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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-13

at a regular meeting of Gem City
Lodge No. q, K. Of P, held at their Cas-
tie Hall, Monday evening, April 10, 1876,
the following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted, to- wit:
ResolUed, lst That we shall ever hold
in grateful remembrance the noble and un.
selfish deeds of love, profound and genial
friendship manifested by the Knights of
Pythias and Odd Fellows of Davenport
and Rock Island, in tenderly caring for
the remains of our beloved brother, j. B.
Herdman, and for their kindly offices to
the committees sent from this city by Gem
City Lodge No. 81, X. of p, and Fort
Madison Lodge No. 157, |. o. o. L.
Resolped, ID That brothers John W.
Green, grad chancellor. John Cameron,
past grand chancellor, and past grand
chancellor Morris, have our especial thanks
and sincercst knightly esteem for their
prompt and generous action in our sad be-
reavement.
Resolped, 3D. That we execrate the
brutal and fend-like conduct of c. B..
Knox, coroner Of Rock Island county, ILL
nois, in his refusal to allow the friends of
| the deceased to perform the last sad rites
over bis mutilated remains, and declare
his infamous, mercenary conduct, in this
matter, without parallel in the annals of
the Northwest.
ResolUed, 4th. That these resolutions
be published in the Davenport and Rock
Island paners.
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SToP that distressing cold with a bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists'in Rock Island.
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The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUST! NO SMELL
- Always soft nd ready for use without dish
and give more elegant and lasting lustre than any
STOVE Polish ever produced A stove csn be dress
ed on delicate carpet without soiling it. Manu-
Mass.
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Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at The ARGUS OFFICE.
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To-day kilograms on first page o.
The ARGUS.
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THE LATE J. B. HERDMAN.
Resolutions of Respect for Him
AND OF THANKS TO HIS BROTHER
KNIGHTS AND! oDDlFELLows,
And Execration of Coroner c. B. Knox
IN MEMORIAM.
CASTLE HALL.
GEM CITY LODGE No. 81, X. of p.
Fort MADISON Iowa. April Z 1876.


FORT MADISON Iowa, April 1876.
Alta special convocation of Gem City
Lodge No. q, K. ofP. of Fort Madison,
Iowa, held at their Castle Hail, on Friday,
April 1876, at 3 o'clock z. M. the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted, to wit:
Resolued, 1. That we have heard, with
deep sorrow, of the sudden and untimely
death of our worthy beloved brother j. b..
Herdman, Special Deputy Grand Chan
cellor for this Jurisdiction, and the honored
founder of this Lodge.
Resolued, 2 That by his death our
Lodge has sustained an irreparable loss,
and that whilst we bow in fearful sorrow
to the inscrutable Providence that removes
him from our circle we nevertheless are
cheered by the recollection that he was
prepared for the great change by con-
sistent christian life and an uuwavering
devotion to the exalted principles of our
grand order.
Resolued. 3. That by the urbanity Of
hisjmanner, the integrity of his life, the
sincerity of his friudship, and the genial,
generous sunshine of his noble, manly
nature, he endeared himself to all true
knights, and that we will sacredly cherish
his memory in our hearts, because of bis
many private virtues, his great mora
worth and excellence.
Resolued. 4. That as a testimonial OF
our affectionate memory OF his noble and
Knightly qualities, we will wear the usual
badge OF mourning for thirty days, and as ;
further EXPRESSION of our sadness anC
sorrow, that we will drape our Lodge il
mourning, that we may also be reminded
in our convocations that, in the midst 0
life we are in death.
ResolUed 5. That these resolutions b
spread on the records of this Lodge, anC
that certified copy thereof, duly attestet
by the Lodge Seal, be forwarded to the rel
atives of our departed brother, and tina
they be published in the journals Of LIE,
county, Iowa, as we'll as in the Davenpor
aud Wilmington, (Delaware) papers, ant
Pythian journals of the United States.
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Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA d RocK.IsLAND.RAILwAy.
CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC 3. 3.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO me EAST AND SOUTH

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At 8 30 q. IN. ;4:15 p, m. f; and 10:00p. IN. Trains
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At $3.50 o. m. ; 9:5o q. m, and $40 p. m. Train
arrive from the east as above.
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WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

wAsHmdroH, Jan. 4 lS70
ANTICIPATED CALL BY THE HOUSE, FoR THE
CORRESPONDENCE ON THE CUBAN QUESTION
THE MONROE DOCTRINE NOT VIOLATED.
lis probable that within few days after Congress
assemblies the House will call for the correspondence
and documents on the Cuban question with the expec
tation OF being able 70 make point against the admin
istraton supposed violation Of the Monroe doc
trne But II 10 not probable that they viii succeed
There has been violation or the Monroe doctrine,
nor II is safe TO say, has any European Power been
asked by the United States interfere in any manner
in the AFFAIRS of Cuba No request whatever has been
made by the United States Of any OF tho Powers to as
sst IN any kind Of Intervention. What has been done
has been enectual it Is believed in inducing Spain TO
form concatory policy for Cuba and to take meas
which II IS hoped, will pacy the island without
much longer delay. There is, however apparently so
little occasion for conceament in regard TO the Cuban
negotiations that s to be hoped Congress viii call for
all the correspondence 10 let the country see
what has been done and what is doing and thus
put end 10 stock obbng sensations and general I'M
Business.
REGARD TO CUBA.
II is not probable that the democrats in the House
will undertake any rash measures in regard to the
Cuban question There s disposition on their part
TO do So Leading democrats discountenance offensive
resolutions and the constitution OF the Committee
Foreign Affairs makes II probable that any wild efforts
in the House would meet with chilling reception in
the committee The democrats do not want war.
WHAT COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION
OF MEASURES RELATING TO SPECIE PAY
MENTs.
There is a possibility OF n slight but interesting
nct in the House TO morrow between the Ways and
Means and Banking and Currency committees as to
which OF them shall have Jurisdiction OF
latng to specie payments and the consideration
of that part Of the Presidents Message
corning this subject If the majority OF
the House regard the legal tender notes
as part Of the national debt the Ways and Means
committee will have the subject assigned 70 them.
II the House. the contrary regards the legal tender
notes In the light OF currency, it would assign the
subject to the Banking and Currency committee For
tunately whatever assignment may be made will make
material difference regards legislation, as both
committees are undoubtedly for hard money.
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GOVERNOR HARrRANFr's MESSAGE.
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES OF PENNSYLVANIA
THE CONTEMPLATION TROUBLES.

FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES OF PENNSYLVANIA
THE CONTEMPLATION TROUBLES
HARRISBURG, Jan. 4, 1875
Governor Harlranft sent his Annual Message to the
Legislature to-day. The Governor statcs that during
the fiscal year ending November 80 1875, the total
amount of debt redeemed 81 1856 407 Go The total
receipts 1884, $50 81, and the total dsburse
ments So SAL 44s 40 The balance In the State treas
ury $685. 2O7 81 1t is estimated that the revenue of
this year will BIO $500 900 less than that OF last year.
which would make the deficiency at the end of the cur
rent fiscal year about 81 500 OOO the appropr
atoms be reduced The appropriations already
for that part of the fiscal year embraced between
December 1875, and June /, 1873 The principal APP
priations such as for schools aud the ordinary
penses OF the government fixed by the constitu-
by law except those for public charities and
these will demand unusually large amounts this
by OF their failure to receive anything at the
last IL Is manifest therefore, that tho appropriations
cannot be materially reduced, and the deficiency must
be provided for either by the imposition OF
the diversion INTO the general FUND Of some OF the
revenues now flowing into the sinking fund. To levy
taxes at time when the business and Industrial
interests are Frustrated would DO unwise and great
hardship and would justly meet with public condem-
nation The necessity therefore, OF the red strbuton
OF the revenues is obviously duty that is urgent and
demands immediate attention. The Governor there
fore recommends that that one-third of the
now assigned to the sinking fund be transferred to tho
general fund
Referring to the Centennial Exhibition the Governor
says:'Mhatev doubts have hitherto possessed the
pubic mind about the success OF the Centennial
happily disspated. and It is evident the country
has awakened to the CONVICTION that the Exhibition,
instead OF being merely local. Will transcend in dignity
add magnitude any OF the expostionS that have pre-
s>eded II 10 Europe Il becomes Pennsylvania there
fore, to bestir herself and strive to have full rep
rcsentatIon Of her resources and Industries exni-
bitonn
TURBULENCE RIOT
The Governor calls attention the awlcss DISPOSE
ton that exists portions OF the Common where
tumut and riot at times have been formidable that
the executive power OF the State had to be invoked
quell the disturbances These turbulent manifestations
are becoming Alarmngy frequent and to repress them
some remedy must be devised. No disobedtence OF
regular constituted authority will be permitted whether
on the part Of individuals corporations combinations
Of men. No sense of wrong however grevous, will
shall justify violence In seeking indemnity therefor
The rights OF property respected no inter
ference with its legitimate will be tolerated. Every
man must be allowed 10 sell his labor at his own
price and his working not DO interrupted either
by force or intimidation.
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FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. A. 1915
REMOVAL OF MAJOR INGALLS,, INDIAN AGENT AT
MUsKoGER-THE CHARGES AGAINST HIM.
Orders have been transmitted by General Cowen As
sstant Secretary Of the Interior to Muskogee,. l.
T., dismssing the Indian agent at that agency,
Major G. W. Ingalls, and requiring him to his
ofce and papers Major Upham of Fort Gibson. The
charges against Major ingalls, general dissatisfaction
with his management of business unwarranted aud
meddlesome Interference in the politics OF the Terri
tory, and undue favoritism in the appointment OF
assistants, seven members of his family or
other close relatives being among the number he has
given position under him. Nothing whatever of
criminal dishonest nature is alleged against Major
ingalls,. The charges OF nepotsm and partisanship
might have been overlooked had they not supplemented
the general charge of bad management of his agency
and its affairs Major Ingalls, is from Springfield, Ill.,
and appointed at the instance of the Baptist
Church under the allotment OF his designation to that
denomination His successor will be gentleman of
the same faith a resident in ST. Louis.
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THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GRANT IN HIS NrEN.
TIoN oP PROVIDING FOR UNION SOLDIERS
DISPLACED BY THE DEMOCRATIC HOUSE
COLUMBUS Jan. g. 1876
In the Senate bills introduced to ok the mini
mum punishment for forgery at year instead OF
three now and to prohibit corporations from
ing nuisances
In the House bills were introduced for the suppress
sion Of tramps and authorize cities TO subscribe
stock OF watorworks companies
A resolution adopted by party vote condemning
the action Of Congress dismisstng Union soldiers TO
give place TO ex-Confcderatcs and calling the Ohio
Congressman to their influence to find places for
such discharged men. Also declaring that President
Grant deserves the commentator Of all patriots
for his declaration that he would Hnd places for all such
discharged men.
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LOUISIANA POLITICS.

PREPARING FOR THE CONSERVATIVE coNvEN-
TIoE-A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE BouRBoNs
AND THE LIBERALS.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. T. 1875
There is considerable excitement in political circles
TO- night consequent canvassng for the control Of
the Conservative Convention which meets the 9th
inst The conflict upon its Presidency and upon pro-
posed resolutions rcpudiating the Wheeler adjustment
whether II shall DO Bourbon or liberal
The former pushing Montcure; the latter d. s.
Cage. As the President Of the Convention has the APP
pointment OF fifteen members Of the state Central Com
mtec, the issue Is important SO far both factions
confident Of success, bat the liberal element IL APP
parently the strongest The Convention will also elect
delegates TO the National Convention.
Nothing Of importance done IN the Legislature
"A
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STRONG PREsUMPTIvE EVIDENCE AGAINsT BLB-
cocK-DArEs OF rHE TRIALS APPOINTED
RUMoRs REGARDING FRED AID oEvnLH
GRANT.
81. LOUIS, Jan 4 1870
There seems 10 be doubt that the government
is possession Of the conclusive proof OF Gene
raj Babcock's guilt What tho exact nature OF this
umony cannot be Ascertaned but the attorneys
Quoting tho prosecution extremely sanguino
the prospect Of successful Issue. District Attorney
Dyer said to-day that II there not against
Babcock, then there against Joyce and
Mcdonald, and that the evidence in his
was strong and positive In every particular.
He expressed no doubt as to conviction.
TIE srEoEoEr EvIDEscz
1t Is considered quite certain that the prosecution
held back the most important testimony from the
Grand Jury for certain reasons one Of which the
obvious that they did not to expose the real
strength Of the against Babcock- It was known
that Babcoek had at strong adherents the
jury, who would have managed to have apprsed him OF
what was in store for him on the trial
STARTLING RuMoas RKPRoDUcEp.
There are very ugly circulation here to tt
effect that evidence has been discovered involving Or
vile and Fred Grant but no definite developments
have yet come to light
cAsKs DowS FOR TRIAL
The Whisky Ring cases came up in the United
States Circuit Court this morning for the purpose OF
being down for trial The principal cases are three
indictments against William Mckee, two against ex-
Collector Mcclure and one against Babcock These
were nxed Cor trial In the order named the 10Th
10Th and 31st OF January.
BABcocK TO PLEAD sor GUILTY.
Colonel Dyer suggested to the Court that General
Babcock has not yet been arraigncd and that he did
kpow tvhc fha dafe drnt uould nIc
guilty or not Judge Krum attorney for Babcock, said
his client would be ready when his case was called
and that his pleading would be ''not guilty"
District Attorney Dyer and his assistant Bliss leave
for Washington Friday night whence they 70 to
suit with Secretary Brstow and Attorney General
Perrepont about the future conduct OF the whiskey
cases
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GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 1876.
THE PRESIDENCY OF THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, JAN 4, 1876.
THE PRESIDENCY OF THE SENATE
meeting of the Senate Committee Privileges and
Elections called for this morning TO consider the
resolution submitted by Mr.. Edmunds, the 18th ult
and referred to that committee providing that the
9TH inst The Senate should proceed to the election
President pro tempore. No quorum present. there
being in attendance only four members Of the
mittee-namely Messrs Morton, Wadleigh, Mitchell
and Merrimon-who discussed the subject informally,
but Of could take action The chairman has
called another meeting for The indications
that there will be considerable diversity Of opinion
the subject In the committee
STATE DINNER by THE PRESIDENT.
The President and Mrs Grant gave State dinner
night and their guests were:The Secretary OF State
and Mrs. Fish, Secretary OF the Treasury and Mrs.
Brstow, Mrs Belknap Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs
Robesen Mrs. Jewell Secretary Of the Interior and
Mrs. Chandler the Attorney General and Mrs Pierre
pont, Vice President Ferry Senator Morton and wife,
Senator Allison and wife, General and Mrs Hunter,
Admiral Porter, Montgomery Blair Colonel and Mrs f.
d. Grant, Mr.. and Mrs. Lowery, Mr.. Creswell Mr. and
Mrs. Boutwell, Mr.. Bancroft, Mr.. Williams and ex-sec.
rotary Delano and Mrs. Delano.
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THE LORD BRIBERY CASE.

JUDGE DANIELS DECIDES THAT THE STATUTE
OF 1869 RELATING TO BRIBERY INCLUDES ALL
THE PROVISIONS OF THAT OF 1853-TEN JU-
RoRs EMPANELLED
BrFTALo, N. Y, Jan 4, 1875
At the afternoon session Of the court to-day in the
Lord the court room was completely packed many
Of the prominent legal lights being present to listen 70
Judge Daniels decision on the argument Of the morn
ing. which rendered substantially as follows
That the position OF the defence this point was well
taken and cited that had been before the Court
Appeals in this State, where the rule had been laid
down, and which has been taken here Vas sustained
and sanctioned That rule, general rule is and
never ~ open 10 controversy, and where the
statute Of 1869 covers the statute OF 1853 aud
where II adds offences there the former
ssua toerRer rSs 1nasas 9s S
whether the statute OF 1869 includes the entire subject
matter Of the statute Of 1853 for general purposes
There was no doubt in the mind OF the Court that the
subject matter contained In the statute OF 1858 IL
trely within that OF 1859 with the exception Of per-
haps that relied by the counsel the prosecution
relating " the crimnality OF him who snteralns ncgo
tations OF bribery. II claimed by the prosecution
that this provision Is embodied IN the statute Of
1852 and hence tho statute OF 1869 does not include all
the subject matter Of the statute OF 1883 The Court
inclined 70 think this construction Of the statute Of
1853 could not be sustained as there were provisions
Il Including the necessary clause In substance.
Jrdge Daniels added that he must decide that the
statute OF 1902 not only included all the provisions OF
the statute Of 1883 but much larger class OF cases
also and thai persons holding ONCE BY virtue OF the
statutes Of the State or OF the constitution were liable
equally under this statute, and that was the direct
design affect the OF 1859 by the act OF 1850 IN
his opinion and decided that prosecution had onlv
the right 70 challenge the Eve persons and that the
case must be made out and governed under the
OF 1862 without referring the statute OF 1853 which
has been repealed by the new publication.
After the rendering Of the decision tho work OF en-
panelins the jury WAS continued, and Ave out Of a
new panel Of fourteen was obtained making secured
thus far.
The Court then adjourned until nine O'Clock A. NJ to-
morrow.
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE SUPPLY ORDERED TO THE MEDITER-
RANEAN-oRDERS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 1875
The United States steamer Supply, now ANEW York,
will be ordered to Civa veccha where she will receive
board tho to be erected here 70 the memory
OF those in the naval service who fell in the defence OF
the Union also such contributions American artists
wish TO send to the Centennial Exhibition. She will
then proceed 10 Leghorn to take board contributions
from artists In that section. On her way home she will
touch at Tanger, IN Morocco No vessel will be sent
the north OF Europe TO receive contributions The
thirty days and is expected she VIII return to Phi-
delpha early In April
ORDERS
Assistant Engineer George G. Nelson Is ordered to
the Wyandotte; Acting Sailmaker John r. Bailey Is
ordered 70 the NandalIa. ,,ysr-. -
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MAINE POLITICS.

AUGUSTA Jan 4, 1876
The Legislature OF this State assemblies tomorrow.
At the caucuses this evening the republicans NOM
mated General W. Hyde Of Bath for President OF the
Senate and Frederick Robe Of Gorham, for Speaker Of
the House The democrats nominated @ H. Haskell,
OF Portland for President Of the Senate, and John y
Talbcrt Tor Speaker OF the House.
The contest for state Offices Is very brisk For SCI
retarv Of state Ex-Governor Perham claims 10 maor
Mr. Chadbournes friends appear confident Genera
Murray will doubtless reelected Adjutant Genera,
and the Attorney GePeralship generally conceded q
l. A. Emery, OF Ellsworth
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MINERS IN THE BLACK HILLS.

Sioux CRY, Iowa. Jan. 4 ls7d
special despatch from Fort sulIy, D. r., states that
party Of miners have formed supply depot old
81 Pierre the Missouri River and are constantly In
commune auon with the camps In the Black Hills
They claim 10 have found route by which the
hills are reached IN 100 miles travel easy road
Their messengers make tue triD 10 two daya
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TEXAS POLITICS.

GALVESTON, Jan, Z, 1876.
large number OF delegates TO the Democratic State
Convention have arrived. A preliminary meeting is
announced for eleven O'Clock tomorrow but II Is not
expected that permanent organization will be effected
until Thursday morning. IL is the general impression
that Governor Coke will be renominated by nearly
unanimous
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MAYORALTY CON.
TESTED.
BALTIMoRE'S

Henry NJ. warneld tho reform candidate for Mayor
OF this city at the municipal election in October last
instituted proceedings In the Superior Court or Bab
,oyo CITY todav contesting the election Of General
q Iatrobe the democratic candidate who has been IN
stalled IN tho once since the LIST day Of Novemb