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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
CUSTER's LAST FIGHT.
a Graphic Description of it by sitt1ngRul

New YORK, Nov. l6.-Sitting Bull has
been talking with correspondent and tell
ing the story Of the Custer massacre. He
says the fight was hell, thousand devils;
the squaws were like flying birds. the
bullets like hummiug bees. We thought
We were whipped, not at first, bat by and
by afterwards, no. Your people were
killed. | tell no lies about dead men.
These men who came with the Long Hair
were as good men as ever fought. When
they rode up their horses were tired aud
tLey were tireG; when they got off their
horses they could not stand firmly on their
feet; they swayed to and fro, so my young
men have told me, Ike limbs of Expresses
in the great wind. Some of them stag
gered under the weight of their guns, but
they began to fight at once: but by this
time our camps were aroused and
there were plenty of warriors to
meet them, They fired with needle
guns; we replied with magazine gus, and
repeating rifles. Sitting Bull illustrated
| by patting his palms together, with the
rapidity of a fusillade 'our young men
rained lead across the river and drove the
white braves back, and then they rushed
across themselves, and then they found
| tIldb tHey ndd ROOu 0Cdi w w. I-C
soldiers, they were so excited and their
horses bothered them so much they could
not take good aim. Some of their horses
broke away from them and left them to
stand, and drop and die All the men fell
back fighting and dropping; they could not
| fire fast enough, though they kept in pretty
good order; they would fall back across a
canyon and make fresh stand beyond on
|
brave men in that fight, and from time to
time, while it was going on. they were shot
down like pigs; they could not
where the last fight took place, where the
last stand was made. The Long Hair stood
like sheaf of corn with all the ears fallen
around him"
Not wounded?''
No"
How many stood by MIN?
"A few
Where did be fall?"
He killed man. When he fell, he
laughed"
"You mean he cried out?"
''No; he laughed, he had fred his last
shot "
From a carbine?"
No; pistol.
did be stand up after he first lell?"
"He rose up on his hands and tried
! another shot, but his pistol would not go
4 off,"
WAS any one else standing up when be
! fell DOWN."
''One man was kneeling; that was all;
but be died before the Long Hair.
Sitting Bull says there were oulI
sQuaws, old men and little children il
front of Reno, keeping him in his strous
position on the bluff, and preventing hin
giving aid to Custer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
TEL E1GRAP!EH1E3IC.
[Eessgraphsd toths Roekzssqnd Argus. ]
ssIoNAL
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, Nov. l6. after the
morning hour. Mr.. Davis, of ". Va,
called up his resolution providing for a
committee to inquire into the discrepancies
iu the books and accounts of the treasury
department, and made speech thereon.
The senate finance committee to day.
further considered the bill for remonetiza-
ton of silver, but arrived at 40 conclusion.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. I6.-Swann re
ported bill relative to the Paris exposi-
ton. 1t accepts the invitation from France
to take part in the exposition and appro-
pirates $l50,000.
Cox, of New York, offered substitute
appropriatiug $4,000. The committees
were then called for reports of private ma
ture
Waddell reported a bill directing the
secretary OF the treasury to pay in full to
mail contractors in southern states the
amounts due under their respective con-
tracts for l859-60 and 1861, out of the
appropriation of $375,O0O made by con-
gress March Sd, 1877. Referred.
Mills offered a resolution directing the
military committee to inquire into the
oNIGbEIh VI luC IOW tliduy
are employed upon the Texas frontier.
character of troops, military management
Of frontier, and what additional force is
necessary to protect the people of Texas
from Mexican raiders.
Banning offered as substitute resoiu-
ton directing the military committee to
inquire into the strength of the army on
the lst Of July, lst of Sept, and lst of
November 1877. and into the expediency
OF reducing and consolidating the army,
and giving the committee power to send tor
persons and papers.
The speaker ruled out the substitute and
Mills resolution was adopted.
Singleton reported the deficiency bill,
which he will call up to morrow. The bill
approprates the following items: Fol-
payment of judgments by court of claims
$7.S25 library of congress, $22, 500
| treasury department., various items, $l25,
| 900, post-offce department, salaries, $68,
l6S: other items, $l2, 800; executive of
fee, contingencies. $500; house of rep
resentatives, various items, $ll,365
supreme court, printing, $l5, 900; expense
Of payment of bounty money, &C., $4,000
total appropriated. 81 ,56O,623.
| Cameron, of Wisconsin, introduced
bill fixing the salaries of judges of the dis
trict courts of the United States, Referred
On motion of Ingalls, it was ordered tha
when the senate adjourn to-day, it be t
meet Monday next.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16

1871 and subsequently. and unpaid interest
thereon, $27. oil: interest due and IN.
paid, $3,674,960;g coin certificates out
standing, less amounts held in coin items,
SIC. l80, disbursing officers accounts,
checks outstanding, etc., So, l09, ,G85, which,
being deducted from the coin aud bullion
actually on hand, leaves balance of $685.
9I3,5S6. Of the above amount there is in
silver coin and estimated silver bullion
$9.477,5l4 The net amount available of
gold coin, bars and estimated gold bullion
is therefore $51 ASCOT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16

WASHINGTON, Nov. l6. The Signal
Service observations taken at 10 o'clock
this forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night
For Upper Mississippi aud Lower Mis-.
souri, valleys warmer. partly cloudy
weather, possibly followed BY rain areas.
winds mostly from south and stationary or
--ver pressure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
FORGERY.
4 Young lieutenant OF the Army, on
Drunk, Commits Forgery

q
Drunk, Commits Forgery.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. I5.-Lleut. Hinkle, of
the United States army, a young man of
high family connections in Cincinnati, re
ceived his sentence to day Hinkle came
here from his command, in the west. last
May, aud entered upon debauch He
visited house on St.Charles street, where
he became infatuated with a woman
known as Nellie Surridge. The house
gave him ten days credit, in the course Of
which time he made serious inroads on the
wine-cellar, aud the keeper of the house
began to consider the financial return for
her investment in the wild young army
officer. HiGkle was pressed for money
and demanded bill. The wine and other
things were counted up, and the lieutenant
was informed that his Indebtedness to the
house vas $500. He Immediately drew a
draft on the United States sub-treasury
for the amount, forging the name of Capt.
Hoyt, of Leavenworth. The woman took
the draft to the sub-treasury, where she
was told it was worthless Hinkle was ar
rested and has been a prisoner in the city
jail ever since, his rich relatives concluding
TO let him remain aud learn the lesson.
He pleaded guiltystO the charge of forgery,
and was :arrainged to-day. A plea for
mercy on account of the defendants for
mer good reputation was put in, and let
ters were read from his ranking officers,
declaring that in the field he had been a
gallant and honest officer of good morals.
Judge Treat mitigated the sentence, under
these considerations, and consigned the
lieutenant to three months longer in Jail.
A nominal fine of s. was imposed. The
young blade was maudlin with liquor when
he drew the draft.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
Schanck's Pulmonic Syrup for the cure
OF Consumption, Coughs and
Colds.


The great virtue of this medicine is that it ripens
the matter and throws out of the system, pures
the blood, and thus effects cure.
scHENoKs SEA WEED Tonic, FOR THE oUEE OF
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, &c.
This Tonic produces a healthy action of the
stomach creating appetite, forming chyle, and
curing the most obstinate cases of Indigestion.
SeHExcK's MANDRAKE PILLS, FOR THE CURE OF
LIVER COMPLAINT, sc.
These Pills are Alternative and produce "a healthy
action of the liver, without the least danger. as
they are free from calomel, and yet more eflca-
Cious in restoring a healthy action Of the liver.
These remedies are a certain cure for Consump-
ton as the Pulmonic Syrup ripens the matter and
purfes the blood The Mandrake Pills act upon
the liver, create healthy bile and remove all dis
eases of the liver, often a cause of Consumption.
The Sea Weed Tonic gives tone and strength to the
stomach, makes a good digestion, and enables the
organs to form good blood; and thus creates
healthy circulation OF healthy blood, The com
btned action of these medicines, thus explained,
will cure every case of Consumption, II taken IN
TINA, and the use of the medicines persevered in.
Dr. Schenck is professionally at his principal OF
fee cor. 9Th and Arch Sts., Philadelphia, every
Monday, whese all letters for advice must be ad
dressed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
New Orleans collectorsnip.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Is. A member of
the cabinet was asked yesterday if Effng
ham Lawrence was to be made collector at
New Orleans. No. sir, he replied, en-
phatically, this is republican admins
sration" Nevertheless .Efineham Law
rence's name was sent to the senate to-day
for that position. When Private Secre-
tary Pogers sent the envelopes containing
the nominations to the vice president S
desk, Senator Conkliug. whose seat is
next the aisle, stopped the messenger and
took the envelope containing the usual
duplicate list from his hand. He read it
and passed the sheet over to Mr.. Hamlin,
who also read it and passed it on to Howe.
aud the sheet went almost halfway around
the chamber, each senator having his at
teption called directly to this particular
name. Although it is generally under
stood that Lawrence is a democrat, the
repu blican members of congress from
Louisiana both indorsed his application
for the appointment, and say that he will
make au excellent collector, and will
strengthen the republican party in that
state.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
Canphorine !

Is the most effectual remedy sold, is luxury TO
use gives the best satisfaction gives instant relief
will not grease stain the most delicate fabric,
has pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will imme-
diately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute: Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Sweiled Face, Sore Throat, SprAins and Bruises,
Bupions and Chifblains, Eruptions Of the Skin,
Pain in Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For aaIe bY all Drnggiats.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16
Wheat-Weak and lower; / 0s1a cash; OS61
0S1a Nov 0614 Dec
Corn-Weak and easier; 45A cash; 44sf Nov;
42 Dec.
Oats-Firm; 2524 cash; . Nov.
Rye-5414 bid.
Barley-Slrongcr; 81.
Pork-Easy; IL 40 cash; u 1214612 Is year
Lard-WeaR and easy; Z 95 cash; s71s6l 90 yr
WHISKY 06.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Recepts II 600; quiet and firm; light 40
Q14 55; common TO choice heavy 45Q4 %.
Cattle-Quiet; receipts 5000; good to choice ma
tives 81 as 90; fair tc dium 75l14 %; butch.
ers' 250g3 CO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
Uncle Sans Golfers

WASHINGTON, Nov. I5.-In response to
a resolution of the house the secretary of
the treasury to-day transmitted to that
body statement of the amount 9f coin
aud bullion in the treasury at the close of
business on the 31st of October. 1877.
The amounts are given as follows: Gold
coin in the treasury, sub treasures and
mints, $l01, ,446. .964; gold bars, SO, ,566. .692;
gold bullion, estimated, in mints, $780,
900; silver, do, $5, ,99S. .3S7; silver coin In
treasury, subtreasuries and mints, $2.479.-
1877: total coin and bullion, $1l7, $50, l80
Also in hand. counted as coin, the follow
ing fractional currency redeemed in silver,
$49, ,625; coin certificates in treasury of
fees, $l7. .436. 420; coin interest, coupons
and checks, $370,6 notes of National
gold banks reducing circulation. etc, S.
$685. silver coin, ETC., in transit, $449, ,533;
grand total. $l35 $685. The coin bal
auce of the treasurer's general account as
per October debt statement was $13l ,022,
S43. The difference between the balance
and the grand total above stated is ac-
counted for by sundry items, such as out
standing gold checks, amounts in the hands
of disbursiDg officers aud coin and coin
items received at certain offices but not
charged out of the account of the Office.
The actual amount of coin aud bullion on
hand is SIZE. .292, 363 This amount is
subject to draft for the following amounts
and purposes: Debts contracted prior to
| 1861, matured, and interest thereon un-
paid, S26S. .339; called bonds. matured In
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
EARTHQUAKES.

The Shock Felt at Various Places IN the
West
Sioux CRY. 10. Nov. l5.-An EARTH
quake here about III o'clock this morning,
caused great CONSERVATION, people leaving
dwellings and places of business and seek
ing safety ouI of doors. At the public
schools and also at St. Marys church.
where large congregation had gathered
to witness confirm alton ceremonies, con-
siderable panic occurred, but no one was
injured. There was no shock, but a very
distinct oscillatiug motion, and of about 20
seconds duration, Reports from Fort
Randall and other points west, show it
was much more severe elsewhere than
here.
YANKToN, Oak. Ter, Nov. l5.-At
1880 A. NJ. to-day Yankton experienced
the severest earthquake ever felt in this
vsIleys No damage was done beyond the
breaking of some glass and the falling of
some plastering, though some buildings
tipped perceptibly, aud the people rushed
from the houses IN much fright.
Topeka, Ks, Nov. ia severe shock
of earthquake was felt here about ten min
u.es before II today.
ATCHlS0N, AS.. NOV. l0.--SeVGraI dis
tiuct shocks of earthquake were felt here
to day about II o'clock.
CHICAGO, New l5.-Reports received
here indicate that the earthquake extended
as far east as the Mississippi river. south
to some points 10 Kansas, west to Lincoln,
Neb, and perhaps further. and Dorth as
| far as the upper sections of Iowa. Its
| western circuit was where its power was
manifested, and although it shook up the
people 10 many towns, it did no great dam
age iu any quarters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
II New < 0rk Market.
New YORK. Nov. 16
FINANCIAL.
COMMERCIAL

Corn Shade easier; 61062A mixed western.
Rye-Quiet; 1880.
Barley-Quiet and firm.
tats-Dull; 34039 mixed western; 31Q44 old do
Pork-Dull; old barrel u 20.
Lard-Shade easier; 8 21h.
Whisky-1 10 asked.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16

- Ery1uS1s "new Improved" Reese's
HT3rEfA@A Paieut Adjustable Stencil Letters are
i KRA4St&1N taking the place of ali Others They
NfFE-Ig ~ = he formed into Solid Plates or used as
N19Sngle Letters. REDUCED IN PRICE.
TTRADr MARRl Everybody will buy them. Can be sent
t mail Inks and brushes everything Stencil stock
sole manufacturer Of wonderful BLuNDlR GYRO-
SP and 60 other Agents fast selling articles Fortune
Chart etc. Gyroscopes mailed for cts Sample Chart sets
Send osta card for full particulars. N BI have arrange
% made and can furnish promptly any article wanted BY
sSsnfs ~ Consumers OF American or FoEegn make.
o. 8. BRYANT Sole Mfr. Westinghouse. ChisaGe'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
MATHEWS
STARCH GLOSS |

Gives splendid gloss and finish TO ali starched
goods making them WHITTIER AND CLEARER tt All
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 aDd Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
FINANCIAL
s25, S5O, SiOO, $500, $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FRoTHINGHAM
s. CO., No. 10 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. FRoTHINGHAM &
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" of the favorite meth
DDS of legitimate speculation. Their advice is val
uable, and by following it many have made for
unes.-l New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cay, loss of manhood, &C., win send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Sond self-addressed envelcrc to the
REV. JossPH T. INMAN Station D, El.o Rouse
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
LOOK OUT FOR CoUNTERFEITs !

The public are cautioned against another coun-
erIeit, which has lately made its appearance called
W. B. Farrell's Arabian Liuiment. the most danger
ous of all the c0unterfeits because his having the
name of Farrell, many will buy it in good faith,
without the knowledge that counterfeit exists,
and they viii perhaps only discover their error
when thespurious mixturehas wrought its evil ef-
fects.
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 it with the letters H. G.
before Farrell's thHs-H. G. FARRELL'S-aDd his
signature on the wrapper, oil other are counter
feits
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
az Price 25 and 50 cents, and 81 per hottie.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and
hamlet In the United Statss in which is not al
ready established. Address H. G. Farrell as above,
accompanied with good character, responsibility,
etc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16

Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE. Nc
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16

Extracts from letters received.
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 Syrap
cured me- CAPT GEO HAND
SALT RHEUM- Eight bottles made perfect and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WE DAILY HEAR of the most astonishing cures
being effected by that great and popular medicine,
the genuine IL q. FARRELL, ARABIAN LINZ
MENT, and we can truly say from our own knowl-
edge, that no medicine ever discovered has per-
formed the same wonderful cures tn at it has both
in man and beast, and it is equally good for both
which makes it so truly valuable. 1t is therefore
hailed by the suffering the greatest blessing of
the age, and no would ever allow himsalf to be
without this sovereign balm, who had once wit
messed its magic power over disease. and Its won
dertul potency in relieving pain, however severe,
in few minutes time. We earnestly desire you
to call upon the agent, who will furnish you fIe
OF charge, small book containing, besides other
valuable Information, n lsrg" list OF certificates
from many OF the most respectable persons, of
cures effected by this celebrated medicine, which
surely are enough to convince the most skepcal of
its traDseendent virtues. We notice several certif
Gates of rheumatism cured after the patient had
suffered every thing but death for five to twenty
years Also of paralysis, loss of Of the
limbs, where the flesh had withered, leaving moth
ing apparently but dried skin al bone, presenting
so horid spectacle that their FRIENDS LOOKED
UPON TdRM APPALLED, while physicians pro
nounced them BEYOND ANY HUMAN EFFORT
to relieve. 1t is the most eficacOus remedy known
for burns, sprains, wounds, bruises, chilblains
neuralgia, toothache, bites of insects and reptiles
sore throat, sore or weak eyes, tumors, sun pain
etc, etc. and is Used with unbounded success il
most of the ailments of horses and cattle, suCh al
| sweeny Tracy, sprains, bruises, wounds, stiff necl
and joints lameness, swelings, gals chafes, sor'
eyes, partial blindness, etc II used in the begin
ulng of fstula, poll-evil, ringbone and SPAWN, /
will invariably stop their further progress. Every
/ family should keep tkis valuable medicine on han(
ready for any emergency.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-16

The Shock Felt at Various Places IN the
West.
, 1877-06-13
PRURlENT PRUDES.

10 lht EAasVT " 1Hd AVspNHs.
CHICAGO, Juuo 1a-1n your Issue Of Sunday
last yos1 publish au item which docs mo an III
justico an,l plnces mo In M unenyinblo light te-
foro tho public, and l respectfully ask you to
insert tho following aa Nh act Of iustlco 70 mo:
refer to tho item alluding 10 the order Or
tho Mayor to remove ccrtain cuts irulls the
walls Of the city which had been posted as NJ
yerttscments Of tv tacaax being Grounsca .s, ~
question uakcs It appear that tho objectionable,
Tint tho orlcr for tcir removal WIS NECESSARY
neasto III ne Interest oi t4e m9sa.s o. .nas is
criminal prosecution md q revocation y ny
license might BECOME necessary, NIL of which Is
entirely untrue. Tho Mayor will never hayo oe.
easlon to resort 10 an1 sGcl, mcasures y .,ns ny
submit as gracefully as possble to any order Lo
may issue, and ! do not question the motives
whtc!l prompted hln, In issuing thts nrder-
understand ho acted upon lnforn!atlon 1li.
understanding ol tho Law Ia tho prct,.lscs. |
tlonI wlsl. to crItielse tho Judgment OF parties
iu authority, but will simply stae taets alta
leave the public TO Judge - to sle jast,ee %, o.
ma,Mted any such ast!on. The ltesizs e1ts a
bratei painting OF "1'he Tcn,pter," hy that ,'t
eminent artist austayo noresGples o. s'!1s as
public galleries Of art all oyer Europe aud
Asaerica. Tbs subject docs not represent
and, inaslnaeh ~ tue attitudes ass het
i,nnotlcst, or suggestive Of any indecent :1s
sentiment, but the rcyerse, 1t ts . Hills
diNlcult for tho aYerago mind 10 oiseoset
tbs props!ety Of condctnntng thclN a gbsesns'
These cuts arc tho property Of FEof. Hughes,
aad haye been repeatedly posted IN the primer
pal Eastern citics including cultivated, rslnet.
IL Boston, and fastidioua Chicago. foreoote, has
been tue mat 10 dlscoYer thelr Immoral tenteN-
thing, II WAS fitting that she should ee tpo
frat 10 discover thatcnts, illustrating ne RraMa
est conceptions Of btiltun in hls "rafaa,Gso Ill.,
Lost" and copied from paintings hy ono o. .nI I
most eminent Of living artists, are indecent anu
obscene. The fact Il, that variety business,
poor devil who haa no friends, and evefyp4uJ
seems to think it incumbent upon them 10 eiYo ",
/. ht,n kick. The Glarin2 inconsistency ana ~.
1usttcu ot this thing Il appassat u any oF1inat1
observer whom wu canai,leF tho fart that III the
ealcsrootns and windows OF slnanst any att;,
gallery IL t..ts city pictures Of nu'!e male nhu
female figures arc e1poseA for public tnspection
and sale, and no one thinks Of raising any r.
lection To thctn. The prudlsh sentiment whlen,
prompts such mock modesty in the pubsic nlnl ~
would clothe the marble statue OF Hercules III
patr Of linen breerlcs, and that OF tho "uFecA
Slays '1In muslin pettlcoat. Hcspcstiully,
JOHN A, HANLIH.