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, 1877-12-30

1877. II 1876
Instruments H----
No. C'siderat'n No. C'sderat'n
Trust-decds G3S 22O l0G}} 93a e1}:2 91n
Mortgages. 1OI Is 3G5 Isl 69 195
Aggregate:- ts2i5 235, all Ills 3u3, ,3o7
Releases :. Il O9I IL iii w
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT FROM DEC. rD nFc 9A.
1877. H 1876
Inslr0naeatsi
----Ao: 40: c'saaeras'n 40: c*Id<rat'n:
Trust -deedsi $50 s. 1876 TO3!i 4ntj Q lG., g38
Mortgages. 1O9| PHI, ,Gl0il 1O4 3lD 4l3
Aggregate. 4So So, al, :a2a1 COOS 2 49,, 35l
Releases. IL 46G -. - H 5f7i,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
TO ALL, PARTICULARLY 1NvAL1Ds.

Spring is trying season. Indications of SICK
ness should at once be attended to- Fatal diseases
may be caused by allowing the bowels to become
constipated and the system to remain in dlsor-
dered condition, rnti the disorder has time to de-
veloD itself. An ounce of prevention is worth a
pound OF cure, is an old and truthful saying
Therefore, we advise all who are troubled with the
complaints now very prevalent headache indiges-
tion, disordered liver want of appetite, nausea, or
feverish skin, to take, without delay, Schencks
Mandrake Pills We know of no remedy so harm
less and decisive in its action 1t at once strikes
at the root of the disease and produces healthy
tone to the system. People never need suffer from
any disease arising from disordered condition OF
the liver If they would take this excellant medicine
when they feel the first indications of the malady.
Families leaving home for the summer months
should take three four boxes Of these pills with
them. They have an almost instaneous effect.
They will relieve the patient of headache in one OF
tive hours, and will rapidly cleanse the liver Of
| surrounding bile, and viii effectually prevent 6
bilious attack. They sold by all Druggist.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The most extraordinary discovery IN the World Z
the Great arabian Remedy for Man and Beast
H. g. FARRELL'S
CELEBRATED ARABIAN LINIMENT,

The beautiful and fertile region skirting the des
ert of Arabia, abounds with rare plants and odor-
GUS woods whence are procured those aromatic
gums and balsams OF which this Liniment is com
posed, and by whose stimulating, unctious and
penetrating properties it is, when applied, difused
through the whole nervous sys EN-, allaying the
most intense pain in q few minutes. Try 1t, when
you will be convinced that preparation possesses
in SO high degree, its perfect anodyne qualities.
Its action is prompt and effective. Ipenetrates the
flesh to the bone relaxes contracted cords restoring
use to limbs psralysed for years, and where the
flesh has wasted away, leaving nothing but skin
and bone, eXcites healthy action, causing new
hesh to grow out and fill up the shrvelled parts 1t
restores the synovial fluid joint water and this
is the reason why 1t has been so successful in dis
eases of the joints. In affections of the Spine,
Liver, Lungs and Kidneys. this great remedy stands
before any other ever produced For ague cake or
enlargement of the spleen, it is specific, For any
internal Inflammation. you will find it gives great
relief. 1t has no equal in the world for Rheuma-
tism-also, cramps, swelling, numbness. weak
joints, Spine and Chest palms, wounds, chill blalns,
burns throat bites of insects and reptiles salt
rheum, warts corns, mango, and indeed nearly all
diseases which require an external application and
many Others, greatly benefited by it. 1t Is used
extern ally with great snccess in goitre or sweled
neck, Scrofula or Kings Evil, Liver Complaint
nervous diseases, For Horses or Cattle, 1t is as
effectual rs in diseases of man. viii cure any case
of Sweeney in existence also, SPAWN, Splint, Ring
bone Big head Fstula Farcy. Poll Evil, Windgalls
Strains, Bruises, &C.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
IELEGRAPH1C.
[7eIsgraphed to the Rock Island Arous.1
THE RUSSIAN-TURKO WAR.

Corfu, May -Four iron clads Of the
British Mediterranean squadron have ar
rived here
BUCHAREST, May 2-The Russian ad
vance guard has reached Buzo on the rail-
way between Bucharest and Galatz. The
Russians continue their movements in a
leisurely manner. being retarded by floods
and insufficient transports.
Tie Turks are prosecuting the Christ
lans IN villages opposite Ibrail and Galatz,
and fugltlVes are arriving in the latter
place.
Cossack patrols are being put over the
river.
The Russians in Roumania are estimated
at 10000.
New YORK, May 2.--Cable dispatches
say the Caucasus Russian army crossed the
frontier at three different points. The corps
under Gen. Oklobicco, Georgia by birth,
encountered body of Turkish troops and
took possession of their strongly fortified
camp. The Russian loss was thirty killed
and captain of battery wounded.
The corps of Gen. Lorionielicki, a native
OF Armenia, in marching on Kars attacked
the Turkish cavalry, taking prisoners a
colonel and six other officers.
Two squadrons of the Karrapapas tribe
brought into submission by the Turks,
laid down their arms, offering their services
to the Russian army. Fifty men were
received and the others disbanded.
LONDON, May Leeds millers, yes
terday, advanced -four four shillings per
bag-an advance OF seventeen shillings in
one week.
TTFLIs, May 2,-An official Russian
despatch announces that the Turkish
garrison, numbering 100, abandoned
| Bayazid, Monday, withdrawing to Altaday
heights carrying a large quantity of
ammunition. The Russians occupied the
| town,
LONDON, May "A dispatch from q
Russian source announces the Russians
troops have taken fortress of Bayazid
Armenia
A Vienna correspondent, commenting
on Roumania troops returning to Kalafa
saysa it appears as if Roumania
considered the ratification of tn,
convention with Russia as declaration Of
war against Turkey.
VIENNA, May 2,-The convention
between Russia and Roumania for tht
| transit of the Gar army is considered b,
Austro Hungaria as a breach ofneutrality
From the aspect of affairs it Seems doubt
full whether the government will be abl'
to resist much longer the manifestation O
public opinion in favor of intervention
The press has never been so violent il
its language towards Russia,
VIENNA, May 2.-The Presse believe
should the porte persist in expellin
Russians from Turkey, the governmen
will not send an ambassador to CONSTANT
nople.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
handle ''hotel beats" so that landlords
could have some protection.

could have some protection,
To the Editors. of The Argus.
"One of 4he board, in last evenings
ARGUS, evidently does not relish the hard
hits of Justice" and rushes to the rescue
of the finance committee and endeavors
to defend the action of the library board.
Justice" has investigated. as suggested
by One of the Board" and finds that the
amount deducted was $1l,lO instead of
So 33. This being admitted by "One Of
the Board renders the matter only the
more contemplate, and when he under
takes to smooth it over it shows him to be
in active sympathy with Gould and Starr,
and willingly aiding the scheme. 1t is a
noticeable fact that when man does any,
thing that he is ashamed of or does not
want the public TO know, he beco es
highly indignant at just criticism and al
ways wants to be ''let alone" So with
"One of the Board who displays some
bad temper when he advises Justice" not
to meddle with matters in which he has no
concern. Well, this is consoling, but the
intellectual gentleman who penned that
communication will please understand
that it does concern Justice" that, in
fact, it concerns every citizen of Moline
"One of the Board" will please remember
that he does not own the library; that he
is only a member of the board, placed
there by the people, and that his acts are
subject at all times to the criticism of any
citizen. Alter a feeble attempt to wipe
out the stain of the affair by mentioning
one or two trifing errors, be actually ad-
mits there aOds an agreement By aohics the
entire rent aoos to be paid to Apr1 lst, and
he believes that the board, had it
known of the agreement, would have al
lowed the bill!
The fact is that One of the Board
feels keenly the drift of public opinion in
this matter and tries to crawl out of his
share of the transaction by absenting him
self from the meeting. AS for the finance
committee, Judge Gould and J. G. Starr,
it is we'll known fact that thev acted
deliberately; especially Starr who insisted
on the deduction. This matter is one that
will not soon be forgotten and will live on
the records as the meanest, most narrow
minded and contemplate piece of inan
ceering ever done by a board of public
officers, who, according to the written ad-
mission of ''One of the Board, as published
in THE ARGUS, actually violated their owr
contract and insulted generous promoter
Of the public good. JUSTICE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
DAMAGING Crosts.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, May 1.-There was
heavy frost here last night, which settles
all prospect Of fruit, large or small, except
grapes. which are probably uninjured
OTTAWA, ILL.,, May IA heavy, blight
ing, black frost occurred in this region
last night, totally destroying early small
fruits and all the tenderer sorts of garden
vegetables. Early cherries, pears, etc,
have suffered greatly. The extent of the
damage cannot yet be correctly estimated,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Desperate Encounter with Burglars-Tht
Thieves Stab and Rob an Old Man.

AURORA, ILL.,, May 1.-Two burglars
entered the residence of Ira Fitch last
night and robbed him of about SIS. He
was aroused by the presence of the burg
lars and attempted to defend his posses
sions by an onslaught on the robbers with
knife. In the melee the burglars
wrenched the knife from him. cutting him
at the same time very badly in the face,
one deep cash being over the eye. The
robbers succeeded in obtaining what money
Mr.. Fitch had about him, and decampcd
without giving any clue to their identity
Late in the evening Mr.. Fitch was paid
this money at his office down town. which
transaction, it is supposed. was observed,
after which be was followed to his home
and tie robbery committed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Fire in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, May 2.--Emerson &
Fishers carriage factory and ware rooms
on Findley ST., near John, was destroyed
by fire last night Less on machinery and
stock will probably reach 100000. In
sured for $35. 900. Also the brick factory
building belonged to Proctor & Gamble,
soap and candle manufacturers. Their
loss is about $4,000 Fully insured. In
surance on stock $4,000, on building and
oils $3l 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
DEMOCRATS PRAISING THE ACT
ING PRESIDENT.
BOTH PARTIES SATISFIED IN
THE SOUTH.
The Negroes Better Treated than Ever

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The Democratic
Jackson Association unanimously passed
resolutions commendatory of the presi
dents policy. One speaker said the presi
dent did as much to harmonic the inter
ests Of the country and to promote its
prosperity as could have been expected
frout a Democratic president. Gentlemen
of both parties from New Orleans speak
in enthusiastic terms of the good feeling
and conduct of all produced by the recent
pacifcation, Republicans say the colored
people are treated better than ever.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Indiana Railroad war.

Indianapolis, May 2-The railroad
fight has been transferred to the U. s..
district court in this city where a motion
was made by the bondholders at noon for
the appointment of temporary receiver
of the L. nj. & B road from Lafayette to
the Illinois state line, which motion will
be heard at 2 o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Election of Directors in the Lake Shore
q r.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 2.-The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Lake
Shore & Michigan Southern Railway held
in this city to-day elected tho following
directory: VIM. Fl. Vanderbilt, August
Schell, Samuel T. Barker, Cornelius
anderbilt, VIM K. Vanderbilt, John K.
Burrell, Francis Freeman, New York;
Henry h. Payne, Anasa Stone, Cleyelaud
Albert Keep, Chicago; VIM. L. Scott,
Charlos NJ. Reed, Erie, Pa; Rasselos
Brown, Warren, Pa. This election result
ed in three new men being added to the
board they being Cornelius anderbilt,
W. K. Vanderbilt and Albert Keep.
The bonded debt of the company Dec.
3lst, 1875, was $50, 6,25O.00O: Dec. 3lst,
1876. $36.000O0O.
As compared with 1875 the net earnings
show decrease of $4S5, 900, while there
was an increase in tonnage of 20 per cent.
showing deficit in the earnings caused by
the low rates of freight which prevailed
during the last year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
weather Propabiltt1es.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night
Indications for the northwest: East to
south winds, partly cloudy or cloudy
weather, occasional areas of light rain and
falling barometer at south stations:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
PERSEvERE
In the Use Of this Remedy until Cured.
It contains the Great Healing Ele-
ments Of Plants in their es-
sential form as Obtained
bv Distillation.

Catarrh in its extent and destructive force stands
next to Consumption, anG is closely allied to it;
fore singular thing that those afflicted with it
should not make ii the object OF their lives to rid
cannot, in the chronic stage, effect cure, even
bring the system under its influence fully. In
many such cases the bones and cartilage OF the
nose eaten away, the organs of hearing, of
ing, and of tasting, affected to be rendered
useless, The uyulva SO nlongated and inhamed to
produce constant and distressing cough. The re-
turn to health must necessarily be slow, under the
most favorable circumstances. when seriously af
icted; but the evidence of its great value daily
comes to hand, we become more and more satisfied
that there does not exist case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by judicious and persistent use of
SANFoRDs RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH The re-
lief in every obtained from the first dose is
indication of what it will do when the system is
brought consttntionaliy under its influence.
SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE Is sold by all whole
sale and retail druggists throughout the United
States. Price 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Arrests for Fraud in Railroad Tickets.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 2-J. W.
Knapp. of Jersey City, and W. G, White,
of Baltimore, have been arrested at Will
mington charged with dealing in railroad
tickets taken up by conductors without
punching. Nine arrests at other points are
reported
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Mysterious Disappearance.

New York, May John T. Daily,
the .reputed millionaire and proprietor of
the Windsor Hotel is missing and it is
feared he has committed suicide, owing
to the depreciation in real estate and the
determination of the Park Commission to
obtain from him large amount of money.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02

How the People Pay Political Prohigates.
New YORK, May 2,-Auditor Ogden
testified before the custom house investi-
eating committee to day that there were
SO men in his department, most of whom
knew nothing about their duties when
appointed. If competent and well paid
men we're employed the department could
be managed with 20 per cent less help.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Gold Going to- Europe

NEW YORK, May 2.-Three hundred
thousand dollars of gold coin was shipped
for Europe to-day, and one hundred
thousand is being!packed for tomorrow
steamer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Some Nonsense Stopped for Want OF Money
to Squander.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The work OF
converting ll-inch smooth bores into s.
inch rifle bores, has been suspended for
want of funds If congress votes the
needed mousy the ships of war fitted for
sea this year will be armed with these
approved guns.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Gen. Crook in Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 2-General Crook ar
rived here last night and will hold a con-
sultation with General Sheridan on some
matters relating to Indian affairs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
The St, Louis Hotel Remains Found

ST. LOUIS, May IA piece Of the skull
and the thigh bone of body were found
in the Southern Hotel ruins yesterday,
which are believed to be all that remains
of Charles Kerfricht. the head-waiter, as
he is the only person known to have been
in or connected with the hotel on the night
of the fire, who has not been accounted for.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Dull; No Chicago l 7501 50; No ? Mil
waukee S5.
Corn Better; new mixed western 651a@6s; old
do T10g74.
Oats-Far; mixed western 5Ua67.
Pork-Heavy; 16 90.
Lard-Lower; 10 O00l0 12x.
Whisky-1 1914.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02

Is the most effectual remedy sold, is luxury to
USE gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most delicare fabric.
has a pleasant and refreshing o1or. 1t will imme
dately relieve and cure rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises,
Bupions and Chilblains, Eruptions of the Skin,
Pain in Chest Back Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Fire in New York

New YORK, May "A fire in Cover
neur Square this morning burned out a
number OF business places.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
FLUID LIGHTNING.
Lule l1eum11,m,e

Will positively afford relief by external
application. 1t cures on the instant Neu
ralgia. Nervous Headache, Rheumatism,
Toothache, Earache, and all nervous pains,
so AS BY MAGIC.
Sold by all Druggists at so cts. and 81
per bottle.
For sale in Rock Island by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02

Death OF a Well known Minstrel Actor.
New York, May 2.-W. W, New
comb, the well known negro minstrel, is
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Renne's Magic Oil


SIT WORKS LIKE A CAARM.
DAYTON, OHIO, August 81, 1875.
MEssRs. VIM. RESNE & Sons
GENTs-Please send me at once by express one
dozen bottles large size Magic Oil. The MagicOil
does indeed work like charm. Six years ago
mother had fall which came very near resulting
fatally. She recovered her health in some degree
during the year following but she sustained such
injuries especially in her spine and left arm
nd shoulder that she was almost helpless. Ho-
ping change of climate might be beneficial, the
spring OF the second year after her fall she went to
Utica N Y, to visit some relatives. While there
she obtained and used some of your Magic Oil 1t
relieved her almost Immediately, so much 80 tn |
she came home very much improved in health and
strength, and by the free of the Magic Oil she
is now enjoying better health than she has known
for ten years and has recovered entirely from her
injuries. Mother has much confidence in your
Magic Oil that she will not be without it.
Respectfully yours, JOSEPH Z. DIXsoN.
Some folks seem 10 be prond of telling how lame
their shoulders are"of my Crick in the back -or
81 have got the Sciatca"-and delight III Dragging
that nothing can cure meI'-but when we such
awful folks'' to use RENNE'S PAIN-KILLING
MAGIC OIL, faithfully, we not only cure tneli
lameness and charm away their pains, but we &C
tually take all teat kind OF "brag out of them and
they frankly cwn up and say, ut works like 9
charm" Sold by all Druggists, Merchants and
Grocers. Call for Renne's Magic Oil where you
usually trade.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Eew York Market.
NEW YORK, May

FINANCIAL.
Gold--1 OF.
M0ney-202H.
Governments-S Steady.
II - pondS $50 cont S-3nsS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
PEORIA q RocE:rs1AND RAILWAY.

PEORIA 4 RocE:rs1AND RAILWAY.
SHORTEST ROUTE To THE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Eastern ES. 5 so a. IN. Mail s. Ex. 1:02 pm
Mail Ex. 1'40p. m. Western Ex. 5;55 p. m.
Way Freight $40 a. IN. Way Freight 3: :25 p. m.
The 500 a. m, train makes close connection at
also at Peoria with J, for Jacksonville Spring
eld, st Louis and all points south and southwest,
arriving in st Louis at 700 pm.
The 80 train makes close connection at Galva
with & Q r R, for the west; arriving at Quincy
at 9:45 p m, also at Peoria with B & w, and T
P& W., for points east and southeast,
jas. V. MAHoNEY, Genl. Tk't. Ag't.
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND b PACIFIC 3. 3.
come EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At s.35 q. m. 80 p, m; and 10:0Op. m. Trains
arrive from west ae above.
come WEST TRAINS LEAVE
Al 6:25 q. M; 9:65 a. m, and 500 p. m. Train
arrive from the east above
ST. LOUIS. RooK ISLAND h CHICAGO 3. 3.
GONG SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At s 05 q. m. and 100 p. II. daily,
ARRIvE FROM ST. LOUIS
At9:20 g. m. daily, and $50 p. m.
STERLING TRAINS LEAVE
at $40 p. m.
ARRIVE FROM STERLING
At 10:4O a. m.
COAL VALLEY MINING co.'s TRAINS.
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
7:05 M. 10:30 A. N
I2:00N. $50 p. M.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
Twenty-Sixth Year.
Railroad Time Table.

ROCK ISLAND & MERCER co, B. B.
Leave Rock Island at 900 m, and 90 p. m. Ar
irving at Gable at II 10 a. m, and 500 p. IN.
Leave Cable at $50 g. M, and 12:45 p. Arriving
at Rock Island at $40 q. m, and 800 p. m.
X. r. CABLE, General Manager.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-02
CHRONIC PLEURISY CURED.

There is no medical or protective appliance that
will prove grateful and effective in Tickling
Coughs, Irritation and Soreness of the Chest and
Lungs. We believe them capable Of preventing se-
rions diseases of these organs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18
The European dispatches now declare

The European dispatches now declare
that Russia will attack Turkey within a
week. Austria and Russia have long
been looking with covetous eyes to the
Dominions of the Turk, while England
viii watch, with jealous oye, any ad-
vance OF the Russians towards the British
Empire OF the East. The Gar solemnly
protests that he does not want Constan-
tinople, which means that be fears the
other European powers would not per
NIT him to retain it. Germany will not
like to see acccssions of territory gained
by Austria or Russia. Behind the gov
ernments are the people of Europe, who
hate and detest the Turks for their op-
preston of the Christian subjects Of the
Porte Altogether it bids fair to become
"a very pretty quarrel"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Chamberlain turned over the Executive
Chamber, and records in the State House,
to Governor Hampton on Wednesday
last. Col Parmele, Superintendent of
the Penitentiary, sent squad OF con-
victs, and had the vsrmin and dirt
scrubbed and washed away, and on FRI
day, Governor Hampton moved in, his
State officers temporarily taking posses
sion of the ante chamber to the Executive
Office. In accordance with the request
of Governor Hampton, nobody went near
the State House, until Chamberlain
cleared ont. On Friday and Saturday,
however, the Governor received his fel-
low-citizens and friends, Democrats and
Republicans, in the State House. Among
the rest, several OF the Republican con-
testants for the State Offices called. were
cordially received. and favoraLly i'm
pressed with the Governor.