in Canada,
pSaiiIst ii last wusk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

A Louisiana panther trottcd along be
side two little children who got lost in
the WOODS for n considerable time, pun.
ing like cat and never offering to harm
them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Eunice Barton, an eighteen -year-old
girl of Frederick, W. v, was shot dead
by her younger sister, who was examIn>
ing q revolver that she knew was not
loaded. Eunice was to have been mar
ried on Thursday to Asa Gray, a young
farmer. but she was buried on that day
instead.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 2S--The presi-
dents second rheumatic attack still keeps
him confined to his room unable to receive
callers. 1t is yielding slowly but surely TO
treatment and he confidently expects to be
out and around attendiaSto business in a
few DAYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Two young crooks in New York sue
ceeded in getting possession of check
for $4,000 by surreptitius means. but
the largeness of the amount frightened
them and they tore it up.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Been equal to bis integrity he would havegot
along better. He left no more honest man
behind him. Gen, Logan had Elived an ex
posed life, especially in the Mexican and late
wars. He was always at the front in bat
fia -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Who, did you say is to be the mex,
PRESIDENT" "Oh! l don't know and
don't care. I'm hunting for a pain
killer" "Ah, you've only to ask at the
xt::corner for Salvation oil, it kills pain
every time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Theodore Rooseyelts boxing master,
Professor Long, has been presented with
a 800 gold headed cane IN New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Low-necked dresses are going to be
very popular with the lovely dudines, be-
cause if they should catch cold wearing
them, haven't they got DR.. Bulls cough
syrup to cure them?
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

The roof of the pension office at Wash.
ington leaks with every rainstorm and
melting snow
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

At the beach hotel beware Of the waiter
with whiSkers A really good waiter never
finds leisure TO grow whisl.crs -.iamervil!e
Journal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

On Sl,G0l,@9 # gold com Slipped from
San Francisco 70 New Ecri. there j. a loss by
friction cf from SluJ to "a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

England has . Diosy Bril- society, com
poael Of 10000 child, n. Is aim IS to eli
courage pFo5ectiGl OF birds ard aujm,ls.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

The new law in New y or. prohibiting the
employment Of cliL:lln il factories will
force $1,000 children ont Of employment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Schilling, the coachman son-in law of
Morosini, the banker, has enlisted as q
United States marine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Congressman Bingham, of Pennsylvania
is said to have been exceedingly fortunate
in stock speculations during the past two
months.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

FOR DYSPEPSIA.
DR.. ]. c. Webster, Chicago, says: Il
consider it valuable in many forms of
dyspepsia.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Of all the m ebers of the Germ an inns
perial family Emperor William is the
only one who does not use visiting cards.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Ii. A. Adams, Orange county, Fla,
has produced a sweet potato twenty
eight inches long
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

~ For notices il reference To Special ESCaE
sions. changes Of time, and other items of Ir'cr
In connection with the Chicago. Milwaukee - 81
PAUL Railway, please refer to the local columns
this paper.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

| Accounts of Banks, Bankers and Corporations
! solicited.
Our facilities for COLLECTIONS are excellent
and we re-discount for Banks when balances
warrant it.
Boston is o Reserve City. and balances with us
from Banks mot located in other Reserve cities)
| count as reserve.
| We draw our own Exchange on London and the
Continent, and make Cable transfers and place
| money by telegraph throughout the United States
| and Canada.
Government Bonds bought and sold. and Ex
| changes in Washington made for Banks without
| extra charge.
We have market for prime frst-class Invest
ment Securities, and invite proposals from States
Counties and Cities when issuing bonds
We do General Banking business, aud invite
correspondence.
ASA POTTER, President.
JOS. W. WORK, Cashier.
oct-30 dwds6m
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

Use DIR. Pierce's pellets" for all bill.
i0us attacks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

A nVEhTiSERs by addressing GEO. P RowElI
Il x Co. 10 Spruce St. New York in good fai h
can obtain all needed informs on about any pro-
p'Tei line of advertising IN American newspapers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
ROCK ISLAND Il PEORIA Rsis,wsY.
RgCk island & PFnHTi
RAILW AY.
sgoKTEsT ROUTE TO THE
EAST AND SOUTH

Trains leave Rock Island
400 s. II. Way Freight.
s.45 " Fast Express
40 p. m. Mail and Express
$50 Through Freight and Accommodation
Trains arrive al Rock Island:
?30 .. n. Through Freight and Accommodation
rs p. m. Mail and Express
SO - Fast Express
400 " Way Freight
The FAsT EXPRESS, leaving fock island ri s. 80
nj. arrives At Peoria 1220 p. n, at Springfield
rs p. NJ. al Decatur sop. NJ Jacksonville 7dg
2. m, Alton 30 p. m, st Louis SIS y N. and
TerTc Hsrte 1l-55r. m, THE SANE DAY Making
his the Best and QUIcSEsT route to AL point
.0rthuasr
Tie l-2o y. m. train makes close connection ri
sally. with C. 3 8 q. for points west: arriving At
ia'eslrr1 a AS p. m, At Burlington 90 p m ~
SCGkuk los p M, and nj Quincy 10 o. D. nt
Arriving at Peoria at $50 p m. Masking close
connections with the /, b. Is W ami T P \ "
'Cr lnlianarohs, connecting there With al fast
rains for the east and s0uth
EF-FAST TINE SURE CONNECTIONS, ar5
ttcs as low s. by suy other rnnte
r. =, CABLE, r. c. SroCkHOUSE,
Gent Sgpt Gcul Tkt ACT
The 6 50 u N. Accommodation leaves every day
except SUNDAY,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
HOsF0RD'S ACID PHOSPHATE

Munkacsy is painting portrait of DR.
McCnsh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

John II. Phelps, of Scranton, Pa, has
hen that steals chickens from other
hens,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28
New Advertisements.
Shorthand Writing

TAUGHT 10y mail. Young men have only 10 learn
sh"Tthand 10 make it SIRE Tree Of profit: send
stamp Tor pamphlet and specimen. " W. MI
TON. Pittsburs, Pa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec Is. Senator Beck
said: u knew Gen. Logan intimately, both
in the house and the senate. He was blunt,
strong, bold, honest, manly man. His in
tegrity was absolute, and if his temper had
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-28

owns and oneraie, nearly $500 Inile- OF taor
Gughly equipped TnAl in Illinois. Wisconsin
Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota and Dakota