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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-30

Gen. Buffers alleged prediction that
there will be a Democratic Governor and
three Democratic Congressman elected in
Massachusetts, this fall. has set the Re-
publicans of that State to thinking, and
the more they think the more they become
alarmed. The Boston Globe thinks the
prediction, coming from so astute a politi-
clan, is not altogether without meaning.
1t finds treason for the loss Of Republican
prestige in the unsatisfactory action of the
last Legislature, saying: 1T may we'll be
that the long session, with its slender re-
suits, will injuriously affect the prospects
of the dominant party and bring it neal
enough to defeat to spur it up to the recog-
milton of the necessity of doing something
to meet the demands of the people, but
we are not quite ready to believe that it
will draw the people to intrusting the con
troll of affairs to the Democrats. Ii the
Republicans will assume definite and un-
mistakable ground on matters OF public
importance they have no reason to fear an
overthrow, Notwithstanding Gen. Buffers
gloomy predictions
We expect soon to take the job of ed
iting all the Henry county papers. Last
week the News surprised its patrons by a
lengthy and readable editorial entitled,
"Hawley or Lynde," taken from our col
umns and this week the Chronicle made
its patrons happy by using a half column
editorial of ours, entitled THE New Post
age Law" The Chronicle had the good
sense, however, to make the article appli-
cable to that paper by erasing THE AR
GUS where it occurred in the article and
inserting the Chronicle" You are well
come, gentlemen We rather like to fur
nish you with readable articles.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-30
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Cars run through from Peoria To Cincinnati with
out change. Connections made at indianapolis Tor
all points East and South.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-30

200 French yoke white and fancy shirts
made IRON the best material at Loeb's.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

MEIGGs ON THE WAR CLAIMS The propo-
sition of Mr.. Meiggs that a commission of
inquiry be appointed to examine into the claims
made against the government on account of
property Of loyal citizens alleged to have been
appropriated during the war deserves atten-
ton. The Commission could take testimony,
in the districts where the property is alleged
to have been taken, into the character OF the
claimants as well as Of the claims. There Is q
general impression that many of these claims
are fraudulent 1t is difficult at this date 10
decide upon the authenticity of the documents
upon which they are based, and the temp'a-
ton to dishonesty is so great that every pre-
caution should be taken TO guard against
raids on the Treasury under the guise OF claims
for property seized bv the Union arny.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

The CARLIsr WAR.-The government Of
Serrano does not appear to be very successful
in the campaign against the Carlists Bilbao
is still invested by the forces of Don Carlos,
and Moriones, as usual, is about to attack
them. He appears, however, to be much
more formidable on paper than in action, and
we have very little faith in his power to relieve
the city. As the Carlists do not possess siege
artillery it is not probable that they will take
Bilbao; but the continued blockade aids their
cause by the moral effect it exercises on their
adherents through Spain by showing the i'm
potence Of the Madrid government.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

The WORKING WoMENs HoME-How TO
USE IT.-A magnificent building has been
erected by one of our wealthiest citizens in
our uptown district. 1t is intended to be q
home for working women. The building is
not quite finished, but it is far enough ad-
vanced to be available as dormitory for the
poor. 1t is large enough to shelter thousand
people. A little expense on the part of Mr..
A. T. Stewart would make it Immediately
useful. 1t would cost little and it would re-
dound to his lasting honor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

Tm Press AND THE oR-The appalling
restitution existing among the poor of the
city makes it the duty of all classes to con-
tribute something for the relief Of the poor.
In this, as in all other good and noble work,
the press should lead the way. Editors, COM
positors, pressmen, all should unite in the
great work Of charity, and give according TO
their means to the relief of the destitute. The
employees of the HERALD have already contrib
uted. and if the example were followed by the
other papers handsome fund could be real
LED With one glazing exception the news
papers of the city are unanimous in their
appeals to the public in favor of the starving
Poor. 1t would. therefore, be peculiarly fit
ting to establish press relief fund, managed
by such body as the Executive Committee Of
the Associated Press.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14
The Fresh Indian Trouble - Core.
sPondenco Between Generals Shert-
dan and Sherman.


spondence Between Generals shert-
dan and sherman.
The telegraphic correspondence between
Lieutenant General Sheridan and General
Sherman with regard to the fresh trouble with
the Indians, published in another part of the
paper, shows how well these officers under
stand the policy to be pursued toward these
savages. Both are prepared to act with
energy and promptly, and it is to be hoped
that neither the Indian Bureau nor the Quaker
philanthropists will be able to place any OBJ
stacles in their way. This trouble with the
Sioux, General Sheridan says, we have been
trying to avoid for some time past but
it seems now to be beyond any peaceable solu-
ton. Since the Indians murdered Lieutenant
Robinson and Corporal Coleman they have
killed the chief clerk at the Red Cloud agency.
The agent with the tribe of Spotted Tail re-
ports that large parties of hostile Indians from
both agencies have left to engage in general
hostilities. General Sheridan adds that Gen.
eral Ord was taking measures to protect the
settlers, and that he--General Sheridan
would leave for the West Immediately to
superintend any action that may be necessary.
The reply of General Sherman is character
istic. "You will" he says, ''be justified in
collecting the most effective force possible"
and, further on, adds, "the occasion to
give the Sioux lesson long merited
seems to be favorable" What practical COM
ment is this formidable, threatening outbreak
of Indian hostihties on the policy of Congress
to reduce the effectiveness of the army
Scarcely has Congress determined to drop
five thousand men from the rolls, and let the
West suffer if it must, than the war comes,
and it appears that the army we actually
have is insufficient to keep the Indians
quiet. The murders that have recently
been committed by the savages and their gen.
eral warlike movements may, perhaps. cause
Congress to hesitate in the proposed action to
impair the efficiency Of the army. The peace
policy with the Sioux Indians has failed, and
the war policy will fail too if the army is cut
down.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

An APPEAL TO THE CHURCHES. Tomorrow
we expect to find denominationalsm, Sec
tarianism and every other term which
signifies division in the Christian Church,
if not forgotten, at least overlooked.
Roman Catholics, Protestant Episcopalians,
Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, Con-
gregationalists, Unitarians, Universalists,
whatever we call ourselves, we hope we
shall be one. Whatever the names
we choose Or the banners under which
we arrange ourselves, let us on Sunday
give proof that we are, first Of all,
Christians and followers of Him who said,
''Whosoever shall give cup of cold water in
the name of disciple shall have disciples
reward" Forgettul Of the reward and mind
full only of the duty, let the churches rise to
the full measure Of their strength, and.
through the channel which the world willingly
recognizes as legitimate, let Christian liberalty
freely flow. The churches must not DO
beaten Tomorrow they will have their
opportunity. May they be equal to the
occasion The people want bread not q
stone.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

The FIFTEENTH WARD, not to be behind in
the work of charity, has opened O free kitchen
at No. 219 Mercer street, next to the police
station, where the unfortunate dodgers can
obtain meal before retiring for the night
This is good work, and should be initiated by
other wards
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

policy of endeavoring to pay of debt there
was no need Of paying. and to pay which we
had no money, as the event proves. Our de-
fciency is due to the pretended payment of
the debt, and we must, if necessary, retrace
the foolish steps taken in that direction. Some
millions more or less on the amount of the
debt are OF little consequence to the people,
but its proper management is of great inn
portance. Fund the debt in fifty-year bonds
and every dollar of it will be taken at four per
cent and that fact will be the first great step
toward placing our finances on a sound basis
The political consequences of speech like
that of Mr. Dawes are the first consideration
with the professional politician. A trenchant
exposure of the errors of the party in power,
by leading member of the party, instead OF
leading to a correction of the abuses usually
has the opposite effect. Scarcely had Mr.
Dawes great speech been uttered in the House
when we were told that the Washington poll
tcians thought it would undoubtedly be, in
part, if not in whole. the leading campaign
document of the reform opposition. 1t was
not speech spoken in the interest Of the
opposition. 1t was simply plea for retrench-
ment and the proof of its necessity. 1t was a
speech in the interest of the whole country
but if it had any party significance, for the
present at least, it was in favor of the domi-
nant party in Congress. This party is the
only party which can give the country imme-
date retrenchment and economy for the
future Mr.. Dawes words were especially
directed to that party whose leader he is on
the floor of the House by virtue of his posi-
ton. If the republican party needs his
advice its benefit will accrue to the republican
party; but if his warnings are disregarded
then the advantage will 60 to the organization
that will grow from the ruins. A country that
is bankrupt will have retrenchment in the
public expenditures, if not from one party
then from another, and the sooner the repub-
lcan leaders learn this the better it will be for
the whole people.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

The THIRD WARD opened soup house at
No. IA Dey street yesterday, under the auspices
of the New York Juvenile Guardian Society.
The place was literally besieged by the desti-
tute poor, but there was q noticeable absence
of the hummer element Most of the appli-
cants were quiet and orderly people reduced
to want by the stagnation in trade. Here is
another proof of the necessity and advantage
of the soup house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

The ToMPKINs SQUARE RIOTERS Six of
the men arrested for participation in the
Tompkins square riot were yesterday brought
before the Recorder. The evidence against
them was very slight, and the Recorder, taking
merciful view of their case, discharged them
on their own recognizance Looking at the
doubtful legality OF the action of the police,
this is perhaps the wisest course to pursue i'll
all cases arising out of the alleged riot.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14
WITH So PPL E NJ ENT
New York, Saturday, Feb. IA, 1874.
THE NEWS OF YESTERDAY.
TO.Day'S Contents of the
Herald.

CARLlST AND REPUBLICAN FORCES CONCEN-
TRATING NEAR BILBAO, SPAIN-THE AUS
TRAN EMPEROR CORDIALLY WELCOMED
In THE RUSSIAN UAPITAL-FIFTH PAGE
MOB DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST THE CUBAN
CAPTAIN GENERALi AN EDITOR md A
PRIEST IMPRISONED FOR COMPILCITY-
FIFTH PAGE.
FURTHER CONSERVATIVE GAINS IN THE BRIT
ISH ELECTIONS YESTERDAY MILITARY
CALLED UPON TO SUPPRESS A RIOT
FIFTH PAGE.
THE IRISH RIFLEMEN ACCEPT THE AMERI.
CANS CONDITIoNS-IMPORTANT LATE
NEWS-EIFTH PAGE.
gAPAN'S DIPLOMATIC COMPLICATION WITH
GERMANY THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINA-
TON OF IwAKUEA-FIFTH PAGE.
WAR IMMINENT WITH THE SIOUX INDIANSl
1000 YOUNG WARRIORS MENACING THE
WHITE FRONTIER SETTLERS OF WYOMING
RED CLOUD AND SPOTTED TAIL MovINGl
RECENT ATROCITIES TO BE SPEEDILY
PUNISHED-FIFTH PAGE.
FALL OF A PHILADELPHIA BREW cry UPON A
NUMBER OF PERSONS! NINE INSTANTLY
KILLEp-FIFTH PAGE.
THE FINANCIAL FIGHT IN THE FEDERAL
CAPITAL WILL GRANT BE GIVEN A
THIRD TERN THIRD PAGE.
RAILROAD AND CANAL JOBS BEFORE THE
STATE LEGIsLArCRE THE SUPPLY BILL
TENTH PAGE.
CHE GOLDEN STATE ASKS CONGRESS TO STOP
THE INFLOW OF CHINESE CHEAP LA.
BORW CURRENCY EQUALIZATION IN.
DEMNrrY FOR THE REDS OF THE REsER.
vATIONS-THIRD PAGE.
THE AMAZONIAN WAR UPON KING ALCOHOLICS
sERvITORs IN oHIoi SURPRISING RE.
sULTs-THE PROSCRlPTIvE sPIRIT-THIRD
PAGE
nNOw I HAVE GOT THE BEST OF YOUw THE
TRIAL OF JOHN z. SIMMONS CHARGED
WITH THE KILLING OF NICHOLAS W
DURYEAi THE EYEwTTNESSES' RECITALs
OF THE TRAGEDY-THIRD PACE.
rLArTERING PROGRESS IN THE WORK Of
RELIEVING THE DESTITUTE OF NEW
YORK AND BROOKLYN WHAT WAS DOM
YEsTERDAY-THE SUBMISSIVE PAGE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

The TwENTY-Fnsr WARD will open a soup
house on Tuesday next at No. 203 East
Thirty-third street visitation committee
will also be organized to seek out the poor in
their homes and bring relief to those who
may be prevented by false shame from
applying for aid at the soup house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

VISIT OF THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA TO ST.
PETERSBURG Emperors of Austria and
Russia have shaken hands after the little dis
agreement which grew up out of review at
Vienna. 1t is thought that the affair was
smoothed over by the good Offices Of the
Berlin Court Very little political importance
attaches to the visit, as neither Emperor is
likely to allow his policy to be much nAu-
~nced by hollow shows which at bottom mean
nothing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

The REpoBr OF THE HOUSE OF REFUGE Tor
the year ending December 81, 1873, shows
that there was expended in relief during that
year sixty-one thousand dollars, and for
salaries thirty three thousand dollars. That IS
TO saw that for every dollar given to the poor
the persons giving tput into their own pockets
little more than half dollar. This is q
liberal percentage even for those who look
after the spiritual as well as the temporal
wants of the inmates of charitable institu-
ton. Mr. Superintendent Israel G. Jones and
his associates, if they do not believe that
charity begins at home, evidently consider
that one-half Of it should stay there.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

The Howard INQUIRY. president Grant
yesterday approved the joint resolution CIV
ing General Howard special court of inquiry.
We hope that the charges against the General
will be strictly investigated, in order that the
question shall be satisfactorily and finally
settled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

CONTEST BETWEEN IRISH AND AMERICAN
RHLEMEN. international rifle match
proposed between Ireland and America has
been OF last arranged. We learn by cable
despatch that the Irish Rife Association has
accepted the conditions on which the Ameri-
can rifemen are willing to compete. A good
deal of interest will attach to the friendly
contest as the Irish team carried of the
Elcho shield in the Wimbledon meeting, de-
feating the best shots of England and Scot
land.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

The EIGHTH WARD is about to establish
committee to help the genteel poor who do not
beg, and to whom soup kitchens may bring no
alienation Of their sufferings. 1t is proposed
to aid poor roomkeepers with small sums Of
money, to be used in paying rent OF supply
ING coal This is an excellent idea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

THE GRAND ARMY OF THE RErUDLIo IL nos
unmindful of the men who fought and bied
for the Union. All soldiers and sailors VINO
apply for relief at the Headquarters Will Oe
helned BY their old comrades in Arua'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE
TWENTY third street and Broadway. FOLLlN NE, at 7.
M closes ~ IL 80 p. NJ. Mr.. Harklns. Miss Ada Dyas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

The WAR ON KING ALCOHOL The ladies of
Ohio are still carrying on vigorously the cam
paign against the rumsellers. AS will be seen
by the interesting letter from our correspond
ent at the seat of war considerable sue
cess has so far attended their efforts.
No quarter will be given to any one who per-
sists in the sale Of any class Of alcoholic
liquor, and though in some instances the re-
sistance is stubborn the ladies seem resolved
not to lay down their arms until victory has
finally crowned their efforts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

NIBLO'S GARDEN,
broadway, between Prince and Houston streets1THE
BELLIES OF THE KITCHEN; MORE BLUNpERs
THAN ONE, Begins at p. NJ. closes ~ 80 P. NJ.
Vokes Family Matinee att 80 r NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

THEATRE COMIQUE,
No S14 Broadway.-VA RIETY ENTERTAINMENT, at
a. n closes at III 80 p. NJ. Matinee at2 7. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

RIorNG AT HAvANA-The valiant Havana
volunteers have made riotous demonstration
against the proposed levy, and were dis
persed by the police and military The Cap
tain General proposes to send ten per cent of
the stay-athome soldiers to fight the nsur-
gents. and they do not like it
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

Coop E1AMPLE.-The workmen at Nor
gan's Iron Works have been requested by
their employers to subscribe one days wages
for the relief Of the suffering poor. The firm
set good example by heading the list
witha large subscription, and as the men have
had constant work during the year they can
we'll afford the sacrifice they are asked to
make.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Fourteenth street, corner OF Irwin. piace.-FOCRTH
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT. at s r. II.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

METROPOLIrAN THEATRE,
No, 6s5 Broadway.-VARIErY ENTERr AINMENT, at
S +. NJ. closes at 10 30 r. NJ Matinee at 80 L. NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14
GRAND OPERA HOUs

GRAND OPLRA
Eighth avenue and Twenty-thrd street-HC MPT
fDUMPTY AT SCHOOL. and VARIETY ENlERFAlN
@ENT. begins at P. NJ. closes at lo: T. 81. Mr.. e.
Rox. Matinee at2 p NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14
What the Business Firms Can DO.

lnere SHOULD De uLlCeu OT SlIuu1CdueOuS
movement of the large business establish
ments of the city to raise funds for the suffer
ing poor. If such leading banking houses as
Belmont Il Co., Duncan, Sherman & Co. and
Morton. Bliss & Co; if the large book and
publishing establishments, as the Harpers.
Appleton, Scribner and others, and if the large
dry goods firms, as A. T. Stewart & Co.,
Clahin & Co., Arnold, Constable & Co.,
and Lord & Taylor, and other rich and
extensive business firms, too numerous to
mention separately, would severally act at the
present time, an ample fund could be raised
to relieve all the distress. They need only
announce that one of their clerks is ready
every day to receive contributions, and that
they will see that it goes into proper hands TO
be honestly expended, and the public
would furnish the money. II even larger
sum were accumulated than is needed during
the present crisis, the balance could be in
vested and held as a reserve for future char
liable purposes. Each firm would feel the tax
upon its attention very little and the aggre-
gate result would be immense. Then what o
noble spectacle would our city present to the
world What an example it would offer Now
is the time for prompt and simultaneous
action.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

WOODS MUSEUM
broadway, corner Thirtleth stree--CfG ARErrE, at
r: ~; closes at a 80 L. NJ. Same at 7. NJ; closes
mt II r. II.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

IneSe nSureS neeQ no comment Ihey
speak for themselves. Are they not worthy
the consideration of those who give their
money SO literally for the support of Su-
perintendent Barnard's House of Industry
and suppose they are giving to the poor?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14

CHEAPER TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WORK.
ING CLASSES is needed, and there could be no
better time to commence than in this season Of
distress And why should not the rich street
railroad companies, which have been given
valuable privileges by the representatives of
the people, do something to help the working
classes? Take the Third Avenue Railroad
Company, for example, which makes enor-
NOUS profits out of its franchise, why should it
not reduce the fare for the laboring poor2
Early in the morning and in the evening when
laborers are going to and returning from
their work there might be special cars at
lower rates of fare for their accommodation.
The saving of few cents a day to them at
such time as the present would prove
great benefit. Let everything possible be
done to bridge over this period of distress.
and, among other things, lower charges on the
street railroad cars, morning and evening, and
by special cars if necessary, would be one Of
the means. What say the city railroad COM
panies Are they willing to give the help
they can so we'll afford?