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, 1877-12-09
Only $4,000, 100000 Of Such
Claims Now Waiting for Con- =
gressional Recognition.
Pinchback Magnanimously Re;
signs His Claims to the Loulsl-
ana Senatorship.
Most Of the Forthcoming Appropriation,
Bills Will Show a Slight In
crease.


THE SILVER BILL ,
Special DtsDatch to IRe chicago 11bune+
WAsH1S6rox, D. c.. Dec. S---Comptrollcr
Knox believes that there will be two-thirds
majority in the Senate for the Silver bill, as re-
ported from the Finance Committee. He
thinks the Senate would pass that bill over a
veto. in this opinion one Of the most pro-
nounced hard-money men in the Senate to-
night concurs. He is as we'll qualified to
Judge as any man in the Senate. This
Senator SAYS that tue bill certainly will
pass By fully two-thirds majority, aud that,
contrary to general opinion, nhen the abscntees
returned, it would be seen that the bill has
even greater strength. This expression Of opfn-
ion does not refer to the Bland bill, but to the
bill reported By the Finance Committee, with
the free coinage section stricken out. 3lr. knox
also thinks that there will be no doubt that the
President would veto such q bill.
RESUMPTION.
Lawyers practc;ng before the Department
say the Secretary Of the Treasury is making
every possible effort to force the country to re-
sumption In 1870. As I means to this end, the
Treasury refuses to pay just debts due tho pep
pie. Claims liquidated in the Departments af-
ter thorough investigation. such as the pl.-
1uent for horses and supplies, are rc.nscu pay
&nert by the Treasury, although they havt:
passed from tue regular auditing officials, and
would ordinarily be paid. Several lawyers con-
template bringing maudaulus aganst The Ser
retary on this account.
STANLEY MATTHEW'S RESOLUTION
On the question Of the reconciliation OF silver
uocs not require the signature Of the President
for its approval. 1t is simply aconcurrent reso-
luton, not joint, and il passed by both Houses
las no force ol law. II declares only an upin-
ion Of tile two Houses.
The silyer4dollar men are very determined
on their purpose to pass Silver bill before the
holiday recess, which commences next Saturday.
, 1877-12-09
9. =. PEACOCK.
JEWEL-ER.

Is receiving daily, direct from manufacturers new
and beautiful DESIGNS in Watches, Diamonds, Gold
Chains, Necklaces, Silver Combs, Bracelets, and
many other goods not found elsewhere, which be is
offering to the public at LOWER PRICES THAN
OTHER DEALERS. An examination solicited at
SO STATE-SSTT., N. W. Cor Washington.
, 1877-12-09

FIRE-ESCAPE. r

Portable sell. lf.adjustne, sa1e Weight lbs: Pnce.
81 and $3. 50 each. Send for circular. KELLEY
BROS, Sole Agents, 8s Acd!:on-st.
, 1877-12-09

RETIKE3%
Gov. Mccormick retires from the office Of
misunderstanding OF the Treasury this after
noon, and Mr. Hawler enters actively upon the
duties OF that office on Monday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
Struck at Last.

What has been momentarily expected
here ever since Saturday, eliminated on
Tuesday evening, on receipt of the news
by railroad men on the Iowa division of
the G. Il. /. & P. that their brethren in
Chica go had joined their fortunes with the
strikers. A meeting was held in the rail-
road shops at this point on Tuesday after-
noon. at which the following resolution was
adopted:
Resotded, That We. the employees Of the c. R. &
road believe that the late reduction was uncalled
for and unjustihable, and that we demand a restor-
alton Of wages as paid prior to January 1st, 1877.
A committee was appointed to wait up
on General Superintendent Kimball, and
present him with copy of the above res
olution. The committee so appointed,
after performing their duty, reported that
Mr.. Kimball requested time to consider
the proposition. and accediug to his request,
time was granted until Wednesday for an
answer.
The men engaged in the above meeting
comprised all the grades of workmen iu
the shops-the machinists, blaeksmiths
carpenters, jointers, helpers, laborers, etc
All along the line of the division, meet
ings were held Oh Tuesday, and similar
action taken by the employees and trair
men. aud the proceedings of the men sen
into headquarters. Whatever action ma,
be taken by the authorities in Chicago viii
be known Wednesday morning, The fol
loving notice was bulietined sat Superin
tendent Kimball's headquarters Tuesda
j evening:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
The AuSabIe Nails
SPECIAL NOTICES.

1T 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 ie seriously injured-the result of
which is dyspepsia, nervousness, coics, alternate
diarrhea and costiveness, fiatulenee, nightmare
ETC. Would it not. therefore, be very desirable to
possess a remedy, which being applied externally
would excite the abaorbents to increased action
aud thus carry of throug Oh this medium, the delete
rious principle which il the direct of dis
ease? 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
bian physicians in the days of old were mainly ef-
ected by this course of treatment, and the ngredi
ents of which II G. FARRELLS CELEBRATED
ARABIAN LINIMENT is composed, are extricated
from rare plants peculiar to Arabia. This great
Imminent (Which is now TO be had of most respecta-
BILE druggists and merchants in every town in the
United States) is daily eecting which seemed
beyond the power of medicine to ocontrol-cOnsump-
tion bronchitis and liver complaints in their first
stages. nervous affections, indigestion. enla1ge-
ment of the spleen, scrofulOus tumors, goitre, etc.
are frequently cured, and always relieved by its
severe pains in few minutes after It's application,
it soothes the irritated nerves. and produces that
delightful tranquility grateful to the nervous in
valid. Sprains bruises, wounds, burns sore throat
chilbains, rheumatism, sun pain, etc., are speedily
cured by it. and for nearly all ailments in horses or
cattle. requiring external application ii is al ef
fectual remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
Rock Island. Illinois. Wednesday, July 25. 1877

pistols The police number IT'S. Business
houses are closing, and store keepers are
preparing to join the militia. The very
worst elements are among the idlers who
began the trouble.
Mayor Jacob has issued orders to trife
with none, but to use prompt and effective
measures to suppress the least indication
of violence or talk. If the excitement
continues! as great it is thought nothing
will occur to-day tbut tonight may bring
abeut serious consequences.
ST. LOUIS, July 25.-The only train
east over the bridge this a. m., was on the
Toledo, Wabash and Western, the strikers
making an exception in favor of that road,
because of its position towards its en-
ployes in the past. On the other roads
only postal cars were allowed to leave.
The Chicago & Alton people refused to be
dictated to and at the regular hour sent
out postal and baggage car and one pas
sepger coach The train reached East St,
Louis, but the strikers refused to allow any
any but engine and postal car to proceed,
This discrimination was declined, and the
whole train was backed over to the depot
on this side.
The Missouri Pacific machine shops and
freight depots and yards are closed by the
strikers. The workmen wanted to continue,
but quit work for policy's sake. The CON-
pany sent out three or four freight trains
between | and O'Clock this A. NJ, but it
is unlikely they will start any more for
the present. A committee of strikers
from this city visited Cheltenham, four
miles west of the city, this A. NJ, and or
dered the men out of the smelling and fire
clay works, A detail of police was refused
to protect them.
ST. LOUIS, July 25..-The police force is
en- duty at the station houses aud the city
almost entirely unpatrolled. The force is
kept in reserve to be used only when the
strikers resort to violence or uHob.
ALBANY, July 25,-Gov. Robinson, in a
proclaim alton, notifies the strikers that law
exists for Furnishing persons who obstruct
railways. misplace switches. throw mis-
siles at trains, etc., and that those convict
ed of such action will have fine of $1,000
and imprisonment for ten years-or less.
He warns all those engaged in such work
to desist, and calls on officers and citizens
| to enforce the law, offering a reward OF
| $500 for the arrest and conviction of such
They are consulting with The strikers and
the feeling is better.
PATERSON, N. j., July 25.-The silk
mill owners have notified the mayor that
they will hold the city responsible foI
threatened damage to their property by
striking silk weavers, The city will pro
tect them by means ofspecial police The
strikers are demonstrative, some have beer
arrested, threats are plenty, and both cities
are determined
CHICAGO, p. M, July 25,-At 4 clock
this afternoon portion of the q. S. troops
from the Indian country arrived, and a
they marched through the streets to their
quarters were followed by an admirine
crowd and heartily applauded by the eiti
Zens.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
Special to The Argus /:
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON. July 25.-The Posts Berlin
correspondent telegrapbs, that despite the
good relations between Austria and Russia
thew arsaw & Tirespol railway company has
received an advance of 100000 roubles for
the erection of temporary barracks, in case
it should be found necessary to concentrate
au army of observation ou the Austrian
frontier.
The Times has the following special,
dated Athens, Tuesday: To day decree
for the reorganization of the army was
issued. In three weeks the Cadres will be
completed, and the army will number
10000 men.
A dispatch dated Lovaletta, Tuesday,
says the Malta Times states a report is
current in we'll informed quarters OF
Lovaletta that the Mediterranean feet has
received orders to proceed very shortly tc
Gallipolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
LOOK OUT FOR coUNTERFE1Ts,

The public are cautioned against another coun-
terIeit, which has lately made its appearance called
w B. Farrell's Arabian Liniment, the most danger
ous of all the ccunterfeits because his having the
name OF Farrell, many will buy it in good faith,
without the knowledge that counterfeit exists,
and they will perhaps only discover their error
when the spurious mixture has wrought its evil eff
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 ge & it with the letters II q.
before Farrell's thgs-H. G. FARRELL'S-and his
signature on the wrspper, all other are counter
feis.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
Price 25 and 80 cents, and 81 per bottle
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and
hamlet in the United Statss, in which one is not al
ready established. Address H. q. Farrell as above
| accompanied with good character, responsibility
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
Improvement of Rush Chute and
Harbor, at Burlington, Iowa,

Aarnor, at burlington, low a.
Nine bids for furnishing rock to be used
in the Improvement of Rush chute and
harbor at Burlington Iowa, were opened
in Col Macomb's office at noon to-day.
Following are the bids:
John Brady, of Burlington, offers to de.
liver the rock on the dam for $3.50 per
cubic yard, or at the foot of High street,
Burlington, for $l.l9 Guarantors, II. L.
Hunt and Wallace w. Wighton.
John Hussel. of Burlington, to deliver
it on river bank five miles below Rush ISL
and, for 772 cents. Guarantors, Isaac
Devin and George Bosch
q. Mark Cole. of Harman, Ohio, to de-
liver it on the dam for $3.50. Guarantors,
c. NJ. Cole anu w. W. Mccoy.
w F. Hayt & Co.. of Burlington, to de.
liver it 10 the dam for $l.73, or in the city
of Burlington, not lower than the foot o.
Locust street, for 90 cents. Guarantors
}. Z, Copp. Joseph Johnston.
j. G. Kille. of Keokuk, to deliver it il
dam for $l.70, or on the river bank &c
miles from Rush Island. for SO cents
GuaraGtors. Frank A lien and j. B. Kissick
James Kelley, of Burlington, to deliver
it on the river bank in Burlington, be-
tween High aud Valley streets for 81, OIL
Oh barges at the wharf for $l.l5. Guar
antors, Henry Miller, Jr., and Johu
| LOTUS.
Samuel s. Sample, of Keokuk, to de
liver it on dam for 81 .42; on river bank
FIVE miles below head of Rush Island, fol
q cents, or at the head of Rush Island OF
the foot of Otter Island. for SLAP. Guar
antors, Frank Hambeton and Wm. s
Sample.
Matthias Hughes & Co.. of Burlington
to deliver it two miles below Rush Chut,
fer $l.72 Guarantors, j. L. Foley anC
Luke Hughes. Sen.
A. 6. Swindle & Co., of Burlington, t,
deliver it on the dam for 1926, or thre,
miles from the head of Rush island, fo
81 .25. Guarantors, T. A. Brantigan an,
VIM. Med Houseworth,
The Contract will not be let until Col
Macomb visits and inspects the yariou
places where the bidders propose to de
liver the rock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
scHENcK's SEA WEED TONIC.

In the atmosphere experienced here during the
summer months, the lethargy produced by the heat
takes away the desire for wholesome food and fire.
quent perspirations reduce bodily energy, partcu-
IarIy those suffering from the effects of debitata-
ting diseases. In order to keep natural heathful
activity of the system must resort 20 artificial
means. For this purpose Schenck's Sea Weed Ton
ic is very efectus A few doses will create an ap-
petite and give fresh vigor to the enervated body.
For dyspepsia, il is invaluable. Many eminent
physicians have doubted whether dyspepsia can be
permanently cured by the drugs which are gencr-
ally employed for that purpose. The Sea Weed
Tonic in it's nature is totally different from such
drugs. 1t contains corrosive minerals or acids;
in fact 1t assists the regular operations of nature
and supplies her deficiencies. The tonic in its ma
ture so much resembles the gastric juice that 1t is
almost identical with that fluid. The gastric juice
is the natural solvent which, in a healthy condition
OF the body causes the food to be digested; and
when this juice is not excrcted in sufficient quanti-
ties indigestion with oil its distressing symptoms
follow. The Sea Weed Tonic performs the duty oi
the gastric juice when the latter is deficient
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic sold by all Druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25

DR.. PRICES CREAM Barring POWDER,
HAS been the leading Baking POsOde,
for years. 1t has gained its popularity
from its: being tn most perfect Bktng Poac
der made. 1t is prepared from pure, ,retfn.
ed materials. For purity strength ana
hedtthtutaaeSS IT STANDS ALONE. Its per.
feet excellence has always been, and will
ever be, fully maintained.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness. early de-
cay, loss of manhood, &C., will send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America Send q self-sddressed envelope to the
Rev. JossPH T. INMAN Station D, Bible House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
FINANCIAL
SIS. SEQ. Si0Q. $500. $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FR0THINGHAM
& CO, No. IL Wall street, New York publish
Weekly Financial Report, which they send free to
any address. In addition Tn = large number Of edi-
torials on financial and other topics, 1t contains
very full and accurate reports OF the sales and
standing OF every stock, bond and security dealt in
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs. FRoTHNsHAM q
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 favorite meth
ods Of legitimate speculation. Their advice is val
uable, aud by following it many have made for
unes.-[ New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
Weather Pronabt1tt,es.

WASHINGTON. July 25.-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 upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri, falling barometer in
creasing south and east winds, partly
cloudy weather, and possibly occasional
light local rains.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
Ohio Democratic iOonvention. Temporary
Organization Effected.

COLUMBUS. o., July 25.-The Demo
cratic state convention met at IL o'clock.
The attendance is large, 735 delegates A
temporary organization was effected with
Hon. w. z. Noble chairman; the usual
committees were announced, and the con-
vention adjourned until 100,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
Davenport, Iowa.
Special to the Argus.

DAVENPORT. Iowa, July 25.-Nineteen
of the engineers of the G. R. I. & P, held
meeting at IL o'clock this morning at
the hall of the Brotherhood Nothing
done, and the meeting adjourned until
this evening at which Time Sup't Kimball
is expected to make definite answer to the
demand for the restoration of wages paid
previous to July /.
Special to The Argus:
CHICAGO, 1920 P. NJ, July 25.-A
special to business man of Rock Island,
states that the mayor of Chicago has called
meeting Of citizens at the Tabernacle, at
3. so P NJ, to provide means for the pre-
servation of order in the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, July 25.
wheat-Weak and easier; 3S01 80 cash; 1 1ga
/ 15ss Aug.
Corn-Steady; an cash; 4S64s1z Aug.
Oats-Firmer; 2S1z129 cash; 27I< Aug
Rye Unchanged.
Barley-Unchanged.
Pork-Easier; g 25 cash: IS IS Sept
Lard-Easier; s 90 cask; O5 Sept
Whisky Il 0S.
LIVE STOCK
No live stock market
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUS 0FF0r.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-No sales
Corn lie higher; mixed western 60a64
Oats-Firm; western mixed 30a59
Pork-Firm; Is 306134O
Lard-Shade frmer
Whisky Nominal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
CHICAGO. Rock ISLAND & P. r. r. !
OFFICE OF THE PRECEDENT,
CHICAGO, July "a, 1877. J

10 the Public:
The use of force by riotous persons who
are not employees of this Company, now
prevents the use of its track and ware
houses in this city. 1t is therefore neces-
sary to suspend all freight business over
its lines to and from Chicago until further
notice.
HuGH RIDDLE. President.
In accordance with the above. our mer-
chants and shippers will see that No freight
will or can be received for shipment until
the present troubles are over.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
FREDERICK BROWN,
Established 1872
IMPORTING, MANUFACTURING AND DIS
PENSING CHEMIST,
North East Corner Fifth and Chestnut Streets
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Browns GINGER win be found invaluable in all
cases of Cramp other disorders caused by change
Of water or bad water, and few DROPS used regu-
laTly by travellers will usually act as Preventive,
and ward OF such attacks. To the aged and those
recovering from illness, q small quantity with
little sweetened water will be found to give strength
and refreshment: the Ginger having no reaction,
which is the great objection to the oil alcoholic
stimnlants. Producing all the good effects of g
Mustard Plaster without the possibility of blister
ing the skin Its application on flannel Is most eff
eaeious. And in the case of persons predisposed
70 Rheumatism and Gouty Affections, Il is Of great
service, fused TO rub withJ
~ Beware of COunterfeits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
HuGH RIDDLE, President.
MOLINE & ROCK ISLAND HORSE
RAILROAD co.
Election of Directors and OHicers--A
Dividend of Per Cent. Declared.

At meeting Of the stockholders of the
Moline & Rock Island Horse Railroad Co.,
held in the secretary's Office this afternoon
the 25th-the following directors we're
reelected, viz:
John Warner, Porter Skinner.
j. Huntoon, W. L. Brooks,
J. NJ. Buford.
The directors then held a meeting and
the old officers were again chosen, as fol-
lows:
President-John Warner.
Secretary-J. NJ. Buford.
Treasurer-C, Lynde.
A dividend of 6 per cent was de-
clared-and the meeting adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
st. Louis Market.

st. Louis Market.
ST. LoCIs, July 25
Wheat-Cash nominal; No 8, 1sh August; IS
q 16 Sept.
Corn-Lo~er; 43z bid cash; sales ASK I044S
July.
Oats-Dull; % bid.
Rye-53.
Whsky-1 o..
Pork IS 40.
Lard-Dull; s s7k.
LIVE STOCK
Hogs Receipts 800; dull; 1905 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25

Milwaukee Market.
MILWAUKEE. July 25
8, 1 1901 Is.
Corn-47k.
Oats-FIrIn; 281I.
Rye-65.
Barley 6s.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
New York Market.
NEW York, July %.
FINANCIAL

FINANCIAL.
Gold O5A.
MoDey-9Q9H.
Governments Firm
q. S. Bonds 60 cent 5-30,s 1881 10lk
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-09-08
4 PROMISING CUSTOMER.

lie is n small man, rather dapper in
appearance, with proptiary air in bis
clothes, in his face, and even in the fringe
Of hair which encirced his head without
covering it. His wife was g large wom-
an. OF course, with rcd face, aud an ag-
gressiye air he went out to the vegeta-
BILE pedllcr this morning. with a large
lin pm, to make purchases. Ii was the
first time the pedder had seen him come
to trade. There were several women,
neighbors, at the wagon. lie came up to
the cart, and looked critically over the
array Of fruits and vegetables.
"How much are those cucumbers ?"
he asked.
Five cents"
lie lifted one Of them, said they were
fine looking, and then asked
Glow much is that lettuce head %
Ten cents
That j, cheap enough. And now let
ne see" he said, slowly. An, there's
water melons. eh ? Why, they are early
! enongh. I'm sure. How much are
them ?"
Seventy five cents apiece" said the
dealer, who, seeing that his customer was
no ordipary party, began to STIR himself
about. "TueY are fresh melons, Just 70
last night, and every one OF them is fully
tipe III guarantee that"
Fully ripe, oh ?" said the Gus toner,
fond!ng the eliiclo.
Yes, SIR" said the dealer, getting up
on bis feet in the fash Of expectation.
a." They looI, ripe, conceded the Gus
tcmer. Then he looked around and spied
another attractive article.
Peaches, eh ~ Wei, l declare!
How natural and good they look. How
much for the peaches ?"
Thirty cents quart" said the deal
cr, mentally iigufing up the total Of a half
dozen cucumbers, couple heads OF let
tuee, water melon and quart Of peach
e., while the women at the cart opened
. lIeiF eyes 30 wonder ana sloOd shehIIy
by, awcd by The magnitude Of The trans
action.
"Only thirty cents" unused he
"Why, that's reasonable enough, !ake
it in these times. Let me see-8ve cents
apiece for these cucumters, ten cents for
water melon, thirty cents for"
"Jo.eph Malachin !" came sharp
Ionl voice, through spiteluliy opened
Goor, care you going to yet what sent
you after or are you going to stand out
there all day ?'
Gimme ten cents worth new pota-
toes, Ea-ped the man, norvou~ly OPEN
ing The hnad be KEEP. shut, and disclosing
a new dime. "Qaick, please !"