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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07
A First Glass Concern.

Probably no house in the country is
better known or has more extensive
trace in its line than George A. Clark &
Co., New York This firm manufactures
the celebrated 20. N. T., thread SO gcner
ally used by families all oyer the United
States. Careful in business. upright in
all transactions and making only first class
goods the trade of this frm has steadily
grown until now it has assumed mag
nitude unequaled IN its line. This
Justly celebrated thread has taken the
premium at number of state fairs and
has been declared by all who have used it
to be an article of superior worth. Messrs.
Field Bros, of this city, one of the very
best notion houses in Illinois, have taken
the agency for this vicinity, and will be
pleased to fill orders from merchants in
this and adjourning towns at manufac-
turers' prices No better selection could
have been made than Field Bros, and
Messrs CLARK & Bro, are to be congratu-
lated on having been so fortunate as to
secure their trade THE ARGUS refers
its readers to the advertisement of Clark
& Bro, which appears in this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

Tha Weatner--To-paY,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA NJ n oabove zero 10 N, To above zero
ga. N, 759 SP. n. zoe
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE.
An IMPORTANT LETTER

ANN, ABBOR, Mich, April 80, 1870
DIR. RADwAY-Kind Sir: have been taking your
Resolyent, Regulating Pills. and also using the
Ready Relief about one year for Ovari=n tumOrs on
the abdomen which 'he mos semnent physicians of
our Medical Collel pronounced incurable
They were like lots on tree. When / was cit
ting In chair theJ hung almost TO the floor, and
my weight was 275 pounds when commenced with
your remedies, and now II IL 2l0 pounds but they
are not all gone yet have taken twenty-four bot
ties OF Besolyent, nine of Relief and twenty-four
boxes OF Pills. get the medicine from G. Gren-
will. Please send me your book "False and True"
n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengstou and
Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

LoDILLEs HEADACHE SPECIFIC, will
actually cure nervous and SIGH headache in
less than Is minutes. 1t is pleasant, it is
harmless and it is particularly efficiacious.
Only Scots a bottle at Bengston's drug
store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

Table cutlery, spoons. casters, etc.,
lower than elsewhere in the three cities
az Nav Bros, 7dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

Odd dishes of all kinds at a sacrifice an
May Bros Everything marked in plais
figures and, now selling at wholesale price
at retail. 7dlt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

We call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of Messrs. Alex. Froth
iugham Il Co., which will be found 10 this
issue. Those of our friends who wish to
transact business of that kind can find no
better parties to act for them than the
above firm, who are thoroughly acquainted
with the business and are well known in
New York Banking circles. Thompson s
Bank Note Reporter, Neao York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07
Personal.

Among the arrivals ats the Harper
House are the following distinguished per
sonages:
Willard johnson, Fulton. VIM. Patrick,
Phoenix, N. Y; Fl. Il. Brown, Hamilton,
Oh. K. NJ. G. Smith, travelling agent for
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago r. r.
81. s. Barlow, travelling agent for Great
Western r. r., 4. II. Hughes, general
travelling agent for Michigan Central r. K.
VIM. Irvine, Chippewa Falls; S. Brown,
Glen Falls, N. Y; Mrs Laughton & fam
lily, Cclarado Springs, Cal.
China tea sets at prices 40 per cent.
lower than usual retail rates at May
Bros 7Llt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

For sale in Davenport in any quantity
by Emeis Il Co, and by druggists through
out the world 5 l9d&wly.
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IumOr Of IL Years GrOtUth Cured Jy
RaCt,0ays RESIDENT
BEVERLY, Mass j

BEVERII, NIHsb July 10, IbGJ
DIR. RADwAY: have had Ovarian Tumor in the
ovAries and bowels. All the doctors said "there
was no help for It," l tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me. / saw your
Resolyent, and thought would try Il; hut had no
faith In It, because had suffered for twelve years
took six bottles OF the Resolyent and one box of
Railways Pills. and two bottles of your Ready Re
lief and there IL not sign Of tumOr TO be seen or
felt. and feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumor was in the
left side of the bowels, over the groin. write this
10 you for the benefit of others You can publish
Il " you choose. HANNAH F. KNAPP
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

Fluid Lightning Instantly cures tooth
ache.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

mo pignant sance she knew, nor costly treat;
Her hunger gave a relish to her meat"
Because she had the good sense to stop
at the Sherman House, Chicago, where
every dish is so exquisetly prepared, as to
give it right royal relish.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

Breakfast and dinner sets, vases, chan
delers, lamps. chimueys. ETC.. at net
wholesale prices, at retail May Bros,
cor 18th street and I'd avenue. 7dlt
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n nnu OUR $3.50 AND $500 OUTFIT
UUn FREE Something New Only
one Agent in q town.
- Illustrated Catalogues. Address
W. w. BISHOP,
129 West Madison street, CHICAGO.
Rster to the Editor Of ARGUS,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07
kidney and Bladder Complaints,

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
DrOpsy, StOppage of Water, IncuntinuAnCe OF Urine,
Bright's Disease, Albumnuria, and in all cases
where there are brck-dust deposits, the water is
thick, cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
of an egg, or threads like white silk there is a
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there Is a prcking, burn
ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small Of the Back and along the Loins.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-07

Every Drop OF the SARSAPARILLIAN RESOL-
VENT communicates through the Blood, Sweat,
Urine, and other fluids and juices OF the system the
Nigor of Life, for u repairs the wastes Of the body
with new aud sound material. Scrofula, Syphilis
Consumption, Glaudular Diseases, Ulcers in the
Throat, Mouth, TumOrs, Nodes IN the Glands and
other parts OF the system, Sore Eyes, Strumorous
Discharges from the Ears, and the worst forms Of
Skin Diseases, Eruptions Fever Sores ScAld Head,
Ring Worm, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas Acne, Black
Spots, WormC in the Flesh, TumOrs, Cane in the
Womb, and all Weakening and Painful Discharges.
Night Sweats Loss OF Sperm and all Wastes of the
Life Principle, are within the curative range of this
wonder of Modern Chemistry, and a few days use
will prove to any person using II for either of these
lorms OF disease its potent power to cure them.
II the patient, daily becoming reduced by the
wastes and decomposition that are continually pro-
crossing succeeds in arresting these wastes and
repairs the same with new material made from
healthy blood-and this the SARSAPARILLIAN
will and does secure-a cure Is certain; for when
once this remedy commences its work OF purihca
ton and succeeds In diminishing the loss of wastes
its repairs will be rapid and every day the patient
will feel himself growing better and stronger the
food digestiug better appetite improving, and Hesh
and weight increasing.
Not only does the SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLYEN1
excel all remedial agents in the Cure of chronic
ScrOfulous, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, but
&c IL the only positive cure for
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
shoe ana y,eats,er s,ouveutt nm.

Nrw YoRK, Oct. 17.-The convention Of ths
shoe and leather trade met again this morning
The first address was by the Hon. Peter Cooper
He spoke about his slight connection with tan
ming. and discu ssed more effectual way o
preserving what Is called ''tannery waste ant
then turned to the consideration of nationa
affairs, advocating his well-khoWn greenbaek
opinions, quoting numerous political econom.
lists and American sta aes1nen In support Of his
theories.
j. W Upton, Of Salem, was the next speaker
He said he had been In the business for upwards
Of forty years. and gave an interesting deserip-
tion OF the modus operandi Of tanning some
years since.
Papers were read by Jos. e.. McLeon. of Ship
Rensbnrg, Penn. on What It will Cost to Ton a
York, on the ''Peeiing and Curing Of Bark end
its Merchantable Delivery:" j, L. Hotehiss, Of
Watertown, New York, on the Amount Of Bark
n. Spencer Thomas, Of Eimira. on The
Comparative Economy Of the Use Of Bark.
and Bark Extracts, for Tanning
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
WAR NOTES.
A GREAT BATTLE NEAR KARs.
The Turkish Position stormed ana Multll-
tar Yasha Gus or Frgup Kars.

LoNpoN, Oct. IA great battle was fought In
ali Information that can be gained, that Mukh-
tar Pasha has bean cut off from that Citadel
Gen. LaSarof, with twenty-seYen batfalf0ns oil
infantry and forty guns began flank move-
ment from K0rBgal Armenia toward thaa south
west against Mnkhtar Pasha.
Troops were marched behind Aldiadotlgh to
AWashill md Vieaenik, Gen. Lazaroff sent i
message last night to the Grand Duke Michael
from the little village Of Basardjk Hhasa flint
the victorious Mnkbtar Pasha was there with a
superior. force. Thersupon. yesterday informing
the Russians began an attack or the Turkish
position making serious assault on AwashilI
Turkish position, There s nm artillery en-
gagemsnt in which only shrapnels were used
The range was short and the execution terrible.
At noon the Caues ssian Grenadiefs. under
command OF Cen. Flegnion. stormsd Awa-
shill and the redoubt with great success. The
turkish position was captured, together with
three Hrupp guns, The Turks obsfinatsy DE-
Tended the ground until they were overwhelmed
BY the Russian assaulting columns. The
Turks now began TO retire preciDitately, and
were sharply pursued. Everywhere hi this
Hight they abandoned large quantities Of army
stores.
The Fourth Regiment occupied Aladja-
dough and captured the Turkish catnp. The
Turks retired In disorder In three directions.
southwest, southerly and southeast, being cut
off in the rear from Kars The number OF killed
snd wounded is unknown. but the Turks suf-
they were forced to make. This Is only the be-
ginning Of important offensive Operations.
which may end In the crushing OF Mukhtar
paGhp's army
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
The san Francisco Investigation.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.-The report Of the com
mission Investigating the affairs Of the San
Francisco mint shows that the superintendent
of the mint and several Of his sub rdinate OIL
GERS have been gully Of repreuensibie md I'M
lawful transactions OF q character that If COM
mitted by the. employees Of % prvatec rporation
would sufIaet the offsnds s. to criminal pros
ecutien Whiie the commission felt eonstrai med.
the course Of ths superintendent In resp ct to
these transactions, they deemed IL but just to
state that on bringing the bullion and coin ge
operhtions of this large and impor ant mint
into Us pres mt high state of efficiency Mr..
and is entitled to credit therefor. j he operative
officers and principal clerks Of the mint are in
the judgment Of the com ission wei qualified
responsible duties. TIE ebmmissi n recon-
mend that ths SALARY Of the superintendent of the
mint b Increased to $4,000, and that his bond be
GERS salaries be increased $500. The same
commission investigated the San Francisco
fiatteriug report
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18

New YORK, Oct. 17.-The Tweed examination
was resumed by the Aldermanic Committee to-
day. Tweed was handed list Of the Tammany
Hall general committee during the years OF
Tweed's regim u d stated that none OF them.
SO iar as ne Knew were connected with the ring
frauds. He declined to say whether any of
them were at that time connected with the city
government Tweed said he W s q Democrat,
and had been connected with all the prominent
Democratic organizations during his career
oil his powers had been received BY him from
Tammany Hall and g Legislature.
clerk was directed to obtain list Of the
members OF the Republican Central Committee
OF this city and send them to Tweed. 50 hat he
could answer, at the next meeting, which of
them were connected with him.
schedule Of Twesds real estate and ex-
penses for several years past was then handed
in by the Witness
Mr.. Cole then went into review Of the state
ment Among other items there was one Of
100000 paid to parties who assisted in his es-
cape from the Ludlow street jail. None were
official parties. Who furnished the vessels.
what others got money. aud how he got away.
Tweed said he did not think 1t proper to tell,
De paid money to get away, and got away and
II he had not been kidnapped he would have
been away yet.
His counsel said that the story published in
Hd'peTs Weekly was substantially correct.
After q further review OF some other items in
the statement the examination was adjourned
until Saturday morning
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18

CINCINNATI Oct. 17.-The races to-day were
largely attended, the wea her being pleasant
and the track In fine condition. The hfst race
was for purse Of $1,000 for the $50 class $500 10
the first $3.50 to the second $3.50 to the third stoO
to the fourth. with the following starters Post
Boy. Lady Logan, ida Bassett, Glendale. Belle
Of Fairfield. l.. Monroe, Calmer and Little
Jake. The first heat was won by Calmer Ida
Bassett second Lady Logan third L. Monroe
fourth. Ttme-2:27b.
The second heat was won by Lida Bassett,
Little Jake second, Calmer third, l.. Monroe
fourth. Time-2.2gs.
The third heat was won by Ida Bassett L.
Monroe second. Post Boy third, Belle of Fair
field fourth. Iime-2:2gR.
The fourth heat and the race were won by
Ida Bassetf. l.. Monroe second Belle of Fair
field third, Post Boy fourth. Tns-2:2ssa.
LII the second race for purse of $1,000 for the
2:22 class. $500 to the first $3.50 to the second $50
to the third and 500 to the fourth there were
the following starters: Little Gpsey, Dick lay
lor, CilTis Lewscott. Monarch. T. r. Marian.
Badger Girl Elsie Goode. Planter and Clifton
Boy.
The first heat was won by Elsie Goode. Clifton
Bay second Little Gipsey third. and Lswseott
fourth. Time 2:25i4.
The second heat was won by Little Gipsey.
Lewseott second. Planter third Dick Taylor
fourth. Time. 2:2G,s.
The third heat WIS won by Badger Girl Little
Gipsey see3nd, Lewscott third, Elsie Goode
fourth. Time, 2:2Gts.
The race was postponed ut the end Of the
fourth heat owing to darkness,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
THE TURF.
Races at Nashville and Cincinpati.
Especial to the Demoerat.l


NASHVILLE. Oct. 17.-The weather to-day was
flne and about 10000 people we're present
The first race, dash of one mle was won by
the favorite, james Davis entry. There were
only two starters the pools selling at s1oo to $40
Time, 1 .4gA.
The second race. a dash Of two miles. was won
by King William. the winners time being 8 :ss
In the pools Dan Kenney was the favorite and
selling at s125; Adventurer $780, Little Sis SIS
the rest wers punched at $50. They came In
King William flrst, Dan Kenney second, Belle
site third.
The third race. dash Of one and quarter
miles. he'd seven starters, and was won by Adj
venture. Time 2:13k. For this race Felicia was
the fayorite at $3.50 TO Adventure SIS, and the
rest punched at s35. They came in as follows
Adventure, first: Typhoon, second: Startle.
third: Felicia fourth.
The entries for tomorrow tThursdar's) races
are as follows:
For the first race mile heats best three in
Hve-Mamie Gray, Little Sis. Charles Gorham,
Emma O., Oily Cannon.
For the second race, mile and o half dash-To-
lena.
For the third race. mile heats-Emma G.. Ver4
digris. Trumps. HULBERT
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
CAPITAL NOTES.
DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAUCUS
REPORT OF THE SAN FRANCISCO
COMMISSION.
The Cases Of spoHsrd, EsstIs ana RutIer
10 be Acted or TO-Day ay-The Uncertain
Quantity.

Especial TO the Desnocratl
WASHINGTON. Oct. fT.-The eases Of spofTord.
Eustis and Butler, which went over to-day on
request must be acted on tomorrow. The i'm
preston seems to prevail that they will be re-
ferred TO the committee and subjected to the
forms of q contest, as stated heretofore. The
test will come on the motion TO refer, and ON
this point II is believed that Conover and Pat
terson will vote with the Republicans, ON the
ground that their published promises to vote
for the seating OF the three Senators eontem-
plated only the final vote, and they could not
voteto seatthem withoutan examination oftheir
cases There is no telling, ho wever. what they
may des The uncertainty is sufficiently at
tested by the fact that the Republican Senators
Tonight do not speak confidently Of their ability
10 have their cases referred. while the Demo-
crHts are equally doubtful as to the prospect of
seating them tomorrow without contest. as all
depends on the votes of Conover and Patterson
The cause OF uncertainty may be easily UNDER
stood. BUELL.
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ment.. The false and malicious reports thus
manufactured and put ahoat have many Of them
been SO glaringly unjust as to be refused publi-
There is no opposition here to the officer IN
question, nor has anybody had the temerity to
openly seek recommendations for his place In
this community. nor could they be gotten II
sought
Mr.. schurz and the ring clique may desire 1t
but the public 90 not. The Indignation Of lead
Schurz and the whisky ring. finds uttefance In
unrestricted condemnation. and they propose
departure from civil service reform, and nm act
SO unanimously at variance with the public SEN
timept and voice Of the city and State. In at
sna1 preiudice, which Democrats and Repub-
LEANS unite In dsapproving
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
Great Fire in New York.

New YORK, Oct. 17,-About o'clock this morn
ing a fire broke out in the furniture factory of
Hardy Il Co., 155 West Eighteeth street, near
Seventh Avenue, and extended through to
Smiths smoked-fi house ON Nineteenth street.
A high wind prevailed. and the firemen, fight
ing under disadvantage were unable to pre-
also threatening rhe buildings ON the opposite
side Of the avenue 1t has done much damage.
and the whole block has been destroyed. 1t is
impossible to g We any idea Of the loss now. but
it will be very heavy.
LATER.-The fire in Roux's furniture manu-
factory, On Eighteenth street, is believed to
have been caused by defective fue in the dry
ing room. Losses as far as ascertained, are as
follows: No. 157 West Eighteenth street, a two
by Jas. Bradley; loss. 5000; insured for $500
A. B. Lansing, two-story stable; loss, $40. 900
fully insured. Alex. Roux. furniture factory :
$40 600 and si5 900 on stock: fully covered by
insurance. p. J. Hardy, ive-story building
on Seventh Avenue; loss $4,000; fully insured.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
schurz senatorially Inclined.

ST, LOUIS, Oct. 17.-An underhanded effort
b has as been going on for months, instigated
general sweep Of the Federal officers in Mis-
souri,. and particularly in st. Louis for the pur-
pose Ct aiding said Cabinet official to manipu-
his own interests. by scoring his return t. the
United States Senaie. His partner OF the Vest
.tche Post says that his education, instincts and
better than for ths Cabinet
For the last week a representative of Mex ee's
whisky ring organ has been In Washington en-
deayoring by specials and by his talk to create
the impression that an intense feeling exists
not only here but there iu the removal Of one Of
the best ofleers in the service N the govern
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
Ialsnr Exchange.

WASHINGTON. Oct ia Labor Exchange has
been established in this city for the purpose OF
securing employment for as many as possible
of the very large mum Der Of unemployed me-
ehanles. laborers. Clerks eopyfsts, draugfts-
men. servants, cooks, seamstresses, and in fact
representatives Of almost every trade and pro-
fessiop. who are very anxious to obtain work
of an kind.
The committee having in charge this matter
are parti .ular in req firing from those seek
ing. employment. satisfactory reference for
their honesty. habits an ability 50 that they
can recommend them with confidence. Inquiries
on this subject. addressed tp A. Solomon, M G.
Emory, or Timothy Leubeg, will receive
prom rt attAntiDu
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
$4,000 saved PecuIation in the St.
Louis Post Office

ST. LOUIS, Oct. ia little over three weeks
ago Auditor McGrew, Of the Postoffice Depart
ment, detected, through the new system Of ac-
counts inaugurated by him, peeulations which
which were reported to have reached the ta amount
of $4,000 through the connivance of an en-
ploys named lame o'Brien. Mr.. T. B. Tilby, the
mediately dispatched to this city, where he has
been engaged with Chief Special Agent F. W.
g. Sehwartze for the past three weeks. and from
which point and with the corps of special
agents, the matter has been worked up at remote
points. SO sucees sfulIy has the work been ac-
compished that Mr. Tilby left for Washington
last night with q trifie over 500 900 in cash.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
A $1,000 Libel Verdict Against the
Herald,

:, New YORK. Oct. FIN the suit of Mrs. Phebe
Robertson against james Gordon Bennett. tried
before Judge Spier of the Supreme Court, the
Jury brought in verdict this morning for
$4,000 for plaintiff. The libel was an advertise
ment published in the column of personals in
the Sunday Herald. November 10. 1876, to the
effect that the bla.kmaing crowd in West
Twenty fifth street had better beware 81 and
So, the numbers des lgnated, was the plain
tiffs house, which she kept as boarding
house. The evidence showed that after the ap-
pearance of the personal, nearly all the board
ers left her. The answer of the Herald denied
oil malice In the case. The evidence showed
the character OF her house and its inmates to be
respectable
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
Annual Report of the secretary of the
Navy.

rWAsHrNaToN, Oct. 1.-THE Secretary of the
Navy has commenced the preparation Of his
during the past year. After showing the avail
able resources of the government in ships.
material Material and md men. he will urge ir upon
HoI AS will establish q general policy
of the building of new ships, 50 that from year
to year the efficiency of the navy may not only
be maintained, but its strength gradually ad-
vanced.
He will urge liberal appropriations for the
further prosecution of experiments with torpe-
does, the experiences in the pending war in the
East demonstrating the utility of this modern
appliance In naval warfare.
He will also urge liberal appropriations for
the benefit OF the navy yards so that their ca
pacity Tor the construction Of ships may be in
creased to meet all the exigences of first class
navy.