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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
U, 8. Troops Arriving on the Rio Granae

New ORLEANS, Dec. 26.-The steamer
Harlan arrived at Brazos yesterday morn
ing with three companies of United States
troops from New Orleans, which were dis
embarked and reached this city by rail-
road laat evening. They are the first Of
the additional force recently ordered to the
Rio Grande and are regarded as an evi-
dence that the power of government is to
be more effectively enforced on this frontier
10 the future. The lower Rio Grande has
been remarkably quiet for several months
past. in fact since the raid on the Rio
Grande City Jail four months ago there
has been no depredations of any kind
worthy Of mention.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
THE SUN.


1873. NEW YORK. 1879.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
Weather PROBABILITIES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26. The Signal
Service observations taken at 10 O'Clock
this forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night:
Indications for north west-north, pos
sibly shifting to southerly winds, stationary
or lower pressure, slightly warmer, partly
cloudy weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
Anthracite and B1ossburg
GOAL !!
At
Frazier's Warehouse, on Levee


THE SUBSCRIBER is MANUFACTURER AND
! proprietor of DIR. r. W Reads Ceebr ted
Asthma Relief. which is undoubtedly the best
Asthma remedy yet discovered Instant relief is
guaranteea OF purchase price refunded, We pul up
the medicine in boxes of three sizes which retail
for 25c. SOC and 81 Persons lemittng retail price
will have the medicine promptly forwarded by mail
postpaid. Also samples sent free 20 any one who
may desire. Prices per dozen, Sab; $3.50; 81 00
z. Henry. Curran & Co n, T John D. Park q
Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio; Richardson & Co st.
Co., Boston; French. Harrison a. co., Philadelphia.
Address =. ETHRIDQE, Rome, n Z.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
CanDhOrine J

IL the most effectual remedy sold, is luxury to
gives the best satisfaction. gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most dellcate taDrlc'
has n nieasant and refreshing o1or. 1t Will 1mme-
diately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, He2dacne ano
Swelled Face Sore Throat, Sprains ana BRUISES
Rmpions and Chiblains, Eruptions OF the SKIN
pain in Chest Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds
For aale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
Notlce.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
] Stockholders of the First National Bank Of
Rock Island. for the election Of Directors and the
Of such other business as may properly
come before them, will be held at their Banking
House, on Tuesday. the Sth Of January 1878. at
O'Clock, p. H. j III. BuFORD, Cashier,
Rocs Island. December 8, 1877. s.atd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
MATHEWS
LIQUID STARCH GLOSS +!

Gives splendid gloss and finish to all starehed
goods making them WHITTIER AND CLEARER than
wax or anything else, and prevents the iron from
sticking. Trial bottle Free
Put up in 4-oz bottles, price 15c. Sold by Gro
GERS and Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, DecF 26
,Wheat-Unsettled; 1 10A Jan; liz Feb; 1C
bid cash; No 3, 03.
Corn-Quiet; 44A cash; 431s Jan; 42L4 Feb.
Oats-Quiet; 25 cash; 25ls Jan; 2S5S May.
Whisky 06.
Pork-11 rs Jan; II 90 Feb.
Lard 721a@7 rs Jan; 80 Feb.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts $500; stronger; common to fail
4 00D4 35; packing 1894 30,
Cattle Quiet; receipts 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
MEXICAN BORDER MATTERS.

Cork is coming into use il Germany
as a filling for winter bed coverlets, in
place of feathers. 1t is said to be not
only lighter and cheaper, but decidedly
warmer.-Ec.
That would answer very we'll in some
families, but suppose fellow should wake
up dry and pull the cork for drink?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

a; g. FARRELLS GENUINE ARABIAN LINZ
MENT is most extraordinary medicine, the truth
OF which is placed beyond doubt by the vast sales
OF the article and the many cures being daily per-
formed .f by It. which previously had resisted all
In the world 1t is composed of balsAms, extracts
and gums peculiar TO rabia-possessing in a can
centrRted form, all their stimulating anOdyne pen
etrating, unctous and revulsive properties and the
same viii b, ages ago, were used by the ''Sons of
the Desert, with such miraculous success, in cur
ing the diseases of both man and beast.
Read the following remarkable cure which should
of itself place
Il. G. FARRELLs ARABIAN IMMINENT
far beyond any similar remedy.
Mr.. II. G. Farell-Dear Sir; Actuated by a sense
OF gratefulness, / submit the following in
stance Of the utility of your great medicine. My
child, three years Old suddenly attacked with
| terrible disease, which in less than six hours
pTostrated 1t to total helplessness, The limbs be-
came so rigid that not joint could be bent; the
flesh turned black and cold and entirely deprived
OF feeling the eyes fixed, partially closed and al.
together blind following this was deafness to all
that when lying on its back the head and heels only
/ touched. Indeed, the child presented every ap-
pearance of being dead. Immediately on the at
| tack, the family physician was called in, and for
three weeks he labored to restore it to feeling but
all in vain, athouA h 1t was blstered dozen times
/ and various rubefacient Liniments applied. A con-
sultatiOn OF physicians was then held, but to no
purpose, the case was then brought before the
| Medical Society, but nothing could be suggested
which had not already been done, and the doctor
| then told me he could do nothing more. We then
| commenced applying your Linimept freely over the
| entire length of the spine, and you may imagine
parents joy, when, after q few applications, re-
turning animation was apparent ana it rapidly re-
covered with the exception of the sight, which did
not become perfect for near month. The child Is
now healthy and robust as can he. Five other
cases of the same kind occurred previously in my
IneighboOrhood all of which died. when there is nc
doubt If your Lniment had been used they would
nave recovered. HENRY q. CLELAND,
| Peoria,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26

COMMERCIAL

Wheat-Very firm; No winter red at call 4E
bid 1 AZ asked Lee and Jan.
Rye e-741T7.
Corn-Unchaneed; mixed western 55066.
Oats-Firm; mixed western 35040.
Pork Dull; 10 75QD13 90.
Lard-Dull; 8 121S0S Is.
Whisky-I 10,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
[ilWaukee Market.

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
CONCERNING ROILER IRON.

Reports have been received from the
steam boat inspectors at Detroit and New
Orleans. that manufacturers of boiler iron
are violating the law by stamping their
iron at certain tensile strain of strength
required by law, but which on test being
made falls short of the required strength.
The supervising inspector-general will not
prosecute in the cases reported, but will
endeavor to have manufacturers of beiler
iron meet here in January. when the
board of steamboat inspectors hold their
annual session.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
Death Of a well-known Railroad Man.

DENVER. Col, Dec. 26.-D. w. Ross of
Springfield. llls., wellknown railroad
man, died here this A. M.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
zocK ISLAND 3 pFosfA RAILWAY.
FINANCIAL
SIS. $50, St0O. $500, $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FROTHINGHAM
& CO., No. IL Wall street, New York publish a
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report, which they send free to
any address. In addition tn large number of edi-
tOrials 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. FRoTHIEeHAM &
Co., are extensive brokers of large experience and
tried integrity In addition to their stock broker
age business, they sell whata termed Privileges"
or PUTS and Calls" now one of the favorite meth
DDS of legitimate speculation. Their advice is val
liable, and by following it many have made for
unes.-[ New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS,

| - Best and Cheapest. Satisfaction -
Guaranteed in Every Case. Soldiers
Limbs on Government Order.
III cHAS. N. EVANS. Manufsr,
q 162 W. 9Th St., GIN EC1ENATI, o.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26

RHEUMATISM-Some six months could not
walk without the help of crutch; tried phYsl-
clans and many kinds of advertised cures without
benefit Six bottles of Fenton's Matchless Syrup
cured me. CAPT GEO HAND.
SALT RHEUM- Eight bottles made perfect and
permanentcure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
A GARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors ana In :
discretions of youth, nervous weakness early oe-
cay, loss Of manhood &c, viii send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary IN soutn
America. Send a self-addressed envelope to the
Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN' Station D, Eitle Honse
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
st. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 26.
Wheat-Higher; No red 191491 20A cash:
211s Jan.
Corn-Better; ass cash; 49, Jan.
oats-2711 cash; 271S Jan.
Rye-56H
Whiskv-1 05.
Pork-11 IS.
Lard-T so.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Shade frmer; packing 1904 90; receipts
for three days 1000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
FEVER and AGUE
or CHILLS and FEVER.

The proprietor of this celebrated medicine justly
claims for it superiority over all rem dies ever
offered to the public for the SAFE. CERTAIN,
SPEEDY, and PERMANENT cure of Ague and
ever, or Chills and Fever, whether of short
long standing. He refers to the entire Western
and Southern country TO bear him testimony TO the
truth Of the assertion that in whatever will
it fail il he directions strictly followed
and carried out. In great many cases single
dose has been sufficient for a cure, and whole
families have been cured by single bottle, with
perfect restoration of the general health. It is,
however, prudent, and in every case certain to
cure, its use is continued In smaller doses foI
week or two sfter the disease has been checked,
more especially in difficult and iong-standIng
cases Usually this medicine will not feQuire any
aid to keep the bowels in good order, Should the
patient however, require cathartic medicine after
having taken three or four doses of the Tonic, q
single dose OF BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY
PILLS will be sufficient.
The genuine SMITHS TONIC SYRUP must have
DIR. JOHN BULLS private stamp on each bottle.
DR.. JOHN BULL only has the right to manufact-
uIe and sell the original JOH N j. SMITHS TONIC
SYRUP, II Louisvii lie, KY. Examine well the label
on each bottle. my private Etamp Is not on each
bottle, do not purchase, or yOu will be deceived.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24,---The president
recently directed his secretary to write to
Mrs. Chisholm, the widow of Judge CHS
holm, who was murdered in Mississippi,
offering her clerkship in the treasury de-
partment. At the same time he issued an
imperative order that she should be placed
on the rolls if she accepted the offer. She
has accepted, and will be here on Satur-
day to take the place offered her.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
ST. LOUIS D Rucx ISLAND a.R.

come SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
AtS:15 Q. m. and 6 AS 2. m. daily,
ARRIVE FROM aT LOUIS
At9:45 ., m. daily, and $3.50 p. m.
STIRLING TRAINS LEAVE
At 4:30 p. m.
At 10:40 a. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
IN DISGRACE.

Some months ago charges were made
against Col Blunt of the army engineer
corps, stationed at the district which in
cludes Erie. Pa, and Buffalo. N. Y. At
the time an effort was made to fasten the
offence on his subordiDates. Blunt has re-
latioDs in high Official and social circles.
Secretary McCrary sent board of army
engineers to inquire into the charges. A
report of this board has just been received
and the result of the investigation is so
damaging to Blunt that Secretary
McCrary will take steps to have him ar
rested and tried by ourt-martial. 1t is
shown that he diverted from its proper
use on the harbor improvements at E.le
ST. 200. and that he has been making con-
tracts for work at that point and at Buffalo
with an eye to making money for Blunt.
MEXICAN BORDER MATTERS.
Assistant Secretary Seward of the state
department is in great good bumor TO- day
over the report from Gen. Ord. stating
that the Mexican troops had joined our
troops in the chase after marauders on the
Mexican side. He says this is conclusive
evidence that all clouds of war have
passed away. and that the Mexican peo.
pie are earnestly desirious of joining oul
side in putting an end to raidlng which car
be finally done by the course now begun
as indicated by Gen, Ord's dispatch
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.

WESTERN UNION RAILEuAU.
FOR RACINE & MILWAUKEE,.
Day Express and Mail. .9:05 An 500 AN
Night Express. .10:15 5:6O Pm
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at rs connects with the train arf
wing in Chieago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
this tam.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26
Railroad Time Table.
zIcAao. suux ISLAND b PACIFIC Z.

GOING HAsT TRAINS LBAVI
At 500 @. N. !; 4:30 p, m; and 9:35 D. N. Trains
arrive from west IS above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LHAYH
At $40 Q. .Im.; 1910 q. m, and 500 D. N. Train
arrive from the east as above.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26

SCROFULOUS SORE LEG twelve years, cured
by Fentop's Sarsaparia, after trying various noted
blood remedies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-13

We have been constantly assured of the
honesty of Mr.. Hayes: whatever doubts
there might be Of his ability there could
be none of his strict integrity. Indeed he
was held up as a man of uncommon scru-
pies aud conscientiousness. He was not
onIy one who. if in his childhood he had
cut down cherry tree, would have told of
it like littleGeorge; he would have done bet
ter, he would not have cut down the cher
ry tree at all. And as he was when boy
such he had grown up.
Now, how has Mr.. Hayes shown his hon
esty since be entered upon the office Of
President? He himself admits that be
induced Gen, Garfield to withdraw for our
the OHIO SenGtorship, by encouraging his
hopes of being made Speaker of the United
states house of representatives. What
manner of man Gen. Garfield is. has been
established by congressional inVestiga=
ton into his connection with the Credi
Mobilier. The official report of the com
mIttee convicted him of corruption aud
false swearing.
Such is the candidate of this Honest
Mr.. Hayes for speaker of the United
States house of representatives ~ y
SIN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-13
In the Sweet Bv-ana-By

cannot but be the happy thought as the
fortunate recipient of the Rocky Noun
tain Tourist" scans its wonderful attractive
pages and peruses it's fascinating descrip-
tions. Most beautifully embeilished with
new and highly artistic eDgrayiDgs, its
letter press a model of Typographical
richness, and the arrangement throughout
simply superb, the Rock Mountain Tourist
is worthy of comparison with Picturesque
America or The Aidine 1t is written IN
gossipy, graphic style, covering details OF
the tour through the garden of the South
west 1.-THE Arkansas Valley, Southern Kan
sas), to the very heart of the Alps Of
America--the Rocky Mountains. Jaunts
are made to all the famous resorts of Col
orado, the remarkable ruins. the springs,
the mines, and, in short, to every point of
interest to tourist, agriculturalist, capitalist.
miner, and invalid. With the Tourist, the
San Juan Guide keeps fitting. company,
and the two publications are mailed free to
all writing for one or both to I. j. Ander-
J son, Topeka, Kansas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-13
The Coin Question

From the 80. Louis Tunes.
The only tangible objection to the use OF
silver with gold in the payment OF bonds
is found In the statement that silver Is at
present cheaper than gold. Granted; but
il was wrong act to make silver cheaper
than gold. The same reasoning that would
compel us to pay the bonds in gold could
compel us to pay them in diamonds. The
same reasoning could compel US to pay two
dollars for one. 1t is no wonder that the
people who must pay the bonds have been
FESTIVE under the continued exaetious and
extortlons of the people who own them.
They really show great liberality in offering
to compromise on the basis of the old spe-
Gle currency. They are accused of wishing
to pay their debts in a cheaper currency
than that in which they were contracted,
when the truth is that their creditors wish
them to pay in much more costly curren
cy than that in which they we're contracted.
They say:-"Let Legislation undo what
it has wrongfully done, and restore the
coin relations which it has uDjustly dis
turbed. Then let all debts that were not
contracted in gold be made payable in coin,
as they used to be and of riglt ought to
be-"
This is substantially the position taken
By the Hon. Chas, Durham of this district
in his speeches last fall. His position
seemed to be entirely satisfactory to the
greenbackers and at the same time
we do not remember of any hard money
men who took issue with him. Both sides
appeared to be striving to accomplish rht
same object, that Of making the poor man
dollar worth as many cents as the bond
holders. 1t is safe to say that the rag
baby was respectfully buried in this con
gressional district last fall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-13
Wednesday, June ls, Is77.
Gov. Heudricks.

On the departure of Gov. Hendricks
from Indiana, for Europe, he said to the
people Of his state, as we'll as to the whole
country that after the close of the contest
of last year, and of his official term, he
found himself worn out in physical strength
and thought to take at least six months
rest and see other parts of the world
Upon his departure he was overcome by
the demonstration of respect on the part
Of his fellow citizens. In reference to his
public life, he said his rule had always
been to do the best be could, and if any
success had attended his course 10 life he
attributed it to that rule. He said that as
he turned his back for a short period upon
his home and his people, to look upon other
countries, it was a pleasing reflection to
know that he had the good wishes Of those
he left behind him. The thought that he
enjoyed the respect and esteem Of the
people of Indiana was the richest gem Of his
possession. Though he had passed through
a very earnest and determined party
contests he had not carried with him per.
sonal and bitter prejudice to those of the
opposite side. The presiding officer, Senator
Mcdonald, had stated fact when he said
that had the popular will been obtained, he
(Hendricks) would to-day be vice president
He was as certain that he had obtained q
majority of the popular vote as be was thai
Mr.. Williams was elected governor Of
Indiana. Had the decision been left tt
the people, the decision at the ballot-bo1
would not have been reversed, He knew
that it was a subject Of regret to thousands
of gentlemen who did not vote for eithel
himself or Governor Tilden that this blow
had been struck at American institutions
Hereafter the man who is elected presi
dent of the United States by the voice ant
the will Of the people must and will b
inaugurated." This declaration was loudl
cheered. Governor Hendricks, after som
illusions to his early career in Shelb
county, and afterwards to the tour he
about to make, said: 1.-THE duty devolve
upon the people of Indiana, that, withou
distinction of party, they stand by the cor
stitution and do not permit any politics
ambition to defeat its provisions" In cor
clus:on he said: Il thank you for you
professions Of regard and esteem. sha
never forget this night so long as memor
resides within me-"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-13

ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
Are you Respondent sufferer from Sick
Headache, Habitual Costiveness. Palpita-
ton of the Heart? Have you Dizziness
of the Head? Il your Nervous System
Depressed? Does your Blood circulate
badly? Have you Cough? Low spirits =?
Coming up of the food after eating? &c,
&c All of these and much more are the
direct results of Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant and Indigestion. GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER is now acknowledged by all
Druggists to be positive cure. 2,4OO, 900
bottles were given away in the United
States through Druggists to the people as
trial. Two doses will satisfy any person
Of its wonderful quality in curing all forms
of Indigestion. Sample bottles 10 cts.
Regular size, rs cts. Sold positively by all
frst-class druggists in the United States,
and by 7. H, Thomas, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-13

Another assassination in Lou'siana-this time q
colOred man, and, OF course, Republican. John
Same, member OF the legislature, was shot the
other day while seated upon the piazza OF his house
in East Felciana. and instantly killed. HIS crime
was that he was a witness against the bulldozars
before the senate committee " Chicago Inter
Ocean.
That reminds US that an Illinois man
poisoned sixty of his fellow workmen
at Streator, in that state, the other day,
because they wanted to work for their
daily bread at price lower than be would
work for, This Louisiana circumstance
also reminds us that white man shot q
negro down, in cold blood, just for the fun
of the thing, at East Carondelet, Illinois,
last week. Courier Journal