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The Morning herald., 1876-08-01
PHILADELPHIA MARKETs.
Stock Market.
Philadelphia Trade Report.

VAONDAAs Vu'J OAs
The movements in Cotton are light, but
we continue our former quotations. small
sales OF Middling Uplands at llMc and New
orleans at I2@l2ssc.
Bark. The last sale OF No. was at $39 per
ton.
In Seeds the sales are unimportant. We
quote Glover at l7(@l8c, Timothy $3@3 10, and
Flaxseed at 81 25@l 30 per bushel.
Coffee is steady. Sales of 300 bags Lagu.
agra at l7c. 400 bags Rio at l6@l71ac, 100 bags
Cape at 1870. and 100 mats Java at 1c.
day: quotations are $4,000 for fair and good
refining Cuba; refiners ara fairly supplied,
and are not inclined to purchase to any eX.
tent; sales of 1877 hhds Centrifugal at 9Nc:
Molasses-There is a better feeling in the
sales of SIS hhds. Cienfuegos at ss4@39c,
part for grocery purposes so test Cuba Is
still held at 3Sc, with SIC as the best bid. Re-
fined Sugars closed at ll7Sc for cut loaf ,llAc
for crushed, powdered and granulated, and
II1Sc for A.
There is fair inquiry for Flour, chiefly
from the local consumers, and prices are
well maintained. Sales of 900 barrels, in
cluding Extras at $4@4 62n per barrel
Northwestern Extra Family at SIS 1906;
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana do do at
Rye Flour sells at $4 1904 30.
No sales of Corn Meal.
There is firmer feeling in Wheat, with
sales Of 5000 bushels new soSthesn put eg Red at
Rye is dull at 80a6jc.
Corn meets q lair inquiry, and 6C0O
bushels sold at 59a60c for Yellow; 54a57c for
Mixed Western; 56ka57c t. o. b. for sail, and
2Oa45c for damaged.
[,S osts ifs % Hee6sns0d esRfs and White ranges
Whisky is steady. Sales of Western iron
bound at 81 IA.
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LOSSES Of Bonanza Operators.
II rom the San Ero o,.,,ao C,u,

IT,. y 'oih the San Francisco CALL
cssi'vnMaee week lust passed witnessed some vi
sDpruI",as Daes IN the fortunes of mining stock
We're a.ors. ra., Two or three operators who
ported 1"'lAeu sn among our millionaires are re-
pearansoo ~ badly crippled that their reap
nucl mo.a IL. Ihe street, If at all, will be In
bupdrado o,e es modest style. Others have lost
thousands " thousands, others still tens of
huulrads and m many their thousands and
Is sthros. the ms.o The The loss through depreciation
tack was se widespread, as the object of at
which Vas ha the so-called bonanza stoeks.
the public su y ueen very generally sought by
fSYAAc 40 an investments. ~ '',5 N N n.
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WILMINGTON QUOTATIONS,

WILMINGTON QUOTAT10NS.
Delaware State Bonds. .......... -....102k los
Wilmington City Bonds.........l03 los
Delaware r. r. first mtge.,.........10lX 1924
extension, ,......... 80 10l
Wilmington Il Reading r. r.
1st mortgage, e,.................... 80 40
Wilmington 4 Reading r. r.
I'd mortgage.-.............. 2 s
Wilmington u Western r. r.
LIST mortgage. 18 20
Delaware r. Il. Stock k.................. "a Is
Wilmington Coal Gas Co........... 86 80
National Bank of Delaware. .......5W sos
i" VIII. & B'dywine.. 6lk 6S
First National Bank. k...............,.,,l l50
Onion National Bank.................. A 43
Farmers Bank......................... A 43
Delaware Fire Insurance...........M "A 28
The Morning herald., 1876-08-01
PRICES FOR.l876.

Various quantities from Is to 100 pounds,
at the rate of 70 cents per 100 pounds; 100 to
1000 pounds at 81 cents per 100 pounds; l ton
to tons at $40 per ton ! over that amount,
special rates.
All accounts to be cash daily or weekly,
unless otherwise agreed upon.
Having secured large stock OF excellent
quality of ice, we are now prepared to furn-
ish our friends at the above rates, and will
guarantee all who may favor us with their
orders entire satisfaction. Careful drivers,
regular delivery. mN-6m
The Morning herald., 1876-08-01
RI NANs,nAI.,

TNANCAAL.
WILMINGTON, July 81.
GOLD AND RuND QUOTATIONS..
Reporte.t by Craise. johnson Il Co., Bank.
erS and Hros ers, 81 Xth and Mark ct St..
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18


Council met in special session Present,
the Mayor and Aldermen Atkinson.
Carse, Daily, Davis, Huber. Lundy, Mosen-
fielder, Wollenhaupt, Woods and Yates
Alderman Yates stated that the meet
ing was called to consider the propriety of
getting a pump to clear tho slough of
water. He had received telegram from
Hamilton, Ohio. that pump could be
furnished for $1,000 that would throw
5000 gallons per minute. That another
pump could be hired Of Geo. Williams for
$40 per day. and that this pump would be
put in position for $780,
The subject was discussed by Aldermen
Carse, Lundy, Wollenhaupt. Davis, Mosen
fielder, Yates, Huber, Atkinson and DAILY.
Alderman Carse moved that the Street
and Alley Committee and the Mayor be
authorized to contract with Mr.. Fred
Conway, Williams agent for the hire of
an engine and pump to pump the water
out of the slough. Carried
A petition of &. Tegeler and others was
read. asking that the Council order the
filling to grade of the sidewalks and to
thoroughly macadamize to the established
grade, parts of Washington street between
Illinois and Highland streets, and Orleans
street between Eagle and Jefferson streets.
Referred, on motion of Alderman Carse,
to the Street and Alley Committee.
Alderman DAILY moved that the Street
and Alley Committee have the crossings
on Orleans street from Madison street
east, put in thorough repair. Carried,
On motion adjourned.
S. (. Cooke, City Clerk,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
Real Estate Transfers.

Geo. E. French to VIM. Price, the S.
W. / of the s. E. of Sec 20. township l6,
range W-Drury-dated Jan. "a. 1876.
for 81.
Francis Shreinpont to james M. Boards
ley, trust deed) part of the 8. 4. I of
sec. 80, township Is, range ! W-Moline
dated April l, 1876, for ST.
VIM. Morris to James Prov, the s. ".
1 of the s. <. / of sec. Is, and the w.
of the N. 4. I and the Z. of N. w.
and the 4. Of the S. w. of Sec "a,
township l6. range W-Buffalo Prairie
dated Sept. IA, 1875, for 81 400
Jerry O'Conner to Bridget Norton, dat
ed April IL. 1875, lots 2, 3, 4. and 5,
Ambrose's addition to Port Byron, for
$500.
Maria Wake to Wilbur A. Durfee, dated
Feb. q, 1876, lots !, 2, II and IL, Port
Byron, for $l,l00.
Heagy & Stoddard to Swan Lind, dated
July Is, 1874, part of lot II. Hampton, for
$500.
L. f. Arcularious to Swan Lind, dated
May 81. 1875, same property, for $50.
John Veline to Peter Thompson, dated
April 4, 1876, part Of lot 5, block 8. Pitts,
Gilbert 4 Pittss addition to Moline, for
$3.50,
John Deere to Andrew Peterson, dated
April s, 1876, part Of lot 10, block /, John
Deere's addition to M5line, for 1850.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
Some Crossings to be Made Good.

A. the council meeting last evening
Alderman Lundy, Of the street and alley
committee, stated that there was great
complaint in relation to few deep cutters
across Orleans street, above Jefferson
street. and one on Illinois street, at the
east corner of Madison; that hotel coaches,
omnibusses and hacks we're greatly him
dered in making time between hotels and
depots and were in danger of breaking
their vehicles, and that passengers were
rendered very uncomfortable thereby, and
he asked permission for these gutter cross
ings to be bridged, under the direction Of
the street and alley committee. On motor
of Alderman DAILY the street and alley
committee were authorized to have the
work done at once
This is a much needed improvement
aud Alderman Lundy deserves credit fol
thus attending to a matter which has tot
long been neglected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
Easter Sunday.

The day was appropriately observed by
the two Catholic, the Episcopalian and the
Lutheran churches in this city. The
affairs at St. Joseph's and at st. Mary's
were deliberately decorated with fresh
flowers and evergreens and the services
were highly interesting. The attendance
was very large,
The Lutheran church was handsomely
decorated and largely attended.
At Trinity the music was unusually at
tractive. The total offerings for the day
were $324.69. OF this SUN $3.50, was the
Easter offering of the Daughters of Trim
ity. The childrens carols were sung in
the evening service and their offerings
were about $35. co.
Last evening the Easter election was
held at Trinity, for Wardens and Vestry.
men for the ensuing year, and resulted as
follows
Senior Warden-Col. j. n. Macomb.
Junior Warden DIR. q. W. Lawrence
Vestrymen-J.P Whitehead, G. Lynds,
Gen. W. Hoffman, G. W.Drrham, Joseph
Gaskell. r. Champion and James r.
Johnston.
Mr.. G. w. Durham is clerk of the
vestry.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

We should like to see the authority Of
the Rock Island Union for the statement,
that the people who are in favor OF L. B.
Washburne for governor generally incline
to Brstow for president. Our reading of
the newspapers does not lead us TO this
conclusion, nor do the opinions of Repub
llcans in this quarter, SO far as they are
known, sustain the Union in its position.
The prevailing sentiment among the large
number Of Republicans who attended the
meeting of the central committee in Chi
cago few weeks ago was favorable to Mr..
Blaine, while at the same time there is
but little doubt but that Mr.. Washburne
is the choice of Illinois Republicans for the
Office of governor. The facts in the case
do not bear the Union out in its statement.
-Geneseo Repa.blic.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
Pumping Out the Slough.

1t seems to be the general impression of
citizens that the little Golfer dam pump
talked about is wholly inadequate to the
task of pumping out the slough, and that
the money expended in the proposed ex-
pertinent would be wasted. Also that if
the city government undertakes the Job
of pumping out the slough it will never be
filled in the world. The city had better
expend its money when it has any to ex-
pend in filing the streets and alleys in the
slough, and then the lot owners will have
to come up to grade.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
TO ROCK ISLAND ALDERMEN.
Paste this in Your Hats and Your
Mem. Books.

The constitution Of Illinois, Art TX Sec,
IL, reads as follows:
mo county, city, township. school dis
'trict, or other municipal corporation,
shall be allowed to become indebted in
any manner or for any purpose to an
amount, including existing indebtedness,
in the aggregate exceeding five per cent
Jun on the value of the taxable property
therein, to be aseertained by the last as
"sessment for state ard county taxes pre-
''vious to the mourning of such indebted
ness.
The total assessment for the city s. 243 437
FIVE per cent on this is ........ -. 1852 III
the city now owes. S3,S23
The city now owes $l2l,652 more than
it Las right to owe by law. and any debt
contracted, until the city debt shall be
reduced below the lawful limit, is illegal
aud void.
No Indebtedness whatever can legally be
contracted, and the aldermen Of this city,
who have entire control in such matters,
will be held 10 strict cecount for their ae-
ton. 1t is their duty to refuse to expend
one dollar when it can be avoided, and to
apply the incoming revenue to reduction
Of the debt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
POLICE COURT.
Before e. C. cropper--Police Magistrate

Last Saturday night Policeman German
arrested and locked up poor drunken
hummer from st. Louis. named John
Goodman. Yesterday he was fined $40
and costs. No money Sent back to jail
On the same night Policemen German
and Metsch arrested two hard characters
at the Rescue hose house, where they were
drinking beer and disturbing the peace
They were taken to Jail, where they gave
their names as John McNally and Joe
Lahy. They we're each fined $25 and
costs on the above charges, and the former
was then fined S. for selling liquor without
license. No money. Sent back to Jail.
Yesterday Adam Brockman made com.
plant against Thomas Thornton, charging
him with abusive language. Marshal
Halves served the papers. At the tria
this morning the defendant was discharged
the magistrate not thinking the evidence
sufficient to warrant a 6ne
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
a. 7. Stewards Social Matters.

A New York letter writer gives some
particulars regarding the late A. T.
Stewards social relations, which we find in
the Chicago Post and Mail, as follows:
His only weakness. and l say it to his
credit, was for women, and the ELECTION and
money he is alleged to have lavished upon
tie Rushton and Demar women, and the
affectionate care he took of his Legitimate
children were traits we'll worthy Of notice,
but they have been passed over in silence.
His only two legitimate children,a son and
daughter, died years ago. and be showed
the affection he owed them to his irregular
offspring. Two Legitimate daughters are
now in Dresden. where they were educated
at his expenses, and favorite illegitimate
son holds good position in the branch
house at Paris. 1t was his regard for
these children, and his attentions to their
mother, and to the mothers of other less
known offspring that were the main cause
}of the constant disagreements between
him and his wife, W hich were notorious. 1t
is we'll known that for long time Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart held no converse except in
public, and Mr. Stewart did not dine in
his own house, leaving it every day at 9
and spending nine hours at his store, and
taking his meals at pelmonico's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
The City Treasurershir.

Under the above heading the Union says |
1--WE do not see how the Democrats could
object to confirming Capt Peetz, who is
the person the mayor would naturally
choose were his choice limited to one
bank" Our nelghbor is sleepy. THE
ARGUS, some time ago, in giving an
account Of the secret caucus called by the
mayor, stated that the Democrats informed
the mayor that they we're ready to vote
for and confirm Maj. Peetz. 10 is not
question of men, at all, and never was.
The aldermen who voted against j. M.
Buford did not do SO on any personal
grounds. 1t makes no sort of difference
to them whether j. NJ Buford, or Phil
Mitchell, or c. r. Chamberlin, or c. Lynde,
or P. L. Mitchell, be nominated. 1t is
not question of men; it is question as
to the bank where the business shall be
done. And if there is any politics in it we
are unable to perceive it. A Republican
city council took the business d,ody from
Mitchell d; Lynde and placed 1t ut the
Peoples National. A Democratic city
council votes to keep it there. If the
mayor takes no further action in the mat
ter. Mr.. Burgower will continue to be
treasurer and continue to do the business at
the Peoples National But it makes nc
sort of difference with the Democrats
whether it is done in the name of Mr..
Burgower, or Maj, Peetz, or any other off
Ger of that bank. Even the little salary went
to the bank, years ago, under Mr.. Buford-
so we were informed by him. 1t has beer
the custom. for years, to appoint some
bank officer as city treasurer,-somem man
who was paid yearly salary by the bank
for his services; and the little pistance Of
salary went to the bank as part of its per
quisites for doing the business Thai
practice may have been changed within g
few years-but whether it has or not is 9
matter of no consequence to the aldermen
or the people The attempt, by Mayor
Butler, to move the business, was an effort il
the interest of Mitchell & Lynde; and
out of the 10 aldermen said: Leave the
business where it is" 1t is not question
Of men, or of politics, the same eigh
aldermen would probably vote to confirm
Maj. Peetz, or Mr.. Burgower. or any othel
officer of the Peoples National. L
1.-THE mayor makes no further move tn,
business will remain there. anyhow
| Just received, at Mitchell & Parsons
Ladies Silk Cloaks; new Dress Goods
Prints; Embrolderies, Sc Shall be receiv
ing new goods daily. Fall line of Ladie
Underwear at cost to close them out t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
River News.

The Dubuque is expected up to morrow
night and the Minneapolis down in the
morning.
The Park Painter and j. NJ. Chambers
passed down to day well loaded.
The G. j. Caffrey brought down raft
this afternoon for Weyerhauser & Denk-
nan.
The Saltwater brought down raft for
Davenport this afternoon
The river was on stand yesterday al
1872 above low water mark, bur last night
it raised half an inch, and is now III feet
above low water mark. Two years age
now it was three feet higher than al
present, and in 1870 it was, at this date
five feet higher than now.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
Death of Mr.. James Bell, of New
Boston.

Oeatn OF MT. James Eel, OF new
Boston.
The sad intelligence reaches us of the in
slant death of Mr.. James Bell, one of the
first citizens of New Boston, Mercer coun-
ty, this state, by the discharge of mis- own
gun, on Saturday last. 1t is reported that
Mr.. Bell had his gun out in stock yard
near his residence and had discha, ged one
barrel, and had placed the muzzle to his
mouth to blow out the smoke, not suppos-
ing that the other barrel was loaded. when
it exploded, blowing the top and back of
his head entirely away. A friend, not far
away, who heard the report, says he saw
pieces of his head flying in the air and the
man still standing holding to his gun. He
ran to him but he fell to the ground before
he reached him, and was dead. The occur
renee is very sad one. Mr. Bell was prob,
ably 60 years Of age. He was merchant
at New Boston and one of its Oldest and
best citizens.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

On Saturday last, the first day of April,
Thomas Murdoch assumed charge of the
Rock Island postoffice. His first move
was to reduce Capt McKown, the most
deserving man in Rock Island tor the posi-
ton OF postmaster, to second clerkship,
and appoint L.. NJ. Haverstick, the least
deserving of any official position. assistant.
The Union says number of friends call
ed on and congratulated Mr.. Murdoch; but
We fail to see any grounds for congratulate
ing anybody over the event. But to the
victors belong the spoils. -4Moliue ReuieU.
We can think OF nothing that would be
more offensive to the sense of the Repub-
licans OF this district. than the preierment
Of l.. M. Haverstick through their votes,
directly or indirectly. - Cambridge Chron.
icle,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
Justice of Peace.

The Gazette says: 'As there is some
doubt as to the legality of the election Of
the justices of the peace at the late election,
it is probable the board of supervisors will
appoint Mr.. Hayden, who received the
greatest number of votes for that office,
and thus cut off all room for controversy.
The board of supervisors has no power
to appoint justices of peace,-they must
be elected by the people.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni'
Medicated Complection Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
wilderness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles,tan, and allays al
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
j. A. Pozzoni, St.Louis, Mo-, and by E.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, G. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

THE GRAND UNION. This hotel has
gained wide popularity both on account
of its eligible situation-it being directly
opposite the Grand Central Depot-and
the excellent manner in which it is kept
BY stopping at this house, guests save the
heavy expense of carriage hire and ex-
pressage, baggage being carried to and
from the depot without charge 1t is first
class in every respect, and yet the rates of
charges are lower than at any other first
class house in the city. 1t is conducted
upon the European plan.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

NoTICE,-The Rock Island Stove Com
pany Is now getting out some of the Best
Stoves that have ever been brought into
the market. Call and see them, is West
Illinois street. The Company is now run-
ming full, turning out 300 stoves week.
Sample rooms Is West Illinois street. div
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
Assessors Meeting.

On Saturday, April 90, the assessors of
the various townships in this county are to
meet in supervisors hall, in Rock Island
at 10 o'clock in the morning, to agree upon
a basis of assessment.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

CANARY BIRD LosT.-A young canary
bird, light yellow, escaped from its cage
which was hanging out of window at the
Rock Island House yesterday. Any one
who has found it will be rewarded by re-
turning it. lSdlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

THE GREAT PANACEA-In this season
of rheumatism chilblains, frost bites, etc.
nothing better can be kept in the house
than Merchants celebrated Gargling Oil
1t is peculiarly adapted to family use, yet
it answers equally as well for horses and
other animals. 1t is free from stain. and
at the same time very efficacious in all
instances where a liniment is required
Rochester N. T. Daily Union and Id
vertiSer
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

KIDDER's AsTHAMA PASTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling a de-
lishttul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920