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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Trial of Chicago revenue Robbers.

CHICAGO, March 29,-The case of Rush
and Pahlman was resumed this morning.
Long before the opening of the court the
the room was croxded to its utmost ca
pacity. Mr.. Storrs occupied the attention
of the court during the morning session
with his address to the jury in behalf of
the defense. Mr.. Storrs commenced
speaking In remarkably quiet way,
but as he proceeded with his dis
course he became very ami
mated and completely electrified his
hearers great interest was manifested in
everything he said. He opened his address
by significantly calling the jurors attention.
to the fact that among all the witnesses
produced by the government they were
with one exception convicted perjurers.
Referring to the testimony of Junker,
Storrs said that Oh the witness stand this
man had sworn that his house had never
been guilty of any fraud upon the govern.
| ment until they were seduced into it by
Rush Il Pahlman in the year 1872 The
government had placed on the stand one
Albert Smith, subordinate in the dis.
tillery Of Role Il Juaker, from whom il
was elected upon cross examination that
he went into the employ OF Role & Junkel
early in 1870. He said he bad been il
| their employ but a very short time
when he discovered that the house
we're continually defrauding the government
in like manner. Mr. Storrs pointed oul
discrepancies in the testimony of Role
A recess was then taken till 2 o clock
when Nr.Storrs will resume his address
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
TELEGRAP.HEI1C.
(Teiegraphed 10 the Rock Island Argas.]
OF A BRIDGE III FRANCE
Dreadful Loss of Life.

New YORK, March 20. "A London let
ter, speaking of the terrible railroad calam
ity at Ill, France. caused by the breaking
of bridge. owing to heavy rain storms,
says the carriages fell on top of each other
and Immediately disappeared in the river
where they were broken up by the strength
of the stream. Those Of the travellers
who were not killed by the fail we're unable
to escape from the wagons in which they
we're imprisoned and they were carried
down the river until they were dashed to
pieces against rocks or slowly drowned
Over 30 bodies have been recovered but
this unfortunately does not represent all
the victims of the accident
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
MONDAY NIGHTS SNOW STORM.
A March Flurry---Wires Down---Trains
Delayed by Drifts--strsst Cars
Stopped, Etc, Etc.

NEW YORK, March 2S.-This afternoon
a heavy rain storm set in, with high winds,
which increased to a gale at midnight, ac-
com panied by thunder and lightning At
Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia
the storm was very violent. At the latter
city the new depot of the street railway
company, occupying nearly square of
ground, on the corner of Twelfth street
and Susaehanna avenue, was blown down.
Loss very heavy.
A Toronto tCanada) dispatch says a
severe snow storm prevails throughout
Ontario.
TOLEDO, O., March 28-The worst
snow storm of the season, with furious
northeasterly gale, commenced early this
morning, and at o'clock this afternoon it
still prevails, without signs of abatement
Six inches of snow has already fallen, and
is badly drifted. Thermometer $50
CHICAGO, March 2S.-Early this morn
ing driving snow storm set in which up
| to this hour, Up NJ has continued without
abatement. 1t comes directly from the
east The drifts OF snow are very deep in
some localities and the street cars have
Temporarily stopped Probably about six
inches have fallen already. The weather
is rather warm.
The snow storm which has prevailed
here from early this forenoon until sunset
was the severest of the season. 1t is esti.
mated that nearly foot of snow has fallen
in the city. aud is drifting to an exien,
which nearly stops all travel. Only tw.
railroads haYe sent out trains to night, and
nearly all trains. both freight and passen.
ger, which are on the roads nave been
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
SCHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP,
SCHHNCK's SEA WEED Tonic.

SCHENCK's MANDRAKE Pills.
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
Frequently medicines that will stop a cough will
"ccason the death OF the patient; they lock up the
iver,stop the circulation OF the blood, hcmorrhage
follows, and in factthey clog the action of the very
or ans that caused the cough,
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes
OF Two thirds of the cases of Consumption. Many
persons comolain of duh pain In the side, con-
stipation coated tongue, pain in tie shouderblade
feelings of drowsiness aud restlessness, the food,
lying heavily on the stomach, accompanied with
acidity and belching up of wind.
These symptoms usually originated from a disor-
dered condi ion Of the stomachsor torpid liver.
Persons so affected, Il they AXE one or two heavy
colds, and II the congh in these caser be suddenly
checked, will find the stomach and liver clogged,
remaining torpid, and inactive, and almost before
they are aware the lungsare mass of sores, and
Il ceratei, the re ult of which is death.
Schencks Pulmonic Syrup is an eXpeCtorant which
!Oes not contain opium or anything calculated 10
heck cough Suddenly.
Schemes Sea Weed Tonic disso YES the food
mixes til the gastric juices of the stomach, aids
DIGESTION and creates q ravenous appetite.
When the bowels are costtve, skin sallow, or the
-ymptom Otherwise of bilious tendency ,ScheDck's
Mandrake Pi Is are required
These medicines are prepared only by
j. Ii. ScHENCK b SoN
NE corner Sixth and Arch Sts. Phila.
And are Tor sale by all druggists and dealers
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
"Goyernrncnt" Weather,

WAsHIsGToN, Mch. 29.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon Indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to- night:
For the northwest, clear or partly cloudy
weather, slight changes in temperature,
stationary or rising barometer and north
eriy winds,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Ohio Republican State Convention.

COLUMBUS, o., March 29.-The Repub-
hcan state convention assembled at the
opera house this morning full delegation
being present from all the districts of the
state and many visitors from each.
Gen. John c. Lee, of Toledo, was chosen
temporary president, and made a short
speech warmly urging unity of action to
secure the nomination of Gov. Hayes for
president
After appointing committees the con-
vention took a recess.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
ACCIDENTS IN THE STORM.
Tw. Persons Killed in Brooklyn.

New YORK, March During the
storm last night frame building on the
outskirts OF Brooklyn, occupied by a color
ID family was blown down aud the wife
(about to give birth to a child and little
boy were killed The husband and
another child were badly injured
A steamer and two barges were sunk in
the Hudson.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
A MoNsTRoUs STEAL.
The Beauties of Republican Admin
stration.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 2S.-Evidence
thus far developed by the naval court
martial now progressing in the trial Of
Pay Inspector Spaulding shows a defalca-
ton of over million dollars Pinney clerk
tor Spaulding, obtained this large sum
.roul bankers and individuals on false
Vouchers and left for parts unknown.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

PATRoNlZED By THE LADIES. The de-
lignduI, pure, uuadulierated and truiv ex
celent qualities o! Dr. Prices Special
Fiavoring Extract and Cream Baking
Powder has secured for them the patron
age OF the most intelligent ladies' in this
country. Whenever sweet, white biscuit
Is wanted. or a light pot pie. an elegant
cake, or a delicious pudding. these articles
are made use of as their purity and uni
fnrmity are certain in producing such re
suits A few cents additional cost does
not deter ladies who are mindful of the
health of'their faulty from procuring that
which is known to be pure and Wholesome,
especially articles that are used IN prepar-
ing the "necessaries of lite" DIR. Price s
powder is not sold in bulk. it is put up in
cans securely labelled. Bulk powder is
largely adulterated, and often. fraudulent
ly, sold for DR.. Prices.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Pennsylvania Republican State Conven..
fiou

HARRISBURG, March 29.-The Repub-
lican state convention met in the opera
house TO- day. W. HI. Koautz, of Somerset.
was selected temporary chairman and
made an address. when committees on
credentials, resolutions and permanent
officers were announced, and the conven-
ton took recess.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
''G a R. D ~ e r.
HOUSE.

Cor, Michigan Ay, and jackson Street.
SbiIhoo. ILL.
THIS elegant hotel acknowledges no ri al either
! in its management appointments. or location.
In the latter resi- il affords Is guests a charming
and unpbsrncted view f ON of lis lofty fronts
of Lake Michigan as far al the eye can r, ach the
finest watrTscapc view IN America. Is ding, ,.nslIy
opposite the Great Exposition Building and hut
one block from the Wa )lsh Av,nne amp State St,
lines OF iiorsc Railway, a ling to ali parts of the
ely rnd convenient 10 PAGES a. anu cement. II
hts $50 large and eleg ntly furnis cd roons With
ail mo lern imp ovem,nts. including Tufts Passen
ger Etv r. c. Ii. GAUBkRT, Proprietor
FRANK WENTWORTH, hi,f Clerk
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

FoR Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
The ARGUS Biniery No iei.er work
can be done in this vicinity. Prize, 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, 1876-03-29

John Shalline will probably be candi-
date FROM the 1st. Ward.
Give us ferry or bridge is now the
cry among the merchants. The ferry
meets with most favor.
Z. b. Knox. W. J. Enirikin. and come
others, are talked of as candidates for
asscssorship honors.
L. +. Hemenway, declines or with
draws from the contest for collector in
favor of O. K. Ferguson.
A. f. Swauder, Esq, positively declines
to run for collector. This is to be re
gretted as he is man who would do
honor to the position.
And now Nj. A. Gould is named as a
candidate for assessor. Gould is a man
thoroughly independent in everything and
fully competent to fill the position. lie
was formerly county surveyor.
James Murray was drunk and disorderly,
last night, and was gobbled by Officer
Teller ard lodged in the "Wormly
Refuge" Police Magistrate Swander, thi:
morning, assessed fine of S. and costs
and Murray not having the cash was sen
tenced to 10 days in the calaboose.
Peter johnson, for being drunk and dis
| orderly. was, last evening, arrested BY
Officer Corney and put in the calaboose
This morcing Police Magistrate Swandel
assessed a fine of S. and costs, in default
OF which the prisoner was remanded to the
lookup for 10 days.
James Flynn, son of Ireland, anC
William Brown, a Michigander, two i'm
pecunious gentlemen travelling for thei
health, were summoned before Polio,
Magistrate Swander to consult with tha
tuuctlonary as to the best road from tn,
city. Officer Olsen kindly piloted them il
the necessary direction.
This morning Police Magistrate Swan
der formally notified ID. Glusing. salool
keeper on the bluff, that proceedings fo
the revocation of his licence would be com
menced if the saloon was not kept closct
on Sunday. The complaint was made b,
q man named johnson, brother Of Pete
johnson who was arrested and fined thi
morning, for drunkenness. 1t appear
that johnson, the complainant, has re
peatediy notified Glusing not to sell hi
brother liquor, aud that he (Glusing) still
continues to do so; further that Glusin,
kept an open tipping house on Sunday
The case will probably be pushed to
legal conclusion as johnson avows hi.
determination to prosecute the saloo,
keeper for violation of the law. Office
Olsen served the notice.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Enamellod Pine.

TRY THE ENAMELLED PIPE, 1T Will, No1
! Rust or crack and COSTS only trfe more than
common iron pipe. Is positively THE BEST thing
for water service pipe. have the exclusive agency
for Rock Island FRED HASS
Store In Star Rlutk
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Pire in New Orieans-I.oss $40, 600.

New ORLEANS, March ga fire last
night consumed about halt block of small
buildings on Annette, Marales, Urguhart.
md ST. Anth ny streets Loss about
$4,000 \ pu,uber oi fitemen were
severely burned.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

cure is sure by using
Renne's Magic Oil
RENNE's MAGIC OIL cures Rheumatism,
REM RS MAGE OIL cures Neuralgia,
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Sprain-,
RENNES MAGIC OIL cures Bruises
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Collie,
kENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Cholera Morbus-
RENNE'S AGlC OIL cures Coughs.
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Sore Throat
IT WORKS LIKE A CAARM-"
DAYTON, OHIO, August 2T. 1875.

''IT WORKS LIKE A CAARM."
DAYTON, OHIO, August %, 1875
MEssRs. VIM. RENNE & Sons
GENTs-Please send me at once by express one
dozen bottles large size Magic Oil. The Magic OIL
docs indeed work like charm. Six years ago
mother had fall which came very near r, sulting
fatally. She recovered her health in some degree
Turing the year followinr, but she sustained such
injuries, especially in her spine aud left
nd shoulder, that she almost hrlpless. Ho-
jing change OF climate might be beneficial, the
p;inI of the second year after her fai she went to
tCa. N Y, to vi som relatives While there
he obtained and used some of your Magic Oil ii
relieved her almost Immediately, so much til {
.he came home y,ry much improved in health and
ST enth, and by the free Of the VI lgic Oil che
is now enjoying better health than she has known
for ten years AID has reco ercd entirely from her
injuries. Mother has so much coaii.lence in your
Magic Oil that she viii not be without it.
Respectfully yours, JosEPH L. DIxsoN.
Some folks seem 30 be prond of telling how lame
their shoulders are"-of IN, crick in the back'-or
/ have got the ScatiCa"-ani deli Lht in Dragging
that nothing can cure me."-but when we such
awful folks TO use RENNE'S PAIN KILLING
MAGIC OIL, faithfully, we not only cure then
lameness ami charm away their pains but we ac
tualy take all teat kind of brag of them, and
hey frankly cwn up and say, 1T works like q
charm Sold by all Druggists, Merchants and
irocers. Call tor Renne's Magic Oil where you
uaually trade
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
CON MdERcIAt

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Steady: No 3 Chicago l 1901 Il; No 3
Milwaukee l6GI1 Is; No Chicago 2l0t1 26; No
Milwaukee / 21GB1 -; win er red western 23GE1
80
Corn-Scarce; frmer; new western mixed 65Gl67
old do 5000
Oats-St' ally; mixed western and state 4iQ 4SIs
Pork-Quiet; q U0n23 25Gl23 35
Lard-iieavy; Ia 150114 90
Whskv-1 1917.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Waters New Scale Pianos
the BEST MADE: he Touch ELASTIC and fine
SINGING TONE, POWERFUL, PURE and EVEN.
WATERS Concerto ORGANS

cannot be ExCELLED In TONE or BEAUTY they DEFY
COMPETITION. The CONCERTO SToP is FINE IMI-
TATIoN of the HUMAN VOICE.
PRICES EXTREMELY LOW for CASH DURING
THIS MONTH. MONTHLY INsTALMENTs RECEIVED
Ola PIANOS $40 to $40; ORGANS 81 to $40; MONTHLY
AFTER FIRST DEPOSIT. AGENTS WANTED. A
LIBERAL DISCOUNT 10 Teachers, Ministers churches
Schools, Lodges, etc. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO
ACE WATERS 8 SON. ISL BROADWAY Ny
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Chicago Market.


Wheat-Steady: shade lower: / OH cash: 021s
April; / O7A@1 o67s May; No 3, 81, rejected 81.
Corn-Easier; 461 cash: 49ls May.
oats-Firmer; 33 April 3421 May.
Barley-60 Cash.
Pork-Steady; % 40 cash.
Lsrd-Weak: 13 10 April.
Whisky--1 0,01 03.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipns $500; active and firm; common
to choice 9UGlS So generally 05G5S 40
Cattle-Dull; lower; receipts $500; common to
choice 1895 ~; bulk OF sales 25Ql4 50.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
THE B. sHoNINGER ORGAN.

HORACE WATERS & SON, 4s1 Broadway, n.
Y. have obtained the Agency of this well-known
Organ, and are prepared to supply the trade the
most liberal terms. Agents wanted in every Coun-
ty in the U. s. and Canada. Catalogues mailed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
live STOCK
st. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS. March 90.
Wheat-Held higher; No. fail / SAY asked !;
No. 3. II bid; No. 4, 05iz.
Corn-Strong higher 46hD4T cash; Asa April; !;
451aG45A May.
Uats-Lower to sell si49s5A cash.
Rye-H5.
Barley-Unchanged
Whisky o.
Pork-23 0el4
Iard-Heid IA.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Reeeipts 200; light shipping 740Gs 10
packing 100 Kos 0o4 butchers 12lad1S SO.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Extra Liability to Malarial Infection.

Persons whose blood is thin, digestion weak and
liver sluggish, are extra-liabe to the attacks of
malarial disease The most trifing exposure may,
under such conditions, infect system which, if
healthy, would resist the miasmatic taint. The
only way to secure immunity from malaria in local
ies where it il prevalent, is tone and regulate
the system by 1mprOv ng weakened digestion en-
richlng the blood, and giving a wholesome impetus
to hillary secretion. These results accomplish
ed by nothing SO effectively rs Hosleters Stomach
Bitlers which long experience has proved to be the
most reliable safeguard against fever and ague and
ndred disorders, as well az the best remedy for
them II he Bitters are moreover, an excellent in
vigorant Of the organs Of urinatioa. and active
Gepurent, eliminating from the blood those acrid
impurities which originate rheumatic ailments
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

1t is rare thing. That medicines
answer to thei., names, but Lacock's Worm
Killer does more, for it expels worms both
dead and alive This valuable worm medi-
cine is perfectly safe. entirely vegetable,
and more pleasant and effectual than either
worm candies or ve-mifuges Sold by all
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
EDWARD d. SWEENEY. WILLIAM
SWEENEY & JACKSON.

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW
y Otnce-Cor. Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock lei
Anu, iIIinoie. % ll-1SdIy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

Market reports by telegraph are pub
lished in THE ARGUS IL hours ahead Of
the UHiOa or the Gdzette
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
MRS. PAULINE P1LLsBuRy

MEDICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC
WI Physician. Rock River street south side he.
tween Dock and Adams, Rock Island, his.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
STURGEON & ADAMS.

A hTTORNEYS AND COUNSELoRs AT LAW
~ Office in Mitchell & Lynde's block. Rock Island
III. have complete set tf Hooks # Abstracts o
Title of Lands in Rock Island County
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
THOMAS YATES.

is PREPARED TO DO PLUMBING IN ALL ITS
branches. also, Gas and Steam Fitting
Call and have estimates made before ordering your
work done by ether parties.
THOMAS iA1 MS. tLevee Rock Island
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Orleans Street Livery.

A HENRY, LIVERY FEED SALE AND
"a Boarding able. Parties and Funerals a Spc-
cialiIy- Orleans Street. between Buffalo and la
gle. Charges reasonable. u I5dl.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

W atches to the su-
perioriiy of the
Nickel Movement
Watches. made by
the Messrs. PoBEL
i CoTRy0IsTEE. of
Switzerland. Gents
and Ladies sizes
in Stem aud Key
" inGers.
Those Watches
have Equilibrium
Escapem'ts. Chro
nomcter balance,
Ruby Pallet, ten .
pered and harder.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
q. M. KELLER M n

OHISICIAN AND SURGEON. Residence cor.
: Orleans and Ohio streets next door 10 Kahlers
Drug store. Ofhce over Bensef & Thomas Drug
tore, Market Square, office hours 10 to II NJ, to
". Full
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
CHAS. FIEBIG.

Is PREPARED To DO ALL KINDS OF LOCK
! work; also to repair Sewing Machines.
All kinds of Safe Work Speciality.
Shop on Market Square, west side south OF the
allev.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
New York Market.

New YORK, March 90
FINANCIAL.
Gold--.t :3T,.
Mopcy--3 bid
Governments Dull: steady
U. :. Bonds 612 cent s 2U's 1881 p i,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

Why let aches aud pains your temper spoil:
A cure is sure by using
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
MANUFACTURERS
WATCH BUYERS ATTENTION

The undersigned respectfully directs the after
tiun of parties contemplating the purchase CT
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN 3. HAWLEY.

JUHN =. HAWLEY,
a ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
~ Ofhce In BengstOn's Block, Illinois St, Rock =!
ana. Iifnols. 3-13d&w6m
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
For the Literary.

SOMETHING TO TAX THE MEMORY AND INGE-
NUTY, AND PASS TIE TIME PLEASANTLY.
As there is not much excitement of any
kind just now, We give the following fifty
questions each to be answered by the name
OF Il welI-known author. The guessing OF
these questions will form a pleasant even
ng's entertainment:
/. What rough man said to his son
when he wished him to eat properly.
,. Is a lions house dug in the side of a
hill where there is no water:
;. Pilgrims aud flattcrers have knelt
low to Kiss him.
( Makes and mends for tirst-class Gus
toners.
Represents the dwellings of civilized
men.
6. 1, kind of linen.
:. l. worn on the mead.
;. name that means such fiery things
can't describe their pains and siings.
compass. but inclining toward one Of them.
IL l. what an oyster heap is like to be.
II /, chain OF hills containing dark
treasure. .,
tween you and me, he never was much Of
Il chicken.
Il. An American manufacturing town.
10. Humpbackcd, but not detormed.
l6. An internal pain.
IL. Value of a word
is. A tcn-footer whose name begins with
1(ty.
l9 A brighter and Il smarter than the
other one.
20. 4 worker in precious metals.
2l. A very vital part of the body.
~ lady's garment.
%. \ small talk and heavy weight
81 \ prefix and disease.
35 Comes from a pfg.
%, A disaoreeable fellow to have on
one, foot.
1- 4 sick place OF worship.
y. 4 mean dog lis.
-. An official dreaded by the students
of En0li,h universities.
10 III. middle. uamr j. suggestive of an