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ITS IMPORTANCE AS STRATEG1CAL POINT.
LONDON, Sept. 9.-Accounts Of the fighting
ut Loftcha scut from Bucharest by some cor
respondents turn out to bc pure fctfons.
The Russian success is not OF such propoE-
tous as at first represented. Loftcha is an
open town in valley important chiefly as
covering the roads to Trajan and Sclvi. The
use thu Russians will be able to make OF the
position must depend on their driving back the
Turks On the northwest Of Loftcha- The cap
ture Of Loftcha must be regarded rather as
part Of
AN IMPORTANT SYSTEM OF OPERATIONS
than all independent achievement. Perhaps the
Russians are trying to finish with Osman Pasha
before it becomes Indispensable to meet Me
hemct ali Pasll:l's advance. It seems beyond .
doubt that the Czarowitz's army has been great
lr weakened, and that, after several important
successes, Mchemct Ali now threatens the line
Of communication with T;ruoya, while Achmct
Eyoub Pasha, operating from Kustchuk, threat
Gus not only tho new bridge at Pyrgos but even
the Sistoya crossing. Every prcparationis is max
ing aud every nerve is straincd to bring COM
plete destruction to the Turkish army At PleTna.
TURKISH REPORT
CoSsTAST1NoPLE, Sept, S.-The account re-
cciyed here OF the capture OF 1oftcha states
that it was attacked by 10000 Russians. 1t WAS
g:ll!antly defended BY eight Turkish battalions'
who were forced to give way before superior
numbers. They rctreated in good order, TAX
inr with them the Mussulman Inhabitants. The
djspatcl adds that Osman Pasha had left Plev-
~, with t,renty-cigut battalions to rctakc Lott
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Rovy. Sent. e,-Thc condition OF the Pope's
health is mt so goou as it has been for soma
time mast. His li1ubs are partially paralyzed,
but no Immediate danger IS apprehended* he
resumed his audiences Thursday.
THE SUGGESTION.
The Liberia asscrts that tho Nundo3 haTo
been iustEuelcd to inform tie Vatican as to tho
prevailing opinous relative ito the next Papal
election in the various countries to which they
are accredited.
cLEoeATEA's NEEDLE.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Sept. a--The catsson
containing the Egyptian obeliak, fur London
aaoat in deep water.
ARRESTED
LONDON, Sept 6--Chiet Police inspector
Clarke has been arrested for completely Ii 1no
De Eupruurt fraud.
, 1877-09-09

san Francisco, Sept a-A San Diego pse@
dispatch says: The Un.on's special from 1uc7oD
to-day has the following:
Guaymas advfccs to the 1st say Lleut-GoV.
scrria is acting Governor OF Sonora Maz1sca4
Is soon to leave for the CitJ OF Mexico. 1t y
thought Gen Hueria will declare martial Law It
a favorable opportunity offers, notwithstanding
bis approval Of the late elections.
The Warm Spring Apaches have left San Car
los. guiuv III the direction OF the old Agency in
New Nex1co, from whence they were recently
brought. The troops a1e cloac a1tet them.
, 1877-09-09
Paris Peacefully and Mournfully
Consigns THEIRS Remains
to the Tomb.
Immense Throngs Participate in
the Imposing Obsequies.



THE ARM1Es IN BULGARIA.
(Gy Cu1le to Tie CHICAGO Ttibune.]
LONDON OFFICE OF The CHICAGO TRIBUNE,
P1aRAvE PLACE, STRAND, Sept. 81 a. m.
Tho Russians seem to have been routed
at Kazelev through the operation Of the same
cause that led to the defeat Of Osman Pasha'
at Loftcha. In both instances the defense
was SO vastly outnulnbered by the attack
TINT resistance was quite hopeless. It is now
an interesting question whether Mehcmet
Ali or the Grand Duke will be the first to
turn their respective successes to account.
The former has contented himself hitherto by
FoRr1FYNa THE POSITIONS WON,
and it does not seem likely he viii follow up
his advantage Immediately. It may be that the
recent fighting along the LON Valley WIS in
tended as o diversion against the rear Of the
enemy to make him desist from his purpose
of crushing Osman Pa4ha- Whether this
can be the case or not, the resolute though
gradual advance of the Shum1a. army has
unquestionably placed the Russians
IN 4 CRITICAL POSITION
already, and, in case Of successful attack
on B:ela, the Grand Duke will have to fall
back from Plevna to save his communication
with Sistova. Everything depends just now
upon the relative quicmess and audacity of
the antagonists. They are now so close to
each other in oil parts of the field that any
day may decide the fate of the campaign.
IN ASIA MINOR
the hostile Generals continue to watch one
another from their intrenchments, but
neither cares to make a move Which would
give the enemy advantage ground Prncti-
cally the campaign in Asia is already at IN
end.
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TIE FUNERAL.
Rain continued falling 1t, torrents. At $50
the police cleared Place St. Georges and
the streets adjacent to the church The
cortege left tho place ut noon in the follow
ing order: Bearers OF orders and decora-
tinns WON by deceased, masters OF
ceremonies, family of deceased, Senators, c1-
Deputies, members Of the French Academy,
members Of the Academy Of Moral and Political
Sciences, other classes Of the Institute, Council
Of the Seine, deputations from various councils,
general and municipal councils, deputa-
tions from Ansicn, other deputat1ons.
invited friends Of deceased. The open
hearsc, drawn by sir horses, on
which the coffin rested, was covered with palm
branches, wrcaths Of flowers, immortelles, and
tri-colored bows and rosettcs. The whole routa
was lined by IN immense rumbcr Of people,
notwithstanding the rain. The shops wcra
closed and displayed on their shutters placard
bea ring the words: ''National Mourning"
Perfect tranquility prevailed everywhere. Ths
rain ceased at l o'clock.
Nine. Thicrs was accompanied by Nile. Dosu&
at the funeral service in the Church Of Not1t
Dame d. Lorcttc. Gambetta was cheered as hd
left the church after the ceremony. The deputa-
ton from Belfort was the only one in the pro-
cession which carried banner. At 2o'clock
the ct'rtege arrived at the bouleyards, preceded
by squadron OF mounted gcndarmes- The
crowd everywhere uncovered as the coffin pass
cd Some shouts OF 'sViye Ia Republiqne !" Wcrc
raised at the top OF the Boulevard Aontmartre.
ALL QUIET.
PARIS, ESQ o. m.-Thc city has assumed ITS
usual appearance. Everything passed OIL quiet
" aud without 4 political manifestation, even
during the speeches In the cemetery !Ee
speeches were remarkable for their moderation
t;reyv ex-President Of the Chamber OF Depu-
ties, first recaptulated the deceased's political
career, particularly dwelling upon the great and
patriotic sacrifice he had made by renounc1ug
his earlier Monarchical convictions In faror OF
the Republic.
yario,sly euogizcl his splendid administrative,
literary, and oratorcal talents.
JULES SIMON,
who made the principal oration, said the first
feeling after SO great loss was one OF discour-
agctnent; but Theirs had taught them by the
example OF his lille never to despair and never to
draw back. Patriotism shines from throughout
Thiers' books aud the history Of his life. He
served King, but only on condition that the
King himself was the faithful servant Of the
Constitution
Simon concluded his Grafton as follows:
Il Atlieu, in the name OF tho country, to the
historian Of the Revolution, to the champion OF
liberty, to the libcrator OF the territory and to
the first President Of the French Republic"
Gmnbctta left tho Ger lctery before the
speeches were pronoupccl.} At the conclusion
OF the ceremonies the crowd dispersed in perfect
tranquility. -,
The funeral was very imposing. All the
diplomatic corps were present, including Ed.
~,yard +. Noyes, United States Minister, and
Elihu B. W4shburrc.
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GENERAL,
GERMANY AND sERvIA.
LONDON, Sept. 8--A special from Belgrade
saYs that IN diplomatic circles it Il reported that
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10 the |Tts{<rn Associated Prest.

CoSsrAsT1SoP1E, Sept. 9.-A battle was
begun at Plevna on Friday morning. The
result is unknown No details have reached
here yet.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

the German Consul General confers very often
with Prince Milan. It is asserted that Germany
entirely approves OF Scrvias participation In the
war, and is prepared to guarantee her status
quo in the event Of defeat. Italy seems to ba
going with Germany. Austria still keeps up
tho position OF strict reserve.
INTERVENTION RuMoEs
Rumors OF intervention, circulated In the
early part Of the week, have drawn forth answers
from the Cabinets Of London, Berlin, and Wen
ia, that the time is not yet arrived. 1t is felt
that, since for the settlement OF the Eastern
question war has been appealed to, solution,
if not final, at least OF some duration, can only
be arrived at BY the decided superiority Of one
or the other of the conteuding parties, or
else By the thorough exhaustion OF both, and
the conviction is brought home to both that
neither Of them is able to solve the problem by
sheer force. Any premature attempt to inter-
fere, and thus prevent decision, could on]Y
lead to hollow peace and to the prospect Of Sec
Ing the struggle renewed after q comparatively
short time. The tremendous sacrifice Of lift
and property already made would not then hav&
advanced the solution OF the Eastern Jnt6cul
ties one step.
4 telegram from Rome denies that Italy
would approve of Strvia's entry into the war
The italian Government continues to counsel
SerVia to be prudent.
, 1877-09-09

TIE FUNERAL OF THE GKEA STATESMAN.
PARIS, Sept. S.-Deputations from many pro-
vineial towns arrived during tue morning to
witness the funeral Of N. Tnicrs. Large num-
bcrs Of people arrived from tho provinces, and
many English visitors. were prescnt with the
same object. Notwithstanding the weather Wig
rainy, great crowd collected outside the 1ato
residence Of N. Theirs, In the Place St. Georges,
and in the adjoining streets. The attitude ot
the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
TELEGRAP.HTC.
Photographed to the RockIsland Arou,. I
THE RUSSIAN-TURKO WAR,

LONDON, April ga special from
Athens reports that the Greek govern.
ments while actively arming. intends. for
the present, to (maintain an attitude of
reserved neutrality.
The Gar has sent Prince Nicholas the
military order of st. George.
Gen. Vukavitz, Montinegrin leader, has
been ordered to Grahavo where a strong
advanced guard of Montinegrins is sta
toned; another leader has been sent to
Drobniak with 1000 men to assume the
offensive, and third, yesterday, occupied
Sistave Albania.
LONDON, April 28,-The Pail Mall
Gazette says the Danube is declared
closed to navigation by the Russian COM
mander. Lloyds says neutral vessels
must leave as soon as loaded; no inward
vessel will be allowed to pass after Sun
day.
The khediveais reported as favorable to
the naturalization of the Suez canal. .Inegotia-
tions for which are progressing. He is
willing to sell his 1900 founders shares
ROME, April 2S.-The powers haye
answered 1.-THE porte's claim for mediation
OF the powers in virtue of article eight,
treaty Of Paris, by informing the Turkish
government that negotiations so long car
ried on fulfilled this article and the porte S
claim is unfounded
MANCHESTER, April 2S.-The Guar
dian says it is rumored that there is a
conflict of opinion between Lord Beacons.
field and some Of his colleagues as to the
part England shall Immediately take in
the eastern question. This however is
certain-an army corps of 80. 600 or 40. .0OC
men is being rapidly prepared for dis
patch to any points where English inter.
ests require its service. 1t is highly prob
able this corps will rendezvous at Malt,
or Gibraltar. The command is offered II
Lord Napier
ST. PETERSBURG, April 28.-Tt is
stated that Russians captured Turkish
camp at Weitkasder, Wednesday anC
afterwards advanced to Kisittock
EAdvices from Turkish sources repor
that battle at Batorene ragged Throughout
yesterday. The Russians were command
ed by Grand Duke Michael and we're re
pulsed with heavy loss. The Turks unde
Harron pasha suffered slight losses. TIL
Russians resumed attack last night an
we're again defeated and driven across tn
frontier. Other dispatches say tn
Turks crossed the Danube to day nea
Silestria and severe engagement is ex
pected.
The Italian government has issue
a declaration of neutrality.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

The most extraordinary discovery in the World as
the Great arabian Remedy for Man and Beast
HG. FARRELL'S
CELEBRATED ARABIAN LINIMENF.

The beautiful and fertile region skirting the des
ert Of Arabia, abounds with rare plants and odor-
GUS woods, whence are procured those aromatic
gums and balsams of which this Liniment is com
posed, and by whose stimulating, unctious and
penetrating properties 1t is, when applied, difused
through the whole nervous system, allaying the
most intense pain in q few minutes. Try it, when
you will be convinced that preparation possesses
in high degree, its perfect anodyne qualities.
Its action is prompt and effective. Ipenetrates the
flesh to the bOne relaxes contracted Cords restoring
use to limbs psralysed for years, and where the
flesh has wasted away, leaving nothing but skin
and bone, excites a healthy action, causing new
flesh to grow out and fill up the shrvelled parts Ii
restores the synovial fluid or joint water, and this
is the reason why has been so successful in dis
cases Of the joints. In affections OF the Spine,
Liver, Lungs and Kidneys. this great remedy stands
before any other ever produced. For ague cake OF
enlargement of the Spleen it is specific. For any
internal Inflammation. you will find it gives great
relief. 1t has no equal in the world for Rheuma
tism-also, cramps, swelling, numbness. weak
Joints, Spine and Chest pains, wounds, chiblans,
burns throat bites Of insects and reptiles, salt
rheum, warts corns, mango, and indeed nearly all
diseases which require an external application and
many Others greatly benefited by it. 1t Is used
extern ally with great snccess in goitre or swelled
neck, Scrofula or Kings Evil, Liver Complaint
nervous diseases, For Horses or Cattle, 1t Is as
effectual in diseases of man. Will cure any case
Of Sweeney in existence also, SPAWN, Splint, Ring
bone Big g-head Fistula Farcy Poll Evil, Windgall:
Strains, Bruises, &c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
DIR. ScHENCK'S STANDARD
REMEDIES.

The standard remedies for all diseases of the
lungs are ScHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP, SCHENCK's
SEE WEED TONIC, and SCHENcK MANDRAKE PILLS
and if taken before the lungs destroyed, a
speedy cure is effcted.
To these three medicines DR.. j. II. Schenk, Of
Philadelphia, owes his unrivalled success In the
treatment OF pulmonary disease.
The Pulmonic Syrup ripens the morbid matters
in the lungs; nature throws it off by easy expect
oration, for when the phlegm or matter is ripe q
slight cough will throw it Of the patient has rest
and the lungs begin to heal.
To enable the pulmonic syrup to do this,
Schenk's Sea Weed Tonic must be freely used to
cleanse the stomach and liver Schenck's Man
drake Pills act the liver, removing all obstruc-
tiOns relax the ga bladder the bile starts freely
and the liver is soon received.
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic is q gentle stimnlant
and Alternative; the alkali or which it is composed
mixes with the food and prevents souring, II as
slsts the digestion by toning up the stomach to
healthy condition so that the food and the Pull
monic Syrup will make good blood; then the lungs
heal and the patient Will surely get well II care Il
taken to prevent fresh cold.
All who wish to consult DIR. Schenk, either per
sonally by letter, do at his principal otci
corner of Sixth and arch Sts., Philadelphia every
Monday.
Schenk's medicines are sold by all druggist
throughout the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
THE SOUTHERN HOTEL.
Verdict of the Coroner's Jury.

ST. LOUIS, April 27.-The coroner's jury
IN the inquest on the victims of tie South
ern Hotel closed their labors this afternoon
and rendered verdict.
The jury reached the conclusion that the
FIRE originated 10 the basement of the hotel
in their opinion 10 the store room, but
possibly in the wine cellar, but in either case
ne ar the bottom of the baggage elevator.
AS to the cause Of the fire the jury say that
they have cot testimony sufficient to base
an opinion upon.
AS to the appliances of the hotel ex-
tinguishing fires they say they were com
pete. with the exception of pipes and
nozzels being wanted on the floors above
the parlor floor, but from lack of system
and want of men to use the appliances, and
Of rules for their guidance, they were not
put into service on the night of the fire, ex,
cept for few minutes. The lessees of the
hotel, in our opinion, are censurable in
several particulars.
First, While providing the necessary
materials for extinguishing fire they had
provided no means for their use.
Second. In keeping in the store room
large amount of intlamable material
without adequate watching.
Third. In removing from their office the
gong necessary to alarm the inmates of th,
hotel in case of fire.
fourth, In employing only one watch
man and be a very inefficient man, and sup
plementing his duties as such with othe
matters.
Fifth, In lack of rules and instruction
to their employees as to their conduct an
duties in case of fire.
Sixth. In their making no efficient effort
on the night of the fire to awaken the guest
and employees.
In conclusion the jury made some suG
gestions looking to the avoidance of sue
calamities in the future,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

SCoTCHING MALARIA.-It is fact wide
" and amply attested that where the pow
erful and pernicious drug, quinine, and
other mineral poisons, administered as
remedies for fever and ague and bilious re-
mittents. fail to yield more than temporary
relief to the sufferer Hostetter's Sto-
mach Bitters scotches those tremendous
epidemics most thoroughly, and by strength
ening the system and regulating Its func-
tons. protects it against malarial attacks.
No resident of locality where the above
maladies prevail, or where they are likely
to break out in consequence of the poison
ing of the atmosphere by noxions exhala-
tions, should fail to take practical cognl-
zance of the above important truth, and by
timely use fthe Bitters avoid the raya-
ges of maladies SO disastrous to the physi-
cal constitution. There is not in existence
finer tonic, corrective and defensive cor
dial
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
a Sensible States Rights Man.

New YORK, April 2S.-Col. Thomas
Wentworth Higginson, one of the old
guard of abolitionism, writes letter to
the Tribune from Newport, r. l., and
says:
Il wish to be counted as one who ap-
proves heartily, cordially and unreservedIy
the action Of the president in Withdrawing
the garrisons from the state houses OF
South Carolina and Louisiana. For him
to keep troopsin any state house in order
to determine disputed claims to governor.
ship is stretch of power so great that nc
state in the union ought to tolerate it; sc
great that it ought to be resisted by every
peaceful means of all the people 10 the
republic. The colored men of the south
can least afford TO benefit by any arbitrary
stretch of power which may, in othel
hands, be used to crush them,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
MOLINE

aeAHow about that board of health2 o
Candidates for the marshalship are
still coming in.
sa-Dou't forget the turkey at Epp's to-
morrow. dit
sGIs the ''Calkius nuddle" to be left
over for the new council?
sASeven tramps kept last night and
started on their journey this morning.
naServices at all the churches as usual
to- morrow. At the Baptist by the pastor
Rev Llnfeld. The morning text: Luke
22,3I,32 Evening, Three fear nots.,'
RAsMr. Hunt, of Iowa, is in town with
plow which he thinks will walk away
with anything of its kind. Had it not
rained to-day, trial was TO have been
made with it.
nS-Turkey feast at Epp's to morrow
for dinner. Hawthorn, the caterer, stands
at the head of bis profession, as every one
knows; and he will spare no pains on these
Sunday dinners. Come out and get a
square meal once week. at least 2Sdlt
H2>It was stated few days since, that
the Gilbertown ferry boat would not be
ready for use for several weeks, but that
was mistake. 1t did its first service
night before last and TO all appearances
answered the purpose for which it was in
tended to the entire satisfaction of the par
ties concerned.
/ Rag Haler's butcher shop was burglari-
ously entered last night and the money
drawer burst open aud robbed of its con-
tents, between So and $l5. 1t is not
known just how the thieves, or thief gained
an entrance, but Mr.. Haller thinks that
they went in through the cellar. an outside
door of which has always been left un.
locked, The loss was not great, but
should be sufficient to be warning to him
and to others to be on their guard for
these crib crackers.
Bg@A respectable young lady of Is or
II years, suddenly disappeared from
home, Wednesday night, taki2g with her
but one extra dress, and leaving no word
behind to explain her mysterious depar
ture. 1t is not known that any one ac-
companied her, nor can it be imagined
where or for what purpose she has gone
Her parents are very solicitous fer hel
welfare, and anxious TO learn her where
! abouts.
R5PA large and select company ot
people gathered at Odd Fellows hal
last evening to participate in, and witness
the exercises OF the celebration of the
Odd Fellows 5Sth anniversary. An elo
: quent and highly appreciated address By
the Rev. w. NJ. Collins, of Aledo; musi
by the Glee club, synoptical history O
the order by the officers, and last, but no
least, was the bounteous and magnifcen
collation. to which full justice was done
at least by the invited guests The affai
was a complete success, and every on
expressed themselves as highly pleased.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
Weather Propast11t1es.

WASHINGTON Apr. 2S,-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night:
Indications for the northwest: Rain
and snow, with northeast to northwest
winds, and decidedly low barometer in
southern portions, followed by rising ba-
rometer. and stationary or slight fall in
temperature, except slight rise in tempera.
ture in northern and western portions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

of Louisiana for past years have, under the
merciful dispensation of the providence of
God, been brought to happy end; and,
WHEREAS, 1t is meet that in the hour
of their deliyerance and union the people
should return thanks for the dangers past
and seek strength to fulfill the promises
held out by the dawning of an auspicious
future; therefore, |, Francis T. Nichols,
governor of the state of Louisiana, do issue
this my proclamation fixing Thursday, the
10th day of May, as day of thanksgiving
and prayer. and do invite all good people
of this state on said day to abstain from
their several avocations and to resort to
their wonted places of public worship,
there to offer up their hearts in thanksgiv-
ing to that divine and merciful Providence
who has vouchsafed to guide them to a
haven of peace and union, and to ask at his
hands for the future the blessing of his
divine guidance, so that all the people of
the state, forgetting past dissensions and
bitterness, may unite in the fulfillment of
common and happy destiny.