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The New York herald., 1877-08-29
The saratog. sculiing Match.

The SaratoRa sculling Match.
The sculling race on Saratoga Lake yes
terday was all that could be wished, excep,
in one respect. The day was fine, the water
in good condition and the spectators were
numbered by thousands. One element, how
ever, was wanting, that Of uncertainty rs to
the result-an element which is the basis
of the excitement which attends most con-
tests Of the kind. The record of Courtney
proves him to be the best oarsman in
America, and, as we believe, the best in the
world, and this conceded fact deprived the
match of much of the ordinary excitement.
Courtney's chances of success were so
for superior to those of his oppo-
neDts that the interest of the race was
chiefly centred in the manner in which
it would be rowed. The foregone con-
clusion, however, could not entirely i'm
pair intelligent pleasure in the race, for
the beautiful styles Of rowing constituted
no ordinary attraction, and both Riley and
Plaisted are strong enough scullers to make
Courtney exert nearly the full measure of
his strength and display the best qualities
OF lib Sklll 1uc Icbult WbS OcuutlIul
though not an exciting race Plaisted evil
dently exerted all his power in the first
mile and halt, and kept the lead only at
the penalty of utter exhaustion long before
the finish. Riley did not seem to be afraid
of Plaisted, and saved himself for the
final struggle with his old comrade in pair
cared races, but the effort was unavailing.
Courtney had both of his gallant COM
petitors beaten from the start, and the ques-
ton was only one of distance and time.
He passed Riley with apparent ease as they
approached the close and rowed the three
miles in 20m. AZ 3-4s., half a second more
than Riley's best time, which is the best on
record. That he could have beaten this
time is unquestionable, and his triumph
yesterday confirms his claim to the first
place in his profession.
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
r RIPPLE SH e E T .
NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY,. AUGUST 90. 1877.

The HERALD wiu be sent to any address, free Of
postage, for One Dollar per month. fF
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
Selecting an American Team.

Although the final arrangements have
been made by the National Rife Associa-
ton with regard to the personnel of the
American team, we would call atten-
tion to the advisability in the future
of securing on it a more general repre-
sentation of the United States than we
have at present. A national team represent
ing "a country Of such vast extent and pop
ulation as ours should not be drawn from
single city or district, and the most stren-
uous efforts should be made to bring
South, the East and the North. True
enough, general invitation was extended
to ridemen to compete for places on the
national team at Creedmoor, but this does
not meet the requirements Of the case as it
ought. 1t should not be deemed necessary
that candidates for places on the team
should compete at Creedmoor. The dis
tance and business engagements may pre-
vent good marksmen from coming all the
way from San Francisco, Chicago, ST.
Louis or New Orleans merely to shoot
at Creedmoor for eligibility. Local trials
under the supervision of competent wit
nesses should be sufficient. No pretender
will venture to foist himself on the national
team when his ineficiency can be so clearly
exposed during match and when he can
only earn the contempt and ridicule of his
countrymen. If, after series of local
trials, marksman makes an exceptionally
good record, then he should be eligible for
place on the team, and his selection should
be decided on during the last trial between
the men so eligible, and which could take
place at Creedmoor, dnring the week pre-
ceding the regular match 1t will be OBJ
served that the British team is not yet
selected, but o number of qualified men are
here from whom safe selection can be
made. We would be glad to know that in
future selections for IN American team the
country could be more fully represented
r
The New York herald., 1877-08-29

Mr.. KELLY is still strengthening the party
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

BROADWAY THEATRE DASirEs
NEW YORK AQUARIUM-TgoPIcAL FISHES
NIBLO'S GARDEN-PooR or New YoRK.
UNION SQUARE THEATRE-PrsK Doxxos
EAGLE THEATRE-MicHrY DOLLAR
wALLACK's THEATRE-OxYcKx.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-AH SIN.
CENTRAL PARK GARDEN VARIETY
BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE VARIETY.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELS-ous BAsIss
THEATRE CoMIQUE-vAKlErv.
TIvOLI THEATRE--vARsrY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
The AuSable Nails
SPECIAL NOTICES.

IT is AN ERRONEOUS IDEA that disease can
not be cured except by taking large quantities of
medicines into the stomach, in great many cases
of which much injury is done, although the disease
IN point be actually cured. The coats of the stom-
ach by continued use of nauseating mixtures, fire.
quently become so much disordered that the diges-
tive function is seriously injured-the result OF
which lie dyspepsia, nervousness, colics, alternate
d1arrhRa and costiveness. fatuenee, nightmare,
etc. Would it not therefore, be very desirable to
possess remedy, which being applied externally
would excite the absorbents to increased action,
and thus carry off through this medium, the delete
rious principle which is the direct cause of the dis
easey Surely every thinking man will admit that
this would not only be the most pleasant, but by
far the safest means to effect the desired end. The
almost superhuman cures performed by the Ara
fected by this of treatment and the ingredi
ents of which Ii G. FARRELLfS CELEBRATED
ARABIAN LINIMENT is composed, are extricated
from rare plants peculiar to Arabia. This great
Llniment (Which is now to be had of most respecta
BILE druggists and merchants in every town in the
United States s daily effecting cures which seemed
beyond the power of medicine to ocontrol-consump
ton, bronchitis and liver complaints in their fret
stages. nervous affections, indigestion, enla1ge-
ment Of the Spleen scrofulons tnm0rs. goitre, ETC.
are frequently cured, and always relieved by ite
use. It is unsurpassed as an anodyne-relieying
severe pains in few minutes after its application
il soothes the irritated nerves, and produces thai
delightful tranquility so grateful to the nervous in
valid. Sprains bruises, wounds, burns. sore throa
hilblaine rheumatism, sun pain, etc. are speedily
cured by It, and for nearly all ailments in horses o.
cattle, requiring external application 1t is an ef
| fectual remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
MANY WHO ARE SUFFERING

from the effects of the warm weather and are de-
bilitated, are advised by physicians to take mod
crate amounts of whisky two or three times during
the day In little while those who adopt this ad-
vice frequently increase the number of "drinks"
and in time become confirmed inebriates A bev-
erage which will not create thirst for intoxicating
liquors. and which is intended especially for the
benefit OF debilitated persons whether at home or
abroad, is Dr. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic. Con-
tanning the juices of manv medicinal herbs, this
preparation does not create appetite for the in
toxioating cup. The nourishing and the life sup
porting properties of many valuable natural pro-
ductions contained in it and well known to medi-
cal men have most strengthening influence.
single bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate Its val
liable qualities For debility arising from sickness
over exertiOn or from any cause whatever wine
glassful of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will
strengthen the stomach and create an appetite for
| wholesome food. Eo all who are about leaving
their homes, we desire to say that the excellent ef
| fects of Or. Schenck's seasonable remedies, Sea
Weed Tonic, and Mandrake Pills, are particularly
evident when laken by those who are injurlously
affected by change of water and diet. No person
should leave home without taking supply OF these
safeguards along. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
Condensed kilograms.

Upon the reassem bling Of the Democrat
ic state convention at Portland, Name, on
Tuesday afternoon, resolutions were
and adopted reaffirming the plat
form and principles of the st. Louis con-
vention, characterizing as a monstrous
political fraud the reversal of the election
of Samuel j. Tilden as president, and ask
ing an amendment to the constitution
which will make its repetition impossible,
and finally declaring that the restoration
to the common rights Of citizenship of the
people Of the three southern states, long
kept subject to military occupation. is a
just acknowledgment of the wisdom of
Democratic principles; that the Democrat
ic party acts upon principle, makes 20
factious opposition and opposes only what
is wrong 10 the administration in possess
ion of the government The third and
final ballot resulted Williams 282,
Garcellon l0l. Talbot 81. Haines Is. An
derson T. Williams was declared the
nominee and the vote made unanimous.
The convention then adjourned.
A convention of free traders will be held
at Saratoga Sept 8, to form permanent
organization of the National Free Trade
League, and to take such action as will
bring to the attention of the government
aud congress the Importance of making
some radical changes in our present tariff
to sbetter develop the commerce and in
dustries of the country.
The New Jersey Greeuback party OF
Tuesday nominated Gen. Thomas D. Hoxy
for governor. The resolutions demand tht
immediate repeal of the resumption act
attributing to it the contraction OF the cur
rency and general distress of the country
and warn the workingmen that it is par
of a conspiracy of the money power tt
pauperize and then disfranchise labor
All parties who desire relief from presen
burdens are invited to join.
G. E. Hedges, of Sioux City, larg
cattle contractor for the government wa
found killed on the road between Fort
Randall and Sully last Sunday, havin
been shot through the head, it is supposed
by Indians.
George r. Sims was arrested 10 Ne
Y ork on Tuesday, on requisition of th
governor of Illinois, when hiring room
the Office of Buckingham Hotel. He
said to be notorious forger, arrested
few days ago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
IT Is COMING OUT.
Is Secretary Sherman Honest2-Ts He Res
ponsible for Failure of the Per
Cent. Syndicate Loan

New YORK, Aug. l5.-The Sun says it
is rumored in financial circles that there
was trouble brewing between Treasurer
Sherman and the per cent. loan syndi-
cate on one side, and certain national
banks and prominent banking houses on
the other. It was hinted that Secretary
Sherman himself is connected with the
syndicate and that. as a result of breach
of faith on the part of Morton, Bliss & Go.
to their recent associates on d per cent.
loan syndicate. a suit had been begun
against that firm. Color was given to the
report by the fact that the per cent. loan
is now offered in open market at price
nearly one per cent. below the price at
which it was subscribed for by the syndicate.
This makes it impossible for Sherman to
carry out at present his scheme of fund
ing the six per cents, in four per cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
TEE IEDTANS
The Commission to Visit Sitting Bull.
What Canada Proposes to Do
Gen. Terry Accepts.

OTTAWA, Canada, Aug 15-The CONF
mission appointed by the United States
government to proceed to Fort Walsh,
will be offered every facility for making a
treaty with Sitting Bull for his peaceabIe
return to the reservation with his tribe.
While in Washington, lately, Hon. Wa.
Mills fully explained to President Hayes,
the Canadian intention of adopting sim
liar line of policy and give the management
of the outposts to experienced army Off
GERS, and do away altogether with agents.
The Canadian Indians of the northwest
are fercely jealous of tie advent of the
hostile Sioux, and it is feared may, at any
time, make war upon them it their re-
moval is not secured. 1t is expected the
new policy towards the Indians about tc
/ be adopted by President Hayes, will bring
about the withdrawal of the American
Indians from Canadian territory.
| WASHINGTON. Aug. l5.-Brigadiel
General Terry has notified the secretary o
war he will act as member of the Sitting
Bull commission.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15

Foo Much AT STAKE. Steele & Price,
the manufacturers Of DIR. Prices Flavoring
Extracts and Cream Baking Powder, with
their responsibility, large trade, wide repa-
tation, and constantly increasing populari-
ty, have too much at stake to put upon the
market anything which has not. by careful
analysis and constant trial. been found to
be not only harmless, but positively bene-
fetal, as well as superior to any other simi-
lar articles. DR.. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der and Flavoring Extracts are the only
kinds made by practical chemist and ply
sicians, with special regard to their health
fulness. Aud they are rapidly superseding
all inferior and deleterious compounds for
similar purposes. The firm itself is known
as the leading manufacturers in this line
upon the continent. Buy DR.. Prices Bak-
ing Powder ouly in cans with unbroken la
bels
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
LOOK OUT FOR coUNTERFE1Ts !

The public are cautioned against another couTis
terieit, which has lately made its appearancecaied
w. B. Farrell's Arabian Liniment, the most danger
GUS of all the eounterfeits because his having the
name of Farrell, many win buy it in good faith
without the knowledge that counterfeit exists
and they will perhaps Only discover their error
when the spurious mixturehas wrought its evil ef
fects
The genuine article is manufactured only by H
G. Farrell sole inventor and proprietor, and whole
sale druggist, No. II Main street. Peoria, Illinois
to whom all applications for Agencies must be ad
dressed. Be sure you getit with the letters II. q
before Farrel's thas-H. g. FARRELL'S-and his
signature on the wrspper, oil other are counter
feis.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
e5B- Price 25 and so cents and 81 per bottle.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village ant
hamlet in the United Statss, in which one is not al
ready established Address II. G. Farrell as above
accompanied with good character, responsibility
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
TELEGRA.P!EH.EIzC. e
[Tesegraphsd to the RoekIsland Argus.l


e. \%A0AA4N4A IN ~ AA w os
LONDON. Aug. l5.-There is much dis.
content in Roumania at the passage of the
Danube by Roumanian troops. Roumania
derives no benefit from supplying pro-
visions, etc. for the Russian army, receiving
pay in bonds at three months date. The
visit of Minister Ristici to Vienna is post
poned and the Servian ministry remains 10
Office.
LONDON. Aug. l5.-The Times Bellary
correspondent, describing the awful effects
of the famine in Southern India. says, the
great bulk of the people are now emaciated;
their ribs are sticking out in painful prom
inence, and their skin is covered with dirty
looking disquamation of the cuticle, de-
scribed in the Irish famine OF 1916 and
l847, by Dr.. Donovan, as a peculiar fam
inc eruption. If we look at thousand
people collected on the Relief We find that
famine marks are of universal prevalence.
The superintendent of the relief operations
in Adoni reports that the journey over one
of his reads resembled path of a great
battle, in the number of dead and dying
If the people had been smitten by q local
outbreak of cholera in ordinary times, they
would have fed from the works anG never
returned, but so severe is the pressure for
food that none could afford to leave the
works and lose their pay even for single
day.
LONDON, Aug. I5.-It is reported that
the king of Holland intends to abdieate,
A special to the Daily News reports, at
Lopoki, on Monday, the Russians were de-
feated and lost FIVE cannon. instead of the
Turks, as previously reported.
SHUMaA, August 15.-The Russians
yesterday completed the second bridge
over the Danube at Pyrgos, and the troops
are now passing over 1t is stated that
the Turkish accommodating party found
Kustendji evacuated by the Russians.
/ The Turks reconnoitered in several direc
tons from Kustendji without meeting th'
enemy.
i STPETERsBURG. Aug 15.-The minister
of war officially declares the reported
mobilization of the whole Russian arm!
untrue
| CoNsTANTINoPLE. Aug. l5.-The Turk
ish army 10 the province of Bagdad
numbering $4,000 men, has been summon
ed to Constantinople, and will come by tn
valley of the Euphrates. 1t will be re
placed in Bagdad by militia.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
CITY COUNCIL.
Special Meesing--omcial Report.

Cry Council ROOM. Rock ISLAND,
Aug. IA, 7:30 P. M.-Council met in special
session. Present. Mayor Butler and Alder
men Carse. O'Neil. Lundy, Schlemmer,
Huber, Woods, Brooks. Davis and Warn
ock. Absent Alderman Simmons.
An ordinance for making sidewalks on
the south side of Seventh avenue, be-
tween Twentieth and Twenty-second
streets, was passed by unanimous yeas and
nays, on motion of Alderman Lundy.
Mayor Butler. announced his casting
vote yea, on pestponiDg an ordinance
creating sinking fund offered at last
meeting, on which the council was tie.
An ordinance was adopted by unanimous
vote, the yeas and nays being called, fix.
ing the municipal tax of the city for the
year 1877 at S., 900. divided as follows:
General fund $4,000, general improve
ment $4,000, interest on debt $9.I00,
lamps and gas 81 900, public library So, 900,
water bonds interest $4,000.
Eliza Browns bill. $l2, for damages on
her carriage broken By q defective bridge
over sewer in April last. was allowed on
motion of Alderman Carse. Adjourned.
JOHN L. REED. City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
centen,al-areat Enthusiasm

BENNINGTON, Vt. Aug. 15.--At sunrise
the booming of cannon and ringing of bells
announced the opening of the patriotic
festivities. At $50 a procession was
formed. Military were present from Yer
mont New Hampshire, and Connecticut.
The excitement is very great When the
procession commenced to march the houses
along the line were handsomely decorated
and every available place was occupied.
When the head of the column came to
North Arch street the crowd was SO large
that it was with difficulty the police could
clear the streets TO allow the procession to
mass
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
FINANCIAL
S25. SEQ. SiQQ. $500. $500.

The reliable house of ALEX FR0THINGHAM
g. CO, No 10 Wall street, New York publish
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
any address In addition tn large number Of edi-
torals on financial and other topics, ii contains
very full and accurate reports OF the sales and
standing Of every stock bond and security dealt in
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs. FRoTHNGHAM a
Co. are extensive brokers of large experience and
tried integrity In addition TO their stock broker
age business they sell what are termed Privileges"
or puts and Calls" now one OF the favortte meth
ods of legitimate speculation. Their ADVICE IS val
uable, and by following it many have made for
unes.-[New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15

Fl. G. Wivill & Co. will commence Aug.
the llth. Saturday. to sell their entire stock
of dry goods. notions, cassimeres. &C., at
prime cost, and will continue to sell at cost,
for cash only, until Sept. 10th, in order to
make room for fall goods. Every thing
will be sold at cost but only when the cash
is paid We invite every person to make
all the purchases they can during this time
and save money. 9d6tw2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-The Signal
Service observations taken at 10 O'Clock
this forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to
Light:
Indications for the northwest: Cooler
northwest, shift to warmer southerly
winds, with falling barometer and clear
weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
2lst Day of August, a. D. 1877,


at which Election there will be submitted to the
of said city the question OF issuing the Bonds
f said citS under the provisions OF the act OF the
e0isIature of said State entitled AN ACT 70
amend an act entitled An act relating 10 County
and City debts, and to provide ior the payment
thayaof nv taxation in such countles and cities
ANNOYED February 18th, 1855; and TO amend the
tite thereof. Approved and in force April s7th'
iot1, EIpsT THE number of Bonds proposed to be
issned is two hundred and twenty (22u
SECOND The amount OF each o. sala ~, 1onus ,,st 1
it's face shall be, to-wit: One hundred ana twenty
fi201 of said bonds shall be OF the prlncpa t su1i
each of one Thousand Isl 000 dollars anu o.e
dred iIO01 of said bonds shall be OF the principal
sum e.ch OF ave hundred ($500) dollars. Ia
THIRD.-The rate of interest ON eacn vi S"A1
bouds shall be six t6) per centum per Ahnu, .l
FOuRTH-The principal of each OF say o. Doaas y I
sbal he payable twenty t30i years from tne nLsl ~
of September A. d. 16T7, and the interest snal t ~
navable semi-annualy, both principal ana iht ~
aPhsii he pavable at the First National 6ans in.
IF New York City; said bonds shall be 1ssuea ios
the nurpOse of raising money to purchase OF Iei =
certsin domestic bonds Of said city amounting y
nr;ncinaI and interest to about the sum oI tel
thansand OOO) dollars, and ali certain waIfan
~ said citv now outstanding SAID wsfranu
Amounting in the aggregate 70 the sum @ o. apou
one hundred ana sixty thousand Sl6O9uOl q ool1aa lar
Rv order of the City Council Of the City OF hocl
Island x7a zErns citv Clerk
80 dNO. Ia A
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
Busted Insurance Companies in Missouri
WHISKY Thieves Coming to Time.

ST. Louis, Aug. l5.-The state in
surance commissioner has debarred the
following companies from further proseeu-
ton of business in this state: Franklin, OF
Wheeling; Old Dominion, of Richmond,
Va; Residence, of Cleveland; Homestead,
Watertown. N. Y; Atlas. of Hartford;
Missouri Valley Life, of Leavenworth,
kas.
Armstrong Heath, of St. Joseph, No,
one of the sureties for Adler & Furss,
distiIers of that city, paid into the U. 5.
district court at Jefferson City, yesterday,
SIT 500, being the amount of judgment
rendered against that firm for violation of
the revenue laws.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
st. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. IS.
wheat-Hieher; No red 1slk cash; IS Aug
07Lz01 094 Sept.
Corn Better; 4oAQ41ss cash; 411x04a Sept.
Oats-251[.
Rye-53.
Whieky-1 gS
Pork-Steadv; 13 40.
Lard-Easier; summer 6aa.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Firm; 1895 25; receipts a,300.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15

MvLwAUKEE. Aug. 10
Wheat-Quiet; No new Il cash; o41i Aug;
98 Sept.
Corn-43A.
0ats-F1rm; a31z
Rye-54.
Barley h3.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
CanphOrine !

Is the most effectua remedy sold, is luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric,
has a pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will tmme.
diately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
9welled Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises,
RuDions and Chilblains, Eruptions Of the Skin,
Pain in Chest Back or Limbs, Burns and Scaids.
For sale by sll Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15

EVERY LADY IN Rock ISLAND lshould
have a bottle of Lodille's Headache
specific for il not only cures but prevents
headache coming On. Costs but fifty cents.
Call on John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
Can or Kerosene Exploded.-Two
Children Burned to Death.

FLUSHING, N. Y, Aug. 1.-Two
children of f. NJ Loyalley were burned to
death yesterday by the explosion of can
of kerosene.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
HIGHLAND HALL!

THE FALL SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION
| for Young Ladies, will open Sept. zOtn, Inily
equipped for the best work. 1900
Apply for further information TO E. I. WESTON,
Highland Park. Ills. 1'ztd&Wlm