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MAIL SWINDLES.
Straw.Bidders and Straw.COntTacfOrE-
The Case OF Nail ROute no. 3O,O96
What Draper Made
out of It.
Statement OF Captains LPathers, TObin,
and CannOR-What Postmaster
Jewell Is Doing about ID.

New York SUM-
The postmaster. general is availing
himself Of the Associated Press as me-
dunn for spreading abroad his praises as
q gIeat refOrmer. In this he follows the
example Of Secretary Delsno and
Rev. Indian Commissioner & z. Smith,
who utilize the same agency to great
extent for the purpose OF enlightentng
the public upon the wonderful success
which has attended their efforts to civil
iZe and christianize the Indians. The
latest instance in which, through the
medium Of Associated Press dispatches,
the public have been called upon to ad-
mire the heroic determination of Mr..
Jewell to purge the postoffice depart
ment of abuses, occurred yesterday,
when the following dispatch was flashed
over the wires from Washington!
1.-The pOstm aster- general shows earn
estness in his proceedings against mail
contractors vino fail in their obligations.
He Yesterday confiscated to the use of
the government three certified checks,
amounting to one thousand six hundred
and thirty-nine dollars, deposited, ae-
cording to law, by Matthew Draper,
failing contractor, accompanying his
bid on route No. 30,096. This is the first
instance IN winch the uepaIlueHL HAS
confiscated such checks"
Now, as 20 Mr.. Matthew Draper, the
falling contractor, it has been doubted
whether there was any such person in
existence, Captain Leathers, Of the
steamer Natchez, who for years has
been carrying the mail over the specified
route, says that Draper is unknown to
him, or to anybody else that he knows
Of; but we believe there is q man of that
name in the employ CT J. w. Parker, an
old partner of Bradley Barlow, the king
Of ring contractors. This Draper is what
is known as a straw bidder. This route
No. 80 O95. which is on the Mississippi
river, between Vicksburg and New Or
leans, mas for years been ring route in
the possession Of B. H. Peterson, the
special friend OF Senator West aud
Brother-in.law Casey. In 1870 the service
WAS twice a week; the pay, twenty
/ thousand dollars. In 1871, Peter
/ son, as middleman, through the
/ old device OF q failing straw-bidder, got
a contract at thirty-seven thousand
| five hundred dollars for service three
timer q week, while Cannon, Lestherf
/ and White, owning the boats and hay.
| ing all the trade on the route, carried
/ the msils, as they had done for years
| but received only three fOurths of thu
pay, Peterson pocketing the remainder
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weather ana crop News.

CINCINNATI, July ga special to
the Enquirer reports tornado OF limited
extent passing through Switzerland
county, Indiana, yesterday, scattering
the harvested grain, unrooting houses,
uprooting trees and prostratiDg the
growing crops, out causing no loss OF
life. A special to the same paper from
Urbana, Ohio, says the wheat crop Is
believed to be almost lost in that county,
heavy rains the past week having caused
either rot or sprout. Another special
says of the prospect in Fayette county !:
Owing to recent rains, farmers past
crops are materially injured, and wheat
is all rotting in the fields. They look on
that crop as an entire failure.
A Gazette Cambridge City, Indiana,
special says: The rains Of the past few
weeks, especially the past few days,
falling almost constantly, have done
a great deal Of damage to the crops in
that vicinity, and farmers are greatly
discouraged. A great many fields OF
wheat have been cut and placed In
shocks during the last few days, and the
rain has caused the wheat to grow, the
sprouts being quite long.
Additional dispatches tonight from
southern Ohio and Indiana state con-
tinuous rains the past two days. The
rain has in many localities ruined the
wheat in shocks, and caused great DAM
age to other crops. In some instances
land. slides are reported.
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RACE NEWS.
The Meeting of she Cleveland Club
YesGerday-FuIlertOn Adds New
LaureIs-DeIails of the Race.

CLEVELAND, O., July 28.-This was
the second day of the Cleveland Club
races. Fully twelve thousand people
were on the grounds. The track was in
magnificent condition, and notwith-
standing the drenching rain of last
night and to-day, proved beyond ques-
ton among the fastest race courses OF
the country, Fullerton making his best
record, 2:18, in the second heat. The
start was excellent. although not ex-
citing as yesterday, nor as good as Is
anticipated for tomorrow.
The first race, 2:29 class, purse $1,000,
divided, $500, $3.50 and $3.50, had eight
entries, and all started. The first heat
was won by Eva, she going to the fore
at the send-off and never being headed.
Little Fred was second, half length be-
hind: Annie Collins third. The rest
were badly strung out. Little Fred and
Eva had the best of the start-of in the
second heat, but Fred took the lead in
the second quarter and Kept it up to the
wire; Annie Collins second, York
State third; time, 2:25f. In the
third heat, Charlie Green was SUBJ
stituted for the driver Of York State,
who the Judges thought had in the pre-
vious heats pulled his horse, and it
proved q wise change, as York State
took the next three heats and race in
2:23f, 2:26f, 2:25.
Summary-Annie Collins, 3, 2, 2, 3,
2; Scotland, s, 7, g. s, drawn; Shanty,
s, 6, At, 4; Sam West, 6, s, Z, 81; AL
bert, 4, 5, 2, >, 5; York State, Z, 3, l, l.,
/; Eva. /, 4, 5, 4. 6; Little Fred, 2, l, s,
3, 3. First heat, first quarter, 81; second
quarter, :124; third quarter, :49; mile,
2:25t. Second heat, first quarter, 80;
second quarter, 1:113; third quarter,
:4S3; mile, 2:25I. Third heat, first
quarter, 353; second quarter, IL; third
Quarter, AS; mile, 2:233. Fourth heat,
first quarter, 364; second quarter, 1871;
third quarter, 1:5l4; mile, 2:26f. Fifth
heat, first quarter, 353; second quarter,
I:12i; third quarter, l :49; mile, 2:25.
The winner sold in the pools in the field
for a mere song, and as a result the
knowing ones lost heavily, a large
amount having been laid on Little Fred
and Eva.
The next on the programme was the
2:l8 class; purse $4,000, divided $500,
$500 and 5000, for which Judge Fuller
ton, Nettie and Lady Maud started. In
the first heat Nettie, on the outside,
broke as soon as the word was given
and before settling down to work was 8
distance behind Fullerton, who led
Maud two lengths on entering the Sec
ond quarter. Fullerton gradually in
creased his lead, and came in fifty yards
before Maud, Nettie barely saving hel
| distance. Time, 2:2O3.
Fullerton and Maud had full length
the advantage in the sendoff for thu
second heat. Attic first turn the Judg,
drew sway, and at the first quarter wa
leading Maud three lengths, Nettie ter
lengths away and seemingly in distress
These positions were maintaine'
through the middle half, but on tn,
home stretch Nettie came up very fast
gained rapidly, but couldn't reach tn
other horses, the Judge taking the heat
making his best record and the taste:
time ever made on the Cleveland TRACK
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THE failure Of Duncan, Sherman &
Co. was the absorbing topic in COM
mercial circles yesterday, and inquiries
we've freely made by merchants and
bankers as to any transactions with or
on account Of that firm. A reporter Of
the APPEAL WAS among the inquirer,
but working ever so diligently he failed
10 find thstthe great clearinghouse bad
had an agent here within the past four
years, or was in airy way engaged or
enlisted in any transactions in this city
or vicinity. Memphis is not concerned
in the great failure, nor in any Of the
failures that have followed. We could
not hear Of any Of Duncan, Sherman &
Co.'s paper nearer to US than Mobile and
New Orleans, at both OF which points
we understand the firm have agents,
through whom they were large purchss-
ers Of cotton, and became interested as
bondholders in the Mobile and Ohio
railroad.
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The Ledger of last evening contained
an editorial complimentary Of Hon.
Samuel J. Randall, of Pennsylvania,
suggesting him as the most suitable Of
the Democratic candidates for speaker
OF the house Of representatives. The
Ledgcr among other things referred to
his warfare against the corruptions of
the Republican party, and particularly
to the trying time during the last session
when he led the minority for foriy-seven
consecutive hours in the terrible fight
against the Infamous force bill, and dis
played 8 leadership which excited the
admiration Of his opponents. But we can
go back beyond that and recall the SER
vices of the great Democratic leader at
time when the Democracy was hope
less minority, and reconstruction was
fought st every step, and with deter
minaUon that would have excited even
"Old Hickory" exacting as he was. In
those days Mr. Randall displayed all the
qualities OF leadership, at the very in
ceptiOn OF his career proving
his title to any place in the
gift Of his party. That he would make
an able speaker there can be no doubt,
and as little that in that high and re-
spOnsible Office he would obey the be-
hests OF his party and make such a dis
position Of its patronage as would satisfy
the rank and file alike. A strong
man, Mr.. Randall is worthy the
confidence OF the Democracy,
and eminently worthy the place
to which his ambition leads him to
aspire. He has a few strong and worthy
competitors, but not one who could not
aud would not congratulate him hearth
ly upon his successful coptest Of the
coveted position. He is popular with
his party, and has the confidence of the
people at large.
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HERE is more oft. Governor Parker
in his speech before the Grand Army Of
the Republic at Newark, New Jersey,
recently, said: THE future Of the great
nstion demands the burial OF dead
issues, and the applause with which it
was received, says the New YoIk Tri-
tune, afforded another indication Of the
hesrtiness with which the veterans Of
the Union army respond TO the cry Of
the whole country for reconciliation.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-29

THE Savannah NewS calls attention
10 the fact that the bonds in small
amounts issued by government without
interest, which go from hand to hand,
are called rags, while the big bonds, held
by the few at interest, are something
better than gold, and asks if it is not
curious that a note with interest Is 60
much better than one without interest,
both being given by the same party
Suppoge we should call the bonds rags,
what q howl there would be from the
monetary lords!
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Maud second and Kittie last, both run
ming under the wire. Time, 2:l6.
Fullerton was never headed in the
third heat, and had he been urged in the
least would have made wonderful time;
Maud second, a length in front of Net
tie. Time, 3:l93.
Summary-First heat, first quarter,
OBS; second, I'LL; third, 1:464; mile,
2:2Oi. Second heat, first quarter, 0:34t;
second quarter, 1904; third quarter,
IA; mile, 2:1S. Third heat, first quar-
ter, O:35; second quarter, 1:lO; third
quarter. AS; mile, 2:l9i. Nettie, 3,3 8;
Judge Fullerton, l, l, /; Lady Maud, 2,
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WHEAT is worth about twenty-five
cents bushel more than on the first Of
July, and corn ten cents bushel more.
Thus our western and southwestern
farmers will have plenty Of money this
fall, and they will know how TO put it
where II will do the most good.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-29

A freight train going north on the
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago
railroad, yesterday, ran through trestle
forty feet high, between Putnam vile
and Cloverdsle, killing the engineer,
conductor and head-brakesman. The
fireman had one leg and one arm broken.
The rear brakeman only escaped.
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WEATHER PRoBABILITrEs.
WAsHISGTOS, July -, I an

WAsHISGrOS, July y, / an.
FJrttg South Atlantic and GUlj States,
T,Hncgscc and the Ohio Uauey, sta
JtgHGy 10 falling barometer, southwest
10 southeast minds, stationary or rising
temperature, partly cloudy toeather and
ram areas IN tie last and, possibly, the
first SccfiOHs.
The Mississippi uriH continue failing or
stationary at Cairo and Memphis, and
stationary or slOl0,y rising at VickSJlTg
and NeJU Orleans.
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Tn, examination into the Mountain
Mta lows massacre still continues at
Beaver, Utah. Several witnesses gave
testimony yesterday confirmatory of the
horrible story on the first days sitting
of the court. An examination of Lees
cell yesterday developed considerable
preparations for his escape.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-29

A dispatch from Springfield, Mis-
souri,, says that Colenel VIM. P. Ross,
principal chief Of the Cherokee Indians
and candidate for reelection to that
position, was assassinated Tuesday near
Port Gibson, by a party OF Downing
men. The political opponents Of Col
onel Boudinet, who was in the Territory,
are said to have fed north.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-29

Rev. Mr.. Hudson, Presbyterian min
lister from Willismsport, with his sister
in-lsw, Miss Bryson, was thrown from
a carriage in WatsOntown, Pennsylya-
nla, yesterday. HudsOn's back was
broken, and he has no hope OF recovery.
Miss Bryson was also badly injured,
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FOREIGN TELEGRAES.
England.

England.
LONDON. July 2S.-In the house of
commons this afternoon, Sir Charles
Adderly, president # the board of trade,
introduced bill further to empower the
board % trade to prevent unseaworthy
vessels from sailing. In presenting the
measure, he said that Plimsoll's bill YVES
not acceptable to the government be-
cause it was based on wrong principles.
Here he was interrupted by cries OF
"Now Continuing his remarks be said
the hill wss also Objectionable because
beside furnishing offenders, 1t actually
takes upon itself the conduct OF the ma
rine service. Tue act Of 1872 already
empowers the government 10 stop I'M
seaworthy ships. Since then niue hum
bred and fifty-elght vessels had been
stopped. OF which five hundred and ny
teen were found to be unseaworthy.
The present bill was intended to
strengthen the executive, facilitate more
rauid and direct action, and provide
sufficient number OF officers to etfectual-
~ detain unseaworthy ships. 1t also al
lows fJnTth part G. the crew to demand
a survey. Finally, II was merely an
earnes. Of fuller legislation to be had at
the next session. Sullivan thought
the lead-liue provision for,stOWing grain
should he engrafted in the bill. Roe
buck denied that the bill would satisfy
the country. He advocated continuing
the consideration OF PlimsOlps bill.
Various other members followed, more
or less censuring the bill, while wishing
10 extricate the government from tie
difficulty. Finally the bill passed It's
first reading. Its second reading Is liked
for Friday morning.
Canada.
Toronto, July 2S.-The G'0be mss
fifteen columns OF special reports about
the crous from different places IN On
tario. Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince
Edwards Island and Nova Scotia, The
following is a summary: Fall wheat
although below the average, viii De
larger crop than was at one time eA-
pected: spring wheat is above the aver
age; oats, barley and peas are heavier
than for many years, in proportion 20
the area covered; Iadian corn Is grest'y
improved, aud will turn out better tnan
expected; the potato crop is large, anu
the root crop generally very heavy
hay is ga average crop; small fruits
abundant; apples less plentiful; in other
fruits there will probably be deficiency.
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Canada.

4 slight shock Of an earthquake was
FELT 10 Hartford, Connecticut, about four
o'clock yesterday morning.
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BROOKLYN,

BROOKLYN, July 2S.-The Argus says
J. b. Ford & Co. have asked the advice
and assistance OF the creditors Of their
publishing house, who are requested to
meet tomorrow morning. The circular
issued by the firm says: This circum-
stance is not to be COMPOUNDED with the
affairs Of the Christian Union publishing
company, which is a separate organiza-
ton and good for all it owes" 1t is
stated that n. w. Sage and II. w.
Cleveland, who are associated with Mr..
Beecher 10 the Christian Union, are 10
no way connected with the publication
of bOoBs. Mr.. Ford's partners are Sam
uei WIlkerson, John X. Howard and
Edward l.. Ford.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-29

The trial Of Alexander and William
Callie, Of the late firm OF Alexander
CslIie & Co, on the charge OF obtaining
money under false pretenses, began at
Guild hall, London, yesterday morning,
but upon the conclusion Of that days pro-
ceedings was adjourned one week.
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At other Points.
LONDON.

LOUISVILLE, July 2S.-The Tobacco
Exchange banking company, Of this
city, closed its doors yesterday. The
institution has been regarded for some
time IN precsrious condition, and its
suspension has no connection with the
New York failure. As far rs can be
learned, no bank or person in Louisville
has been effected by Duncan, Sherman
q Co.'S failure,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-25
Abiding to the report that the brother


Abiding to the report that the brother.
ip-law of Miss Lovejoy will commence
suit against Beecher's lawyers, as soon as
the present trial is over, the Springfield
Mass Republican rather pointedly re-
marks:
1.-THE attempt to prove that Beecher
did not commit adultery with Mrs. Tilton
by publishing to the world baseless inuen-
does against the reputation OF another
woman entirely disconnected with the case,
was not only repugnant to common sense
but was especially unfortunate as instig-
ated by the counsel of man who has put
ON record his conviction that it is alike
the duty and the privilege of C Christian
man TO bear thousand attacks upon his
own reputation in silence. rather than to
suffer one innocent woman to be villitied
for his sake before the world. ;"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-25
Soaring Himself into sobriety.

From the Lawrence (Mass.) American.
A very decently appearing, well dressed
mau called at the police station on Sunday.
slightly lover the bay" and walking up to
the railing, behind which shone the good
natured face of Bach" he steadied him
SELF, and with intense drunken gravity said,
Are you he-hic-marshal? ?" M" says
Bach, "but I'll do just as well. What's
wanting?" Il want to 60 into the room
where-hic-loek 'em up, and Ok-hic-
Tloek it over" Its Sunday, and no time
for visitors; besides, nobody is admitted
without leave of the Marshal Il tell you
-hic-I must look in there; want to :
hic-bad." What do you want to look in
there for? Any body there you want tc
find?" No; but just look h-hic-ere
You see Tn pretty drunk now n, I'm
hie-fraid if | don't get scared somehow
shall keep on till l get so-hic-drunl
that shall get put in there. just le' mt
look the place-hic-over and see if won
scare me so that I - hic-that shant ge
any drunken" Bach couldn't stand tina
appeal, and became for the nonce an apos
tie of temperance, and the mau departed
satisfied, and we presume became sobere
man, for he didn't get brought up.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-25

@S CON per day at home. Terms free
~ : 0kU Address GEO. STINsoN g Co..
Portland, Maine.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-25
MOFFAT'S LIFE PILLS
and
PHOENIX BITTERS.

The Most Successful Medicines
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Established in 1885, by one Of
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and now used throughout North
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Thousands of certificates are
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tg Sold by Druggists everywhere.
j. P. MILLS, Sole Proprietor,
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CLIMAX! CLIMAX!

Pages Climax Salve, q Family
blessing for 25 cents.
Tt heals without a scar. No
family should be without it.
Wewarrant it to cure Scrofula
Sores, Salt Rheum, Chilblains,
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Scalds, Cuts, and Sprains.
1t has been used over twenty
years, without one failure.
oparallel-haying per-
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Arnica with many other Extracts
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-25
PILES PILES! PILE
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Sure Cure and Absolute Prevention. Sold by al
dealers ircuar5 sent free ON application.
Address. MON fGUMER9 " Co, Agents.
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-25

500 New YORK, Sept. 10th, 1873.
MEssRs MILLER BRos.-Dear Sirs-You viii
please accept my best thanks for the box of
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perfect as q face powder. Hoping your new prepar-
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1he JOseph dixon STuc1Dl0 iO
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MONTGOMERY'S NERvINE.

For the cure of Neuralgia, Rheumatism Head.
ache Nervousness, Seiatica. Ttc-Douloureux. Hyr-
terra Palpitaton of the Heart ana all nervous al
fections. he Proprietor OF this valuable meolclne
es Il OF ask on to 1t for weeks or mon MS pc
fore you have relief in many cases one bottle, or
less of This medicine Is required. Ii is sold on its
and has been long and favorably known to the
community
Sold by ali Druggists. DR. Montgomery will be
free of charge, pei sonally or by letter.
flee aud store, 131 N, Ninth St. cor. Cherry
PHILADELPHIA. PA .
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-25

scope of the Civil Rights act to the race
which is in danger of misunderstanding it,
and his advice to colored men not to at
tempt to use the new law as pretence to
interfere with the private business of pri-
vate parties is so sensible that we trust it
will be generally needed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-25
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

HAPPY RELIEF FOR YOUNG MEN from the effects
of Errors and Abuses in early life. Manhood re-
stored. Impcdiments TO Marriage removed. New
method of treatment New and remarkable rene
dice. Books and Circulars sent free, in sealed J
VclOpes.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, 419 Nor, h
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.,-an Institution
having a high reputation for honorable conduc
and professional skill. 19t&w3m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-25

ssDSYCHOMANCY, OR SOUL CHARMING.'
How either sex may fascinate nd gain the
love and affections of any person they choose in
stantly This art all possess, free, by mall for
% cents; together it'll Marriage Guide, Egyptian
oracle Dreams II nts to Ladit g etc 1e0O.OUO sold.
A aueer book Address IT. WILLIAM & co, Pub
fishers. Philadelphia.