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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Benjamin Folsom
sailed in the steamship Etruria Saturday for
Liverpool Mr.. Folsom is on his way to
Sheffield, England, to represent the United
States in that city. A big horseshoe of
roses with Bon voyage" set in immortelles
and with note attached, directed to Mr..
Benjamin Folsom, in Mrs CieveIand's hand
writing, was waiting for him on one of the
saloon tables. Mr.. Wilson S. Bissell Pr ST.
dent Clevelands law partner, and few gen
tieman f. lends, bid the young consul adieu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 1.-THE presi-
dent Saturday afternoon made the following
appointments: George l., johnson, collector
of internal revenue for the Sixteenth district
Of Ohio: Thaddeus S. Gharretts, appraiser
Of merchandise, district of Baltimore; Fran
els B. Laureuson, assistant appraiser of mer-
chandiss, district of Baltimore; Thomas S.
Gice, assistant appraiser of merchandise for
the port of New York Postmasters-Pat-
rick A. Carney, at Waukeshaw, Wis
Charles Weasaman, Warsaw, Ills
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06


CLEVELAND, ONO, Dee. 6-TrcmaS SIN
mons, contractor for the CART Id IN nument,
was Friday mad defendant in a SUIT for
81 ,d5S, brought 10y NJ. f. k3y anaugb, sub
contractor on the monu Hent TIE civil en-
gineers' club of C.eveianl recently PASSED
severe criticisms Oh the monument, which
was built on loose shaIe OF cay, and won'd
not, they said, stand If built Is contemplate (.
The trustees and the architect declare thav
1t would stand, but the plans were finally
changed, reducing the height seventy -tiveifeet.
1t was out of this change that the suit grew.
The charge is made that Contractor Simmons
will receive $4,000 for his work and make
$50, 900 on the contract He has had numar-
Gus strikes, and ill-fortune has attended the
work from the start. The monument conn.,
mittee raised Sl26 900, which has been in
creased by interest to S!5a,O1l
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
Complexion of the Next House.

WASHINGTON CITY. Dec 6-tien. joan
McCook, clerk of the house of representa-
tive1, has completed and caused to be printed
an unofficial list of members of the house for
the Fiftieth congress. He la ;sifi,s them as
l6> Democrats, l52 Republicans and hide
pendents with one vacancy Rhode Island
TO be filed, possibly by a Republican. One
hundred and nlnety-tve of the number are
Old members, being ten more than the num-
Der of old memters in the present congress.
Of tine old members 100 are Democrats and
- are Republicans. If the Independents
divide, as they are expected to do, equally
between the two sides, it will give the Dem
ocrats a majority of Il in a full house
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec 1.-TWO years
ago the people of the parish of Sabine voted
to abolish liquor selling from its border
lines. The result is that the parish is on the
boom financially and morally, parish scrip
is worth 100 cents on the dollar. and the
taxes this year have been reduced mills on
the dollar. There has scarcely been a law
suit instituted in the courts this year There
have been but few or no crimes committsl
and consequently no criminal docket, no
disturbances of the public peace, or drunken
ness or rowdyism The jail stands empty
Peace, good order, harmony, and prosperity
prevail throughout every section of the par
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 6.--Nalues of mining
shares were well maintained Friday, but the
excitement continued. The failures of Rob
ert Morrow, John Mackenzie. and Huffman
& Co, bankers, were announced, but had
little effect on the market, which closed gen.
orally higher In ten days s4,0O0, 900 has
been withdrawn from the savings hanks.
showing that the lahor.ng classes are inter
ested in the deal, and The sales on the ex-
change Thursday aggregated g, 900 shares
the largest for ten years Morrow's LOSES
are about $3.50, 00J, but he claims to have as
sets in excess of 81 ,O01, G0J, and the other
firms expect to resume in few DAYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
But Little Committee Work To BE Done.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 6-It is the
opinion o large number of congressman
who have arrived here, that there will be
but limited amount of committee work
performed during the coming session. The
time is 50 short, and there is so much work
already on the calendar, that it would be a
waste of time to consider in committee any
thing except Of most pressing character
Enough committee work was performed at
the last session TO occupy the attention of
congress for several years
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

PANAMA, De-. "a pamphlet has been
published in Peru which has created great
excitement. 1t refers to occurrences within
the walls of the MERGED Monastery, and be-
fore which The Pail Mall Gazette disclos-
ures, the Lima papers say, fade into insig-
niiicance. The statements published by the
Lima press having been impugned, the writ
ers content themselves by answering: "Tbe
signatures Of authorities respond for us; the
statements of surgeons corroborate the
facts, and, above all, the names Of several
deputies to The chambers are appended f.
the charges which have not been answered .
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Dec Ak Senator
Thurman says the coming banquet of the
jackson club, for which invit ltion have
been sent to leading Democrats all over the
country, will not have unusual political i'm
portance. IL is customary for the club to
fave sucha gathering every year on the ami
versary of Jackson's victory at New Or
leans, Jan. S This year it will be held Jan.
!, because the Sth falls on Saturday and the
members are too good Democrats to carry
their celebration over into Sunday morning
There will lie a good many eminent men
pres MT and what they say will of course be
negar ded with interest as indicating the sell
tment of The party leaders on the question
Of the day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

ST. LOUIS, Dec 6-In view of the news
paper report that Mrs. Secretary Whitney
gave lunch recently at which wine was
served and at which only ladies' were present,
one Of the lobies being Mrs Cleveland, the
" c. T. l. Of this state Friday passed a
resolution declaring that 'the Woman's
Christian Temperance union of Missouri ex-
press their deep modification and regret that
ladies in this high social position should them
selves set this bad example to the people of
this already drinking country and ordering
n copy of the resolution to he sent to Mrs.
[ ,lnunlnnl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
"A Family Blessing.

Simmons Liver Regulator-the favor,
tie remedy-is entirely vegetable, and is
the purest and best family medicine that
is compounded. No error to be feared
in administering, no injury from exposure
after taking, no loss of time. 1t is the
best preventive medicine. and safe 10
take, NO matter what the sickness NAV
be. and in any ordinary disease will effect
speedy cure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
a FAv0RITE WITH THE FAIR SEX.

Papilon (extract of fax Skin Cure is
superior to all the much advertised skin
beautifiers with the advantage of being
beneficial. and not like the mineral pre-
parations usually sold which are very
poisonous. 1t will remove all inflamma.
ton, chatting and roughness of the skin,
sunburn, freckles and unseemly blotches.
and leave the cuticle fair and soft us an
infants. An actual necessity for the
complete toilet table. Large bottles only
90, for sale at drug stores. Sold by
H. H. DeSanto.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

The best on earth can truly be said Of
Grigg's Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only rs cents. Sold by druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

CoLUMBUs, Ind, Dec. Cor oner Morris
went to WIlesboro Saturday and exhumed
the body OF Mary \. Case, poisoning being
III Inspected She was taken i'll in the evening
and dial before morning Money to the
amount Of 1000, she wa, known to have be-
fore her death, has never been found The
contents Of the stomach are in the hands of
a chemi,t and developments will I've made in
rau
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
A PROPOSED CELEBRATION.
Meeting Of Delegates to Devise Plans -


the Centennial of the Constitution
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 4-The delegates
sent by the states and territories tedevise
plans for an appropriate celebration of the
centennial of The PRONUNCIATION of the fedora
ton constitution, which will take place in
September next, met here Ihmsday. Rsor.
gia was the only one of the original thirteen
states not represented hon. John A Kas-
son, of Iowa, was chosen chairman Mr.
Henry, of Virginia, informed the meeting
that Governor Lee had communicated with
President Cleveland in reference to the pro-
posed celebration, and that the president
would incorporate suggestion to congress
in his annual message in relation to the mat
ter The following plan for the celebration
was agreed on: An Grafton and poem conf
memortive of the signing of the constitution
a military display, in which all the branches
of the United States service will be repre-
sented; an industrial procession display, and
a memorial commemorative of the constiti-
ton
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

OGDEN, Utah, Dec. e-J B. Stoijari.
born of polysamous fathe recently came
out against the Mormon church. Friday
night, before crowded. house, he exposed
the secret workings of the Endowment
house. all which he has experienced person.
ally. He is the first young man to come out
boldly against this institution His action
causes considerable Consideration among the
priests, several of whom tried to induce him
to desist. He goes to Chicago next week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
roor Comfort for Creditors.

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE report of
the auditor in the estate of Amos Hender-
son, the banker, whose estate was founl to
be insolvent after death. was filed SATURDAY.
The claims amount TO So, Az and the cred
itors will receive p cents on the dollar. TIE
auditors report i'll the assigned estate of
Joseph Herzog, the forger filed
Saturday, shows claims against the estate of
SlG3, Ill and assets of $SJ4 The creditors
will r4;,eys ) mills on the dollar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Dec. CDR. John H
Rauch, secretary of the state board, finds
that the supply of his reports exceeds the de-
mand, and accordingly he sends circular
letter Saturday to each physician in the sta tie
the following suggestion: 1.-The board has on
hand a limited number of the seventh and
eighth annual reports, and also the official
register of physicians and midwives, which
can be had by making application through
your senator Or representative"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
The First Keen Tw1nge.

AS the season advances, the pains and
aches by which rheumatism makes itself
known, are experienced after every ex-
posuTe. 1t Is not claimed that Hood g
Sarsaparila is a specific for rheumatism
we doubt if there is, or can be, such a
remedy. But the thousands benefited by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, warrant us in urging
Others who suffer from rheumatism to
take it before the first keen twinge.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. Ga man named
Miller, aged -, started from Magadure, a
few days ago, for a trip across the country.
Not Icing heard from, a party of citizens
Friday started in search of the gentleman,
and word reaches here that his body was
found frozen stiff i'll n swamp Friday even
ing. 1t is supposed that he hecame bewil-
dered i'll the severe storm of Thursday and
was frozen to death
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

CHICAGO, Dec. "a shortening Of the
travelling time between Chicago and Boston
is announced by the Lake Shore road
Heretofore the fast train from here to Bos-
ton leIt Chicago at - p IN. and arrived in
Boston at 30 o'clock the seconI morning.
Hereafter a train will leave here at 80
O'Clock .. IN daily and arrive in Boston the
next evening at 1910 O'Clock, making the
trip in twenty-seven and baif hours, tbs.
limited train to New Yor@ going from hare
IN twenty five hours.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
THE FRENCH CABINET.
The Ministers Tender Their designations
and Then Consider the Natter.

The Ministers Tender Their designations
and Then Consider the Matter.
PARIS, Dec. I'm the chamber of depu-
ties Friday NJ Sarrien, minister of the in
terror, speaking IN opposition 10 a motion for
the total abolition OF the offices of sub-par
fects, promised that he would introduce a
bill providing for a partial abolition Of the
offices. Prime Minister de Freycinet sup
ported NJ. Sarrien and reproacheI the op-
position for seizing every chance that was
offered TO overthrow the government The
chamber, however, adopted the motion for
total abolition by a majority of thirteen
votes, thus defeating the government There
was intense excitement in the lOtbieS of the
chamber after the vote was announced The
sitting of the chamber was suspended at the
instance of NJ. de Freycinet in order that the
cabinet might consider its position. The
ministers then held meeting, after which
they went to the Elysee palace and rendered
their designations to President Grew
LATER. Both the Radical members and
those of the opposition in the chamber of
deputies have unanimously decided to urge
vote of confidence in the present cabinet
This incident viii probably induce the min
lSters TO maintain their present positions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

The question of proper food for IN
fants interests all mothers; especially
those unable to nurse their offspring.
Mellin's food possesses all the requisites
as a substitute for mothers milk, and is
highly commended by the medical faculty
of both Europe and America.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

The Central n"ws correspondent at Dublin
telegrapiis that II consequence OF the decis-
ION arrive at by the cabinet council to sup
press minimizing meetings in Ireland, the
Itish executive at the castle are preparing
for Determined struggle against the Ma
tional league The executive procedure will
involve proclanations, arrests, and probably
the seizure of the Newspaper United Ire
land
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

A carriage is half ironed when it has
the Rice Coil spring. Besides, it's
perfect vehicle. tits easyNriding, durable
and inexpensive. There's nothing in the
world to compare with it. All carriage
makers have it; and so have the Rice
Carriage Spring company, Pittston, Pa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
When Visiting New York

Stop at the newly opened and central
ly located SturtevaDt house. Broadway
and Twenty ninth Street Largely re
buili' entirely refurnished; new plumbing
new elevator, etc. Perfect cuisine; mod
crate prices; convenient to all the eleva-
ted railroad stations Matthews & Pier.
son, proprietors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

La CROSSE, Wis, Dec 6.-The condition
of Congressman W. I. Price is growing more
critical. The old course of treatment has
been discarded and the patient has resor:ed
to the faith cure All diagnoses show cv.
dences of a generous condition of tie - urs,-
ach, and death is considered only 4 brat
question of time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
| was troubled with Chronic Catarrt

] was troubled with Chronic Catarrh
and gathering in my head, was very deaf
at times, had discharges from my ears.
and was unable to breathe through my
nose Before the second bottle of Ely
Cream Balm was exhausted l was cured,
and to-day enjoy sound healh.-C. j.
Corbin, 923 Chestnut street, Field Man
ager, Philadelphia Pub. House. Pa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

A few days ago, as machinist in the
South Florida railroad car shops at Sans
ford was making some repairs on his en-
CINE, he was confronted by a ground rat
tier which had clawled into u long-bolt
hole to keen out of the wet.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
Pleuro- PneuInonia in New Jersey.

NEW YORK, Dec 6-Pleuro- pneumonia is
said to be spreading rapidly in Hudson
county, New Jersey, several deaths having
already occurred The veterinary surgeon
appointed by the board of health SAYS that
unless quarantine measures are adopted at
once and vigorously carried cut the dis ass
Will soon be beyond control
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 6.-Tbe Knights Of
Labor who paid the Maine ship carpenters
$1,000 to 90 home and not take the places Of
strikers here, are chagrined to find that the
men did not 60 back to Maine, but settled at
Gibraltara, few miles below here and have
been at work there upon vessels that would
otherwise have been built here. The district
assembly has begun suit against several of
the Maine men to recover the money paid
them. The suits are based upon the charge
of obtaining money under false pretenses.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

ARLINGTON, Mess, Dec, AT an adjourned
meeting OF the stockholders of the Abingdon
National bank, Thursday, it was voted to
send Receiver Simmons to Washington to
ADJUST the details of reorganization 1t is
expected that the bank will resume business
early in january
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
REAGAN CALLED DOWN.
CULLOM TAKES EXCEPTION TO GER
TAIN ACCUSATIONS,

And Requests Reagan to Withdraw
Them, Which He Does-Progress of
State Commerce BilI-The President
Suffering from Rheumatism-Notes
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 6,-There was
a very lively scene at the meeting of
the conference committee on the Interstate
commerce bill Friday. Mr.. Reagan has be-
come used to alleging that every body OPP
posed to bis bill is in league with the monop-
olists, and he was proceeding as usual iii this
strain when to his astonishment Senator
Cullom interrupted, and very angrily ex
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

MONTREAL, Can, Dec. Mime. Francis
Bulanger, of Nataskowan last month gave
birth 10 four healthy children The wear be-
fore she had triplets, and twins the year pre-
vious to that, making nine children in lit
tie ever two wears
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 4.-The Detroit Pine
Company factory, adjoining the Michigan
Car works, took fire at 4:30 Friday morning
and the building was totally destroyed. Loss
100000 One hundred and fifty men are
thrown out of work
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
Arrested for Election Crookedpe.s.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 6-Several promi-
nent Republicans We're Friday arrested at
Paoii and other parts OF Orange county for
Illegal practices at the recent election They
gave bail for appearance at the federal court
here. Anon, ~ a.cusei IS the sheriff Of
the cy,niy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Si Ter Louise,
founder and head of the twenty houses
Of the order Of Notre Dame in this country
died Friday at Cincinnati Her nams wa,
Josephine Susanna EaDderschreck and she
was born in 1873 at Berg Op Zoom Holland
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

ROCHESTER, N. n, Dec. 6-On Thursday
night the members of the family of Mrs. r
NJ. ROBBERS were all made ill from eating mo-
lasses candy made in the house One Of
them named Clara Hodgkin, aged &c, died
Friday night, The others are recovering. 1t
is thought the molasses was impure
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. i.-Advices from
West Carroll parish, Louisiana, indicate that
the governor may have to call out the mill
tia, as the law-abiding citizens are power
less
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

A cat with six young kittens was re-
moved from Milton to Greenfield. N. s.,
distance of sixteen miles. She was not
at all pleased with the change, and took
her family all the way back.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

Osgood Bradbury, who died in New
Gloucester, Me-, few days ago. aged
ninety years, was born in the town where
he died. His diving words were Hold
me; I'm falling"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

A Mexican in lower California recently
broke bis arm and didn't find it out for a
week, thinking all that time that the
limb was merely spraihed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
She could walk as well as ever.

| have used Salvation oil for rheuma
tism in the feet and after several applica-
tons was entirely relieved of pain and
could walk as well as ever.
Mrs. ANN r. WATKINS,
30 Cumberland St, Baltimore, Md.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

Tourists to Yellowstone Park next
season might encounter "a Northwestern
blizzard. If they are wise men they will
take a supply of the famous DR.. Bulls
cough syrup.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06
A VESSEL LOST.
The Mary Agnes de C"ssa Goes Down
with Fifteen Lives.

with Fifteen Lives.
HALIFAX, n. s, Dec, 6-While trying TO
weather Flint island, C. b, during Il gale
Friday afternoon the bark Mary Agnes de
Costa, from Coston for Glace bay, G. B., to
load coal for Ponce, z. R. ran ON reef H,r
foremast broke off, the top mast was carrrd
away, and the vessel began to dash 10 pieces
The Mary Agues was 81 tons i, oNned by
Michael CrispoS, OF Arichat, C. b., and Is
insured in Boston AMI Halifax Off rs for
5000 Her captain AMI a crew of about
fourteen men were lest.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. At is under.
stood that the commissioner of navigation
Capt Jarvis Patton, of Maine, has resigned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-06

Ayoung lady is driving a cabin Berlin.
She asks thrice the ordinary fare, because
she sits by the side of her employer while
she drives him.