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The daily Argus., 1876-02-16
THE SPRINGFIELD RING,
Another Col, Babcock,

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. l4.-The
Babcock matter, which has caused good
deal of special telegraphipg from here for
the past few days. has been finally run to
point. This correspondent, making his
regular call at the supervisors office to-
day, fOunf. there talking with Maj
Pekln The Babcock matter. as heretofore
talked of, came up for review, and the
correspondent was shown It, 1t consists
of two letters written to WesterlDan by
Zell, of Peoria. They are dated respective
ly, March 9 and Is, 1875, and both speak
of an assessment due from Westerman for
Babcock, and speak of ''Bab's deal" In
the last letter the total amount of the as
sessment is stated at 5000 40, Mr..
Westerman insisted that copies of these
letters should be given to this correspon-
dent, but Mai. Wilkinson positively re-
fused. However, this is not of conse-
quence, as the substance of them is
stated above. Mr.. Westerman makes the
following statement about these letters,
which is no doubt true. He says:
THE BABcoCK SPOKEN OF IS NOT GEN.
BABCoCK,
nor Babcock, the Peoria gauger, ,sbut A &c.
Babcock, of Fulton county. formerly
chairman of the Republican state central
committee. In the fall of 1874 the dis
tillevs all over the country wanted the tax
on whisky raised above 70 cents on the
gallon-to ST. if possible. So they mad e
a ring to get this done. 1t was recommend
ed that the tax should be raised, by
Commissioner Douglas, in his report of
December, 1874, and the ring had the
best hopes of success. Among those
willing to do something for the purpose of
securing the raise were all the distillers OF
Peoria, but none of the Pekin distillers
went in except Westerman, who was the
Pekin Alcohol company. Thus Pekin and
Peoria put into the pool 1900 barrels OF
whisky. which they agreed to deliver in
New York at 95 cents per gallon. Of this
amount Westerman supplied so barrels.
Among other men employed was.
COL. A. c. BACCoCK,
who went to Washington and staid there
during the whole session. He telegraphed
to the ring at Peoria, the headquarters Of
which were at Meats Office These tele-
grams were sent every hour of the after
noon. Just before the bill finally passed
Babcock telegraphed to Peoria that it was
necessary that he should have control oi
800 barrels more on the same terms. and
Mesterman agreed to furnish 100 of these
The rest was made up by the rest of the
s'ng' and babcock was informed Of the
The daily Argus., 1876-02-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
M ASTA'S
Pull OMNIC BALSAM

Is speedy and certain remedy for Coughs, ga
tarrh, Colds Hoarseness, Sore Throat, bronehlus
Influenza, Hopping Cough, Aathms and the van
ous affections of the Lungs and Chest,
Thousands have been speedily aud efectuaily
cured by its timely while suffering with severe
colds, protracted coughs. and with various other
forms of LUNG DISEASE. 1t is prepared from
vegetable balsams and the medicinal properties OF
roots aI herbs, containing no minerals or poison
GUS drugs 1t can be taken with perfect safety at
all times.
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JOHN ROOTS
BIT 7 Z R 5.
500 REWARD

will pay one hundred dollars to any person who
will make proof that John Roots Biters fail to i'm
prove the condition of such person if suffering from
the effects of either the following diseases, viz
Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague,
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver or Kid.
ney Complaint, Loss of Appetite
Headache, Bilious Attacks, Brain,
Scarlet, Typhoid, Remittent or In
termittent Fevers, when taken ae-
cording to the directions accom-
panying each bottle of the same.
LIDO not claim that these Bitters possess any su-
perhuman virtue but what do claim, Is that when
relief can be had in the specified, in fact
any case which arises from an impure state of the
Blood or deranged condition of the Stomach, Liver
or Kidneys the Of these Bitters will iusure such
relief and il is upon this frank and fair condition
that offer this reward in candor and good faith.
JOHN ROOTS, Manufacturer, No. 292 Seneca
Street. Beffalo, N. T.; VAN SCHAACK, STEVEN
SON & REID, Agents for John Roots Bitters, 90 q
94 Lake Street, Chicago.
For sale by all Druggists In Rock Island and Vi
eiuitya
The daily Argus., 1876-02-16
THE PRESIDENT AND GEN. Bah
COCK

More rumors Of the Goodness between
Gen. Grant and Secretary Bristow--
the Presidents Sympathy for Bah
cock Encouraged by Mr.. Bristow's s
Enemies--the Politicians View of
the Case,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ONE MILLION ACRES

O1 q day at home Agents wanted Outfit and
" terms free, TRUE & CO., Augusta, Me.
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For Book BINDING or Ruling, 90 to
THE ARGUS Bindery. No better 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
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MORE INDICTMENTS.

The grand jury have returned bills of in
dictment against G, w. Ackerman and
Robert Weider, ex-distillers of Pekin.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
Struck by the Cars.

Yesterday morning az the halt-past
seven train, bound for Peoria, was making
its regular tune between CISCO and this
place, the engine struck man by the
name of Richard Schroeder, German by
birth, and reports himself from Chicago.
His statement of the affair is this: that
he was on his wav to Rock Island, foot
sore, hungry, and out of money. He had
tried all along during the night to obtain
a little sleep. lying short time in one
place and then in another, but the mos
quitoes were so troublesome that he could
not rest at al. In this condition, nearly
exhausted he sat down at the end of 4
small culvert bridge to rest, aud concludes
that he must have fallen asleep, as he
remembers nothing more until he was
struck by the train His right hand is
very badly cut, and several of the bones
broken, but aside from this no outward
injuries are visible. 1t is thought. how
ever, that he must have received some
interna! injuries, as his main complaint
| is Of pain in the breast. He was brought
to this place and Immediately carried tt
the Cambridge House, where he will re
ceive the best attention, He hasn't {
friend in the world that anybody knows of
and is indeed an object of pity. He is ;
man, we should judge, about 50 years old
l-Cdnobrjdge Chronicle. Sd,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
TEL1.EGR..APEHE3.IC. HE3.IC.
[Te1egraphed to the Rock Island Argas.l
Proposed Action on the Resumption Eusi'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The house cur
rency committee has decided, 6 to 4, for
the passage of bill providing for the re-
neal of the resumption clause Of the third
section of the specie resumption act OF
1875; also report, with only verbal amend
ments. Gibson's joint resolution for the
appointment of a commission OF three
members of the house, and three experts to
investigate the silver question and the
general policy and best means of tacilatat-
ing the resumption of specie payments,-
the result of their inquiries to be reported
to congress on or before the 18th OF JAN
uary next. The favorable action OF the
committee on the resumption repeal bill
was secured by change in position OF Glib
son who has heretofore voted with the Re-
publicans
The following will be the full text:
''Be it enacted, etc, that the resumption
day clause iu section 3 of an act to pro-
vide for resumption OF specie payments,
approved July Ia, 1875, which clause is in
the words following, viz land on aud after
the lst day of January 1879, the secretary
of the treasury shall reueem in coin l. 5.
legal tender notes then outstanding on
their presentation for redemption at the
office of the assistant treasurer in the city
of New York in sums not less than $50,
and the clause is hereby repealed.
Mr. Hubbell (Repubicanl of Mich,
did not vote but says he will favor the re-
| peal in the house. The vote stood for re,
peal: Cox, Payne, Goode, Gibson, Ray
mond Burchard, of Wisconsin Agains
| Townsend, Daniels and W asson.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
NOTES HERE AND THERE,

Mcdonald took care of 'Sylph" for
his ExcelIency Mr.. Grant, and so got the
"pinch" en- the government. What queer
work that was for the Gaugers at st.
Louis?
What aggravates the Republican poll |
tcians just now is. that so many Republl- |
cans declare the ticket nominated at
Springfield, Thursday last, The ticket to
win. "-Quiacy Herald
Whenever you go to Democratic
meeting and hear somebody on the out
skirts of the crowd cry 'Hurrah for jeff
Davis" let him have brick between the
ewes. and the next morning you will hear
Of Republican hummer laid up with a
broken head.-LouisuiUe Courier Journal.
"A leading Quincy merchant, Repub
lican, who knows Lew Steward, says:
No man who will take the pains to in
quire, can truthfully assail the character
of Mr. Steward He is the soul of honor,
liberal to fault, invariably successful in
whatever he undertakes, and the most
popular man with all classes ever knew.
Why have your wages been reduced,
and why has your prosperity deprecated;
why is your house and lot mortgaged to
keep out of debt, aud the future dark be-
fore your eyes2 Look to the thieves who
have infested the Republican party and
destroyed the nations credit, and there
find the answer. -ML,cGukee Commercial
Times
An ex-reporter for the Union, who has
been on pleasure trip to st. Paul, while
returning home ON the steamer Red Wing,
lust after leaving Dubuque, on Tuesday
morning, discovered that some scamp had
stolen his pants, coat, vest and as that
was the only suit of clothes he had on the
boat he was in quandary, but the kind
hearted crew and rouStabOutS rugged him
ont in a nobby ( p suit which he wore
until he arrived at our landing. Then his
pride arose. and owing to the ludlcrous
appearance which he presented, he re-
, fused to leave the boat until his vile had
} procured him another suit OF clothes. All
! you have to do now is TO meutlon those
'baggy" pants and that 'see-more" coat
he won'6 bore anybody then.
The Republicans have resolved to re-
sumo specie payments on jhe lst Of
, January, 1879. But they have done
nothing to accomplish the object. Suppose
railway company should advertise t
! carry passengers from Boston to Phila
delphia on certain day The locomotiv,
: and train of ears are on the track. In
stead of putting water in the boiler AM
adding coal to the tender, they draw Of
: the water already in. cast away the Goa
=, remained over and dismiss the engineer
= They resolve" that the train shall star
:, ~ at O'Clock hut they make no preparations
)" What good would their resolution" do
q 1t would never start the train The car
:, would stand on the track, hindering othe
. . trains, till a new set of directors should b
a chosen, who would employ competer
al engineer and put aboard a sufficient amour
- OF coal. The Tilden party demand Coz
and an engineer. .-Harttord Times
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
TIE TURKISH wAR.
Interference of European Powers to Protect
Christians.

New YORK, August A special cor
respondent of Vienna telegraphs that
foreign ambassadors have lnterferred and
entered protest against the present con
duct of the campaign in Servia. Several
have given warning to the Sublime Porte
that unless the present system Of enlisting
volunteers as crusaders against Christians
is stopped, European military intervention
is inevitable. As a consequence the Porte
has ordered that no more volunteers bt
enlisted against the Servians
Another correspondent says Abbdu
Ahmed will not accept the throne unless
it is shown that the Sultau's malady is in
durable, and, on the other hand, his sug
gestiou of a Regency has not yet been &C
| ceded to.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
From the Indian Country.

CHICAGO, August "A despatch FROM
Gen. Terry received at Gen. Sheridan's
headquarters, this morning, says, on the
27th of July he would commence a move
ment up Rosebud with the view of form
ing junction with Gen. Crook. The des-
patch further states that news from every
quarter indicates that the Indians are
breaking 40 into small war parties with
the view of depredating the border settle
ments. Others are probably tired Of the
war and seeking the agencies.
CHICAGO, August H. 4.-Despatches pub
lished here this morning intimate that
Capt. Stanton, of the engineer corps, which
started for Fort Laramie recently, had
probably been killed by Indians, as he,
with his force, were past due. AdNices
received at military headquarters this
afternoon, however, state that the captain
arrived at the fort to-day in good condi
tor, having lost no men.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
Confidence Game in III Molina d.

Last evening about 6 o'clock a man,
named Enos Walker, was arrested by
Marshal Wells and Officer Olsen, for
having attempted to pass a bogus check,
for SO, drawn on the First National bank
of this city. The prisoner had been
around ali day and succeeded in getting
beer and whisky at several places, by
stating that he had a check and would pay
as soon as he got it cashed. He also
obtained goods OF several merchants In the
same way. At John II. Muellers, whole
sale and retail liquor store, he tried to in
| duce the proprietor TO sell him gallons
of whisky, and offered him. the bogus
check in payment. Mueller did not bite,
however, SC he then went to Margraf s
clothing store and ordered full suit OF
clothes. At the Moline National bank he
made tight urait on the First Natioua
bank of Indianapolis for $3.50 and
tried to induce Mr.. Wheeler II
advance him something on the same
but without success. During the day ;
check drawn in favor OF Sarah Mosher, f0l
$50, slgued by him, was presented at the
First National bank but without success
AS soon as he learned that the police wer'
on his track he attempted to escape bu
was closely pursued by the officers ant
finally captured at Saith boarding house
near the boat landing. This morning. at
ter hearing before Magistrate Swander
he was held in default Of 5000 bail for hi
appearance at the next term OF circui
court. Marshal Wells took him to th
county Jail. He is a man of good appear
,, ancc, writes firm even hand, and, fror
letters found on bis person, has been
prominent business positions. He bail
from Iowa and is said to have family
a He excuses bis conduct on the ground ths
he was so much intoxicated that be di
6 not know what he was doing, and appeare
! to be surprized when he realized the euol
i nifty of the crime with which he wa
charged. Too thin.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
LOCAL COLUMN.
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
SCHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP,
SCHENCK's SEA WEED Tonic.

SCHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP,
SCHENCK's SEA WEED Tonic.
SCHENCK's MANDRAKE Pills.
Are the only medicines that viii cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
Frequently medicines that will stop cough will
occasion the death of the patient; they lock up the
iver,stop the circulation of the blood, hemorrhage
follows, and in factthey clog the action of the very
orr ans that caused the cough,
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes
of TWO thirds of the cases Of Consumption. Many
persons COMPLAIN OF dull pain in the side, con-
stipaton, coated tongue, pain in the shouderblade
feelings OF drowsiness and restessness, the food,
lying heavily on the stomach, accompanied with
acidity and belching up of wind.
These symptoms usually originated from disor-
dered condition of the stomach a torpid liver.
Persons affected, If they take one or two heavy
colds, and If the COngh in these cases be suddenly
checked will find the stomach and liver clogged,
remaining torpid, and inactive, and almost before
| they are aware the lungs mass of sores, and
| liberated, the re- ult OF which is death.
| Schencks PumOnic Syrup is an eXpectorant which
| does not contain opium or anything calculated to
| check cough suddenly.
| Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic dissolves the food
mixes with the gastric juices of the stomach, aids
digestion and creates a ravenous appetite.
| When the bowels are costlye, skin salow, or the
symptom otherwise of a bilious tendency ,SChenckh
| Mandrake Pills are required
These medicines are prepared only by
j. ii. SCHENCK x Son
| NE corner Sixth and Arch Sts. Phila.
And are for sale by all druggists and dealers
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04

The Republican party seems to hope
to carry the fall elections by an exhibition
of repentance; but people generally have
little faith in deathbed repentances. The
dying thief was pardoned, but, as near as
we can Judge from the circumstances. he
was taken to heaven at once, not placed
where he woul1 be tempted to steal
again.-N. Joseph Mo- Gazette.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
The Missouri Mail Robbers.

ST LOUIS, Aug. 4.-Bruce Younger,
one of the Younger family, and another
man, arrested recently on suspicion of be-
ingconcerned in the Otterville mail rob
berries were taken to Sedalia yesterday
where 1t is expected they will give eyi
dence valuable in bringing to punishment
the robbers and hichwaymen who have
been doing organized work in Missouri.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
The Condition OF Commodore Vanderbilt

New YORK, August 4-Commodore
Vandertiit's physician said, last evening,
Il think the commodore will live until 2. y
The relapse was sudden and severe. The
Commodore still lives.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
a Heavy Forger.

WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Aug. At appears
that A D. Conyngham, son of the late
Judge Conyngham, is forger to the
amount of $25O,OO0, mostly on the iron
firm of Broderick & Co The paper is
held largely by private parties.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
HEAVY GALE AND LOSS OF LIFE ON
THE SCOTCH AND ENGLISH COASTS.
Another Heavy Failure.

LONDON, August A heavy gale on
the coasts of Scotland and Northern Eng
land, yesterday, caused several casualties
and some loss of life.
Charlton & Co, of the Stranton Iron
Works, at Hartelpal. have suspended
Liabilities $9O0,00O Assets. subject to
realization, are said to be much greater.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
Leg islation Asked for to Protect Ocean
Gables.

BosToN, Aug. 4-Gov. Cheney has
asked the New Hampshire delegation in
congress for legislation Furnishing willful
or malicious interference with ocean ca
tles. This is owing to numerous breaks IN
the direct cable.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
Dangerous Illness of a Brother OF Gov
Tilden.

HUDSON, N. Y. Aug. 3.-Hon. Moses
Y. Tilden, brother of the governor, is
dangerously sick at his residence at
New Lebanon. The governor was sum-
moned to his bedside to-day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
Republican Nomination for Congress IL


Mason CITY, Iowa, August 4.-The Re
publicans of the fourth congressional dis
trict to-day, nominated n. 0. Deering for
congress in place Of Henry o. Pratt, pres
entmember.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
The Washington Monument.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 4.-Ahe National
Monument society has acceded to the pro-
visions of the act of congress recently
passed looking to the completion of the
monument.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
cnt H,s wife.s rhroat and then Ris ow.

BUFFALO, August 4.-Last evening
John Klingmeyer, age AZ, owing to
domestic troubles, cut his wife's throat and
then his own. They leave ! children.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
Weather PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Aug 4,-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, falling barometer,
increasing southeast to southwest winds.
and generally warmer, partly cloudy wealth
er, with probably rain areas.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting
NOf the stock holders of the Ball and Socket Self
Car Coupling Company will be held at the Harper
House IN this city, on Wednesday, August 18TH at
twelve clock noon.
15dlm JOHN 7. WHITEHEAD, Secretary.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
SWARTHMORE COLLEGE !

sWAHTHMoaE. Delaware Co Penn.
THIS Institution, under the care of friends and
open to students of either sex, is situated on the
West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad. ten miles
from Philadelphia. Full Courses of study are pro-
vided in both the Classical and the Scientific De-
partment. for completing either of which the usual
mitted either to the College Preparatory School
who bring testimonials of good character from
their last teachers and pass the required prepara
tory examinations. The examinations for admis
sion 10 the College or the Preparatory school will
be held the Sd, 4th and 5th days, the 18th, 18th
and 18th, of ninth month (September), 1916 To Sc
cure places, the accommodation being limited, ap-
plication should be made early possible, either
personal or by letter, to the President. For cata-
logues and further particulars address
EDWARD ii. MAGILL President.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
USE RENNE'S
PAIN-KILLING
OIL
cit Works like a Charm"

IL WOTkE IIk5 CHHIW.
If you have got Rheumatism,
USE RENNE'S MAGIC OIL
If you have got Neuralgia,
USE RENNES MAGIC OIL
II you have got Collie or Craps,
USE RENNE'S MAGIC OIL.
If you have got any kind Of Ache or Pam,
USE RkNNE'S PAIN-kILLING MAGIC OIL.
Try it. and you will be surprised at the beneficial
effect derived from thorough and faithful use of
this popular remedy. Ii IS purely vegetable; safe
and clean to use internally ar externally
SYRACUSE, n, y, July 25th, 1875.
WM RRNNR & Sons, Pittsfeld, Mass.
SIRs-As duty, as well a privilege, wish to
commend to those unacquamted with its healing
qualities You Pain killing Magic on TO BE
KEPT IN READINESS FOR RMERGEFCIEs, as severe at
tacks of bowel dificulties, to be applied EXTER-
NALLY. as a counter irrtant, and INTERNALLY as an
anodyne and healer. Also for fresh wounds, having
tested it. especially the cuts, bruises and strains
received in the terrible calamity at the Central
Things which are good and truly useful. subscribe
myself FraturnallY yours, Rev. II. A. SIzER
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04

SCROFULOUS NECK, a number of ulcers, open
for nine months; had the pest medical advice in
Cleveland, .. A friend me Fenton's SaTsapa-
rile, Twelve bottles made perfect and perma-
nent clre. ". III. MEARs.
al n
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04

RHEUMATISM-Dr. Fenton: Having been laid
up five weeks with Rheumatism, and spent dollar
alter dollar, my physician told me it must veal
Off got up ana on crutches many more weeks
was advised to get six bottles of Fenton's Sarsapa
rilla. Five bottles cured me completely. freely
recommend the Matchless Syrup = cure fo
Rheumatism. Yours truly,
" II z 4, .l..ynlanA
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04

CAMP BROWN, Wyoming. Dec. 70, 1ol4
RHEUMATISM -lJr + Fenton: The six bot
ties Sarsaparila sent in July last, cured me Of
Rheumatism, and only used five, Tone got broken }
had it for 1our years, and spent nearly one thous
and dollars wsth the best doctors il Montana Ter
ritory previous l have got two more customers.
Please express me eighteen more bottles to South
Pass Enclosed find the greenbacks. Write me to
Camp Brown as before. Yours truly,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04
HOME EVIDENCE.

SCROFULA-From infancy was treated by the
best physicians and took everybody's cure, Two
bottles Matchless Syrup cured me.
Af1S EIrz
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04

SCROFULOUS NECK-Eight years cured b,
Fenton's Sarsaparila, after trying nearly every
other known remedy JOHN MCGINITY,
Conductor 5 l. f NJ X X. Cleveland, e.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-04

Sold in Rock Island by Benser i Thomas, Ouc
Groian, G Spedel and +. BreuuefrS Wwf