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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25
" FEDIEAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

The first monthly meeting Of the FEDERAL
BUILDING AS>OOiATIDN will be held for the
payment OF dues MONDAY EVENING, Juns
5to, 1876 AZ Davis Hall, No. els 7th street north
wet. 90 ia O'Clock.
Books e subscription to stock fshares one dollar
edrAl are now Openiat the following places:
August Gefsdoi q, Vice President, No. 1904 18th
street northwest.
Directors.
Jos. Edison. No. I'll q street. northwest.
james 3. EdusTcs, No. 4s6 louisiana avenue.
q. W. Schell, No 81 ID street.
job Barnard, City II all.
N. p. Osllsn, No. 6I5 7tb street northwest
A. b. Kelly, ashington Gas Com psns once.
q. a.. D1ncapsOn corner 9Th snd ID streets.
Perna-d Kilmartin, No. $40 New Hsmpshir ev
Henry strasburser, Nos. 9o4 and 500 7th street
northwest.
ARD also at the Offices Of
John JOY Edson, No. I'll g street northwest.
Cbas. =. Fraser, No. 4I6 Louisiana avenue.
Gen VIM. Henry Browne, La. av. aud ~ street.
Milton q. Barnard, No. ass Louisians avenue.
JAMES FRASER, President.
No. 617 q street northwest.
u. @. MIDDLETON, Secretary,
mstropolitan Bank.
JOHN A. PRESCOTT, Treasurer,
Room No. 90, Sec ma Com ptrOller's Office.
my20 y Is p ,19J unel 3k5
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THE ILLINoIs-DELEGAT FOR BLAINE.
The editor of the Chicago later Ocean tele-
graphs to the representative of that paper
in this city as follows with reference TO the
standing of the Illinois delegation: "Dele-
gates TO Cincinnati all for Blaine, except
one and he is not certainly against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

INVESTIGATING JUDGE WYLIE. ~ The
subcommittee of the Judiciary Comni ttee
OF the House OF Representatives. directed to
make investigation into the charges pre-
ferred against Judge Wylie, with a view of
ascertaining IL that officer has rendered him.
81 liable TO impeRcC ment, held q session
SesteIday morning Incge Wylie was pre-
cent, and at the outset desired TO know
whether the con mtLtee considered them
selves body creasCt to revise and pass
upon his judicial decisions; IL so, he must
differ with them. he believed the Judiciary
snd legislative, while being Coordinate
branches OF the government, were distinct
IN their powers and application. He did not
think that the decisions OF q court could
properly be reviewed by any COMMITTEES.
The committee dtsclaimed their Intention
OF making any such investigation. Judge
Wylie replis thst the matter then settled
on point of fact, whether he had received
brides or not TO control decisions. He denied
in toto the truth OF the charge, and ch al
lenged the production OF proof to substan.
tiateit. He was willing TO allow the com
mittee every facility to secure evidence
even to the summontng of the entire CON-
rnunity, IL IL was necessary that any EVIL
deDce possible might be obtained refiecting
on his Judicial honor or action Without
proceeding further the committee adjouraed
until Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

ol hsi ' ,or fs,sD Paw. .l,.s nom Es
Wiie md daughtef. 1SsAe
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PRIVATE TELEGRAMs received by friends
OF MI Nor On in this city report the Ala
bama delegation of eighteen votes solid for
Morton, and nineteen of the Missouri dele
cation for him instead of ten, as declared by
III Associated Press dispatches this morn
i'm
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WHEN THE SENATE went into secret 9

!" ~ ~N n 4 ToN-NhIE WtLI IHJU stCTtL StS-
sion to-day on the Belknap Impeachment
case Messrs. Ingalls, and Mcmillan made
brief arguments against jurisdic lion. Mr.
Bay ard, OF Delaware, then took the floor and
began an elaborate argument in favor of
jurisdiction. 1t Is thought possible that
vote may be reached tomorrow, but 1t Is by
L o means probable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

NOMINATIoNs.-The President sent the
following nominations TO the Senate to-day:
James s. Rutan, of Pa, to be consul al
Florence, Italy, vice Writ Sykes, with
drawn; o. l.. Pitney, collector of customs
district OF Georgetown, District of Columbia
vice Charles 8. English; Geo. w. Patton, u.
8. marshal for the district of West Virginia;
Robert p. Richardson, postmaster, st.
Joseph, Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

GEN. SCHENCK.-The Committee on
Foreign Affairs to day received the reply,
by telegraph, from Ohio, of ex-Minister
ScheDck to the Cheese borough letter. The
committee regard his explanation as more
damaging ID him than IL he had left it I'M
explained. The report of the committee will
be made to the House to day, and the reply
viii be read as portion Of 1t. 1t centuries
Schenck.
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EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Inter-
nal revenue, s353,77s 80; customs, s371 ,15s 16.
FOURTH AUDITOR TABOR was before the
House Naval Committee to-day to explain
some alleged discrepancies IN naval accounts
passed by his office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

THE NAVY APPROPRIATION BILL, which
has passed the House, appropriates s5,O77 ,45l
less than last year, the sum then being s17,-
oil ,7o6. This saving has been effected by the
re uction of the personnel OF the navy from
$500 men 10 800 men, and also by the re-
duction In the construction, engineering,
al ordnance bureaus. etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

CONTESTED ELECTION CASES IN THE
HoUsE.-The Committee ON Elections have
indorsed unanimously the action OF the sub
&C mmittee in deciding in the contested case
~ Lee VS.. Rainey, from the first district OF
South Carolina, the latter was entitled to re-
tain his seat. In the case OF Butts vs..
MAJ Kay, from the ID South Carolina dis
trlct. the committee has decided to refer the
whole matter back to the people. In the
III 1T Goode contest (Virginia) the commit
tee will report In favor of Goode, the sitting
member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

Is THE DooRKEEPER's PLACE is almost
sure TO be vacant soon, Mr.. George G. We'd
derburn, OF Virginia, is prominent candi-
date for the vacancy. He will be, or ought
TO be warmly sustained by all the delegation
from Virginia, as he ought to have been the
clerk OF the House, If his claims on the party
had been duly considered. but IL is never too
late 10 do right. Mr.. Wedderburn would
MAKE a most efficient doorkeepr, and be-
sides being gentleman OF experience and
ability, has strong claims which should not
De overlooked by the democrats. Wash
Cor. Norfolk TIrgirlidJl.
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GEN. ID. III. HILL, the celebrated ex Con-
federate, has written a letter asking for the
removal of his political disabilities. He
cites his services for his country In the army,
covering twelve years, and calls attention to
the fact of his promotion for bravery at the
battle OF Monterey. He says that at the last
and would have voted for him had he been
restored 10 citizenship. He says IL again en-
iran chised he will vote for Hancock or any
other decent democrat. The letter was re-
turned to him by the person TO whom IL was
written for presentation to the House. with
the request that he leave the word "deceut,
out OF his letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

LONDON, May 25.-The IRE which broke
out at Bristol last night has been brought
under control. Several warehouses, shops,
and private residences have been destroyed.
The loss is unknown, but will probably be
heavy. This is the most extensive Ere that
has ever visited Bristol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

THE APPOINTMENT of Gen. Beale, OF this
city, to the Vienna mission will be accept.
able TO the country. He is a gentleman OF
large wealth and has served the country
Well. He Is q graduate of the Naval acad-
envy, served In the navy, assisted In the cap
tuTe of California, and with Kit Carson ran
the 35th parallel from the Mississippi river
To the Pacific: He was also for time sur
veyor- general of California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

TEE CUNFERENCE COMMITTEES, COMPOSED
of Mtssrs. Sargent, Frelinghuysen and With
ers, on the part of the Senate, and Messrs.
Randall, Waldron and Singleton, on the part
OF the House, on the disagreeing votes on the
consular and diplomatic appropriation bill,
be Id meeting this afternoon to see If they
could not reconcile the difference between
two Houses. They were still in session at
30 ID. m.
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ExoNERATEp.-The committee appointei
some time since To investigate the charges
OF bribery preferred against DR.. Dyrenforth,
an examiner IN the Patent Office, have re-
ported to Secretary Chandler, fully exouera-
ting him of the charges, and censuring the
complainant, Mr.. George Olney.
THE PRESIDENTS SALARY.-Mr. Wright,
from the Senate Committee on Civil Service
and Retrenchment, to day reportc back the
bill reducing the salary of the President to
30, coo, together with the veto message of
the President, with the recommendation
that the bill pass Notwithstanding the Pres
ident's veto. The bill went on the calendar.
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u T. NJ o. A.
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GEN. SHERMAN AGAIN REFUSES THR
CRoWN.-Gen. Sherman has addressed to
Mr.. Stephen Fiske, one of the editors of the

headquarters Army Of the United States
WARRINGTON, ID. c., May II, 1876.
=. Gephen FtSke, esq.-My Dear Sir: l had read
the articles In the ATcGOian before receiyjng
the copy sent by you. recognize the friendly
motive of the communication, but am SO
hsrdened in my preference for my own pro-
fession over all others that nothing can shake
my discrimination. i have no fears on the
subject, but am sure that our country will
produce an ample supply OF good candidates,
and that the people will choose from their
number good President.
Assuring you OF my great regard, am
truly your friend,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

THE FRAMING PRIvILEGE.-In the Sem
ate to- day, Mr.. Paddock, from the Commit
on Post Offices and Post Roads, reported
substitute for the bill repeating the act
abolishiDg the ranking privilege, The bill,
which restores the privilege to members OF
Congress so far as official communications
are concerned, and to heads of bureaus and
departments, will probably pass both Houses
OF Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

The NAVAL INvEsTIGATIoN.-Mr Whit
thorne, chairman OF the Committee on Ma
val Affairs, replied TO Secretary Robeson's
letter demanding 20 be heard by the Naval
Committee in selfdefense. Mr.. Whitthorne
Tee on the nth instant, which is to the effect
mat the Secretary Of the Navy and any
other omcers of the same, who are implica-
the fullest opportunity to be heard. Mr..
Whtthorne then goes on TO say that he Is
directed by the committee to say that not
only VIII ne De heard In self-defense, bat If
be desires IT, any witnesses who have testi-
ned TO matters implicating him will be re-
called In order that they may be re examined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

THE BLAINE BOND INVESTIGATIONS
The full Judiciary Committee Of the House,
after protracted session of three hours,
agreed TO three distinct PROPOSE lions to gov
el n the action II the sub co nmittee investi-
eating what Is known as the Blaine S6f, 900
bond transaction. These were: First, that
second thai the c0mmittee confine itself IN
the scope of the House resolution and direct
its inquiry only to the matter of the custody
OF the bonds of the Little Rock and Fort
Smith Railroad Company by the Union Pa
cihc Company; third, that Caldwell, who is
row in Europe, be summoned, II he Is access
sible. This Ia rebuke to the Arkansas poll
ticians, who have made their threat "to get
even with Blaine"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
A Hundred Years Ago.

A hundred years ago Not very long
time when we remember that scientists
reckon the age Of the world all the way
from sixty thousand to sixty million years
that China ana India can trace recorded
history back at least four thousand years
that Rome existed five hundred years as
kingdom and republic before she yielded
to the deadly despotism of an empire
that this empire has been dead fifteen
hundred years; that it is eight hundred
years since the Norman conquest made
modern England possible; that it is thir-
teen hundred years since Clovis made
Paris the capital of France; that it is a
thousand years since Charlcmagne was
Emperor of Germany; that it is fourteen
hundred years since Adolphus founded
the kingdom of the Visigoths in Spain,
and eleven hundred since the Saracens es.
tablished their power on Spanish soil
that 1t is eight hundred years since Rubic
planted the seed which has produced im-
perial Russia; that it is six hundred years
since Rudolph of Hapsburg began the
present reigning family in Austria that il
is 1--WE hundred years since Switzerland
declared her independence; that it is hf-
teen hundred since Fergus / was crowned
flRg OF Scotland, and more than fourteen
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
hundred since st. Patrick arrived in Ire

hundred since st. Patrick arrived in Ire
land,
Yet hundred years, at this stage of
humanity's game, counts for a good deal,
as will quickly appear if we contrast the
then with thenow.
In 1916 the giant, steam, was just crawling
and work by that canny Scotchman,
James Watt; and not until fifty-fve years
later did George Stephenson bring forth the
missionary Of ninteenth century progress
in the shape of the Rocket locomotive.
In l776, men made their wills and had
prayers offered in the churches VIXEN they
started from London for Edinburgh, and
it required from thirty to sixty days to
make the voyage from New York to
Liverpool. ln l776, thirteen poor and
feeble colonies, containing less than three
million souls, were all of what is now the
United States of America. In l776, the
region west of the Alleghanies was
trackless wilderness, and the region west
of the Mississippi as unknown to civiliza-
ton as the heart of Africa. In 1915, New
York, Boston and Philadelphia, were only
flourishing towns, st. Louis an insignti-
cant trading post, and Chicago occupied
exclusively by the fragrant animal whose
name it bears. In l776, rum was being
manufactured out of molasses aud whisky
out of corn, but nobody had we
suggested the possibility Of manufacturing
American citizens out of the untutored
African. In l7T6, Ben. Franklin had at
last succeeded in convincing the clergy
and laity that it was safer 20 trust to light
ming rods in thunder storm than to
feather beds or appeals to heaven. In
l776 Saturn was supposed to be the outer
most planet in the solar system, and
Joseph Prestley had Just made his im-
portant discoveries in regard to the proper
ties of fixed air. In l776 Dr. Sam John
son had scarcely finished thanking Provi-
dence for his marvellous escape from the
perils of land and sea in what was then
thought to be wonderful journey to the
Hebrdes 10 lI76 the English church
service embraced prayers for the anniver-
sary of ''the blessed martyr" Charles l.,
and no true Englishman believed that he
feared God and honored the king unless
he enthusiastically cursed the memory
of Oliver Cromwell In l776 the man
who had ventured to doubt Archbishop
Usher's estimate Of the age of our planet,
would have been consigned TO socia! out
lawry in this world and damnatlon in the
next, and had Darwin, Tyndall and Hux-
ley lived and taught then, they would
have been pelted with ecclesiastical mud
even more heavily than they are now. IL
l776 no gentlemen chewed Tobacco anC
every gentleman took snuff; few gentle
men wore their own hair and nearly al
gentlemen wore wigs; no gentlemen wore
pantaloons and every gentleman wore
brooches and silk stockings; some gentle
men carried canes aud all gentlemen car
ried swords; no gentlemen INDUCED il
Continued on third uage.}
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
MEDICAL.
Symptoms of a Diseased Liver.

symptoms OF DlSCdScu L-VCi.
DAN in the right side, under the edge
Of the ribs, increases on pressure;
sometimes the pain is in the left side; the
patient is rarely able to lie on the left
side; sometimes the pain is felt under
the shoulder-blade, and it frequently ex-
tends to the top of the shoulder, and IS
sometimes mistaken for rheumatism IN
the arm. The stomach is affected with
loss of appetite and sickness; the bowels
in general are costive, sometimes alterna-
tive with lax; the head is troubled with
pain, accompanied with a dull, heavy
sensation in the back part. There IS
generally a consiierable loss ofmemory,
accompanied with a painful sensation of
having left undone something which
ought 10 have been done. n slight, dry
cough is sometimes an attendant. The
patient complains of WEAKNESS and de-
bilty; he is easily startled, his feet are
cold or burning, and he complains of a
prickly sensation Of the skin; his spirits
are low and although he is satisfied that
exercise would be beneficial to him, yet
he can scarcely summon up fortitude
enough to try it. In fact, he distruSts
every remedy. Several of the above
symptoms attend the disease, but cases
have occurredwheref few ofthem existed,
determination ofthe body, after death,
has shown the LIVER to have been eX
tensively deranged.
AGUE AND FEVER.
Dr.. C.. McLANE's LIVER Pills, IN
CASES OF AGUE AND FEVER, when taken
with Quinine, are productive of the
most happy results. No better cathartic
can be used, preparatory to, or after
taking Ouininc. We would advise all
who are afflicted with this disease TO
give them A FAIR TRIAL.
For all Bilious arrangements, and as
simple purgative, they are unequaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine DR.. {. McLANE' S LIVER
Pills are never sugar coated.
Every box has red wax seal on the
lid, with the impression DR.. McLANE's
LIVER Pills.
The genuine McLANE's LIVER PILLS
bear the signatures Of c. M"LANE and
FLEMING Bios. on the wrappers.
Ray Insist on your druggist or
storekeeper giving You the genuine
| Dr.. G.. MCLANE'S LIVER PILLS, pre-
| pared by Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sold by all respectable druggists and
country storekeepers generally.
! To those wishing TO give DR. c, McLANE's IIvET
Pulls a trial. we will mail post paid any part OF til,
United States one box Of Pills for twenty-five cents.
FLEMING EROS. Pittsburgh, Pa
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
ssG q R. D N e R''
HOUSE.

Cor Michigan Az, and JACKSON Street.
ShlcA6Os ILL.
THIS elegant hotel acknowledges no rival either
! in its management. appointments, location.
In the Inter respect il affords its guests charming
and uuobstructed view from of its lofty fronts
of Lake Michigan rs far at the eye can reach. the
finest waterscApe view in America. IL diagonally
opposite the Great Exposition Building, and but
one block from the WABASH Avenue amp State St,
lines of Horse Railway leading to all parts of the
city, rnd convenient to places Of amu4ement 1t
hes go large and elegantly furnished rooms with
all modern improvements. including Tufts Passen-
ger Elevator. c. IL, GAUBERT, Proprietor.
FRANK MKNTEnKrn. Lief Clerk
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05

FoR Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
The ARGUS Bndery. No bette. work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick. Leaye orders
at The Argus Counting Room, opposite
the Post office. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
WALL STREET SPECULATION.

The reliable house Of ALEX. FRoTHINGHAM& Co.
No Il Wall Street, New York, publish hand some
eight page weekly paper, called the Weekly FiHdn
cidt REPORT which they send free to any address.
In clifton to large number Of able editorials on
financial and business topics, il contains very full
and accurate reports OF the sales aud standing of
every bond, stock and security dealt in at the Stock
Exchange. Messrs. FROTmNGHAM & Co., are very
extensive brokers, OF large experience and tried
integrity. IN addition to their stock brokerage
business, they sell what termed privileges"
or Puts and Calls" now OF the favoritc meth
ode Of legitimate speculation. Their advice is very
valuable, and by following it. many have made for
tunes.-New York Metropolis
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
Orleans Street Livery.

A HENRY, LIVERY FEED, SALE AND
n, Boarding Stable. Parties and Funerals spe-
cality. Orleans Street, between Buffalo and Ea
gle, Charges reasonable. 1215d1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TTHmTERC OF self Abuse or Iudiscrction
v ~ W. send stamp for "CELEBEATED
WORK on Nervous snd Private Diseases. Address
CHICAGO MEDICAL INSTITUTE, 1856 :. Clark ST,
Chicago.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
SOUTHERN HOTEL!
Fronting on 4th, 5th and WalnutSts,,
ST. LOUIS. ........
rArrrrrr u, nMrn &. "a n..-,
LAvEILIE, WARNER aco.. Propr's

The southern Hotel is first class in all its appoint
ments Its tables are at all times supplied in the
greatest abundance with all the deicacies the ma.
kets afford Its clerks and employees are all poll
aud attentive TO the wants of the guests at tn,
Hotel.
q, There is an improved elevator leading from the
first floor to the upper one.
Railroad and Steamboat Ticket Office, New
Stand and Western Union Telegraph Office in Ro'
un6a of the Hotel
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
EnameIled Pipe.

TRY THE ENAMELI.ED PIPE, IT WILL MOI
| Rust or crack and costs only tfife more than
common iron pipe. IL positively THE BEST thing
for water service pipe. have The exclusive agency
for Rock Island FRED HASS.
Store IN Star Block.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
STURGEON & ADAMS,
q. II. KELLER, ri. u.
CHAS. FIEBIG.
TROM AS YATES,

rs PREPARED TO DO PLUMBING IN ALL IT'S
! branches. also, Gas and Steam Fitting.
Call and have estimates ade before ordering your
work done by other parties.
THOMAS Al rs. (Levee. lRock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
kEWHALL HOUSE
COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL.
THE BRUNSWICK"

i IL BIZ u " 3 w lVA.
BoylstOn, cor Clarendo St.. ...........B BOSTON
This new anA commodious structure is now CON-
pleted and ready for the reception of travellers and
the public. The house is fire proof, and contains
every modern improv ment, including passenger
and baggage elevator. 1t is elegantly furnished, is
located in most desh able part of the city. near
the Common, Public Garden and Railroad Depots.
Besides rooms for transient guests, il contains
many rooms en- suite for families who desire to To-
cate permanently. No pains or money will be
spared TO make the Brunswick take rank with best
hotels in the country.
Public patronage is respectfully solicited.
J. W. WOLCOTT,
rinfn