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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-18

a LAW has just been passed in the
State of Virginia levying a tax of one
cent on each drink sold by saloon
keepers. The State is to provide a
kind of conductors punch, with which
the whisky men are to keep track OF
the number of todies disposed of. 1t
is a novel way of raising ven but,
on the theory that the Injuries and
not the n~ecessaries of life should be
taxed, it is not Objectionable. The
same end, however, might have been
reached in a simpler way. A tippler's
license, requiring every dram drinker
to obtain a monthly or quarterly IL
csnse, as a prerequisite to the enjoy
ment of his morning cocktail, would
doubtless work much smoother, and
besides it would have a very decided
tendency to increase the number of tee.
~totalers. In a moral sense, the man
operating on the outside of the bar
might just az we'll be compelled to pay
for the privilege as he of the inside.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-18

THE California mine has paid twelve
consecutive dividends Of S~l,0so,0o0
each, aggregating for the year about
Sl3, 900, 900.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-18
FOREIGN NEWS.
The War News !
Preparations are being vigorously
Pushed by All Of the Powers.

There il Nothing in the Situation
Indicating Pence.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-18
NEW TODAY.
N EW TIN SHOP.

r HAVE OPENED A NEW TIN SHOP
i and will work to order in
Tin, Galvanized Iron and Copper
Piping.
Particular attention paid t" all work in.
tr..st A to mo, and repairing promptly a..
t,nued to.
Furnnce Work Solicited.
L. j. MAUPtN,
Main ST. opposite Paxton * Co.'S bank.
April IL, 1871. apls-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-18
The Louisiana COmpromise-Every
thing working smoothly.

Members of the Nichols House are
in caucus tonight considering the adj
justment proposals, which are, that the
present organization OF the Legislature
shall remain intact, the roll to be called
to be the same as that called by Clerk
Trezevort on the first day of the assem- :
bling of the Nichols Legislature, at st.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-18
List Of Unclaimed Letters

- EMAINING IN THE POSTOFFICE AT
IL Eureka, Nevada, on the 18th day VI
April. 1877. Persons calling for any Of these
letters wall please say Advertised
April Is, 1917"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-18
Speculation About the Withd rawa,
OF the Troops In LOuisiana-The
Yellowstone PARK.
WASHINGTON, Al

NTFII TO.
The President has no intimation a
to when the Louisiana Commissioner
will return. The opinion is espresso,
that they will return by Saturday o.
Monday. The troops will doubles
be Withdrawn, as intimate friends o
the President say mai it is not 10 b
expected that he will pursue in Louis
lana a course different from that il
South Carolina, but it is an open ques
ton when it will be best to act. 1t i
the desire Of the President that tn
Commission shall nave the fullest OPP
portunity for the completion OF 1t
work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
WASH HINGToN

WASHINGTON, Dec. l2-The depart
ment of superintendence of the National
educational association reassembled this
morning. The committee on representa-.
ton of our educational interests at the
Paris exposition reported the ad7isability
of requesting the president to appoint as
one of the hired commissioners a COM
petent scientific expert in matters of edu-
cation, to organize and take charge of the
educational exhibit of the United States,
and also to appoint fair proportion of the
honorary commission with reference to this
purpose. The report also recommended
| that an effort be made to obtain share Of
the congressional appropriation for this
purpose. and suggested that if the meas
ures above indicated should fail no credita
Bile educational display cobld be made al
| the exhibition
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13

Will be found to possess those qualities necessary
to the total eradication of all bilious attacks, prompt
to start the secretions of the liver, and give a
healthy tone to the entire system. Indeed, it is no
ordinary discovery in medical science to have in
vented q remedy for these stubborn complaints,
which develop all the results produced by here
tofore free use of calOmel, mineral justly dreaded
by mankind, and acknowledged TO be destructive
in the extreme to the human system. That the
properties of certain vegetables comprise all the
virtues of calomel without its injurious tendencies
is now an admitted fact, rendered indisputab e b!
scientific researches; and those VINO use the Man
drake Pills will be fully satisfied that the bes
medicines are those provided by nature in th'
common herbs and roots of the fields.
These Pills open the bowels and correct all bill
Iious arrangements without salvation or any Of tn
Injurious effects of calomel or other poisons Tn
secretions OF bile is promoted by these pills as vii
be seen by the altered color of the stools. and dis
appearing of the sallow complexion and cleansing
of the tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each box Q
| pills Prepared only by j. Fl Schenck q Son. o
their principal flee, corner Sixth and Arch Street
Philadelphia, and for eale by all druggists an
| Dealers
| Price rs cents per box
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
Tires.

NEW CASTLE, Ont, Nov. l3.-The
Royal Hotel and block containing the prin-
cipal business part of the town burned last
night. Loss $400,U00
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Dec. 13-The dye
house of the York manufacturing com
pany and boiler room was damaged $25,
900, by fire last night. Hundreds of opera
tives'temporariIy thrown out of employ
meut.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 13.-An Avalanche
Helena. Ark, special, says at midnight
last night fire broke out in the basement
of Wootten's queenswaIe establishment,
and owing to the supply Of water failing,
the fire engine was unable to control it until
block burned out Following are the
principal sufferers: ]. K Wooten, queens
ware, So, 900; insurance $4,000. Mulkey
& Burke, books and stationary, $l2 900;
insurance $4,000 Office of the Daily
World, $4,000; insurance $4,000. j. K
Coolidge. commission merchant, $500:
insurance $1,000 The post Office in tht
same building was DESTROYED, but the mails
were saved.
TOLEDO, Dec. l3-At an early hour
this morning fire broke out in the ex
tensive works of the Milburn wagon com
pany, originating in the painting depart
ment and resulting in the destruction o.
about one half of the large wing 10 th'
painting, drying and storage rooms Los
| $4,000; insurance $38,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
California Legislators Caucusing of q
s. Senator.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. l3.-Iu a demo.
cratic caucus of both houses of legislature
c. T. Ryland Mark, L. NJ. Donald, j. I.
Farley, Judge Hager, Judge Sepulveda
and ], p Dameron were placed in nomin-
inalion for U. S. senators. Three ballots
resulted in no choice.
In democratic caucus last night first
ballot for U. s. senator Ryland 19. Farley
II. Mcdonald Is. Hager l9, Sepulveda 8,
Short /. On second ballot-Ryland l9,
Farley IT, Hager Is. Mcdonald Is, Supul.
veda IL Third balot-Ryland 81, Far
ley 20, Hager l9, Mcdonald 19,Sepulveda
Withdrawn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, Dec. I3. The Signal
Service 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 valleys: rising baron
eter, lower temperature than on Wednes.
day, north to west winds and generally
clear weather, followed by falling barom-
eter, and in latter winds, shifting to south
erly or easterly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13

tested election case was resumed and con.
tinued up to adjournment, Mr.. Harris,
chairman of the elections committee, an
nouncing that he expected to have vote
Tomorrow evening.
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-In regular or.
der of business, consideration of the Col
orado contested elect case was resumed.
The committee on foreign affairs to- day,
examined Gen. Ord, who said the cessa.
ton or diminution Of Mexican raids on the
lower Rio Grande was attributable TO the
presence of large American force, and
that a revocation of existing orders would
elate dangerous elements in Mexico, cause
more raids. and be an obstacle in the ne
gotiation of treaty.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
L1ve stock shtppern IN Trouhle.

CHICAGO, Dec. i3-Papers here have
been publishing statements to the effect
that what are called "Eveuers," namely,
few heavy shippers of live stock, are re
ceiving great rebates on each car of stock
shipped east. to the disadvantage of the
shipping interest. which receives no rebate.
Considerable comnlaint has been made,
and the meeting OF managers at Cleveland
to-day will doubtless take some action oil
the matter. aud it is predicted. will breal
the live stock pool.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
H.e. rarre,l,s Arabian L,n,mens,

This celebrated medicine, skilfully composed as
1t Is OF the most healing basams and penetrating
oils, can never fail to cure almost every afliction
that could be alleVated by an external remedy Ita
superiority over all other Iinimenta is proven by
the miraculous cures it performs and by the great
ana constantly increasing demand. ThoTe has been
SOLD within the past year more than THREE MILLION
OF BOTTLES, snd there be but few persons found
who do not bestow upon 1t the highest praise for
since the creation of the world has been so success
fu as an external remedy for all nervous diseases,
as this wonderful curative. When applied, 1t in
simultaneously diffues itself through the whole sYs-
tenn, soothing the irritated alayng the most
intense palms. and creating most delightful SEN
sat1on. Read the following remarkable cure, which
can be attested to by hundreds, who were fully &C
quainted with the whole circumstance.
CHRONIC ENLARGEMENT OF THE ToNSILS
Ny daughter, when six months old, was taken
with q swelling in the tonsils, which grew larger
and larger. till when six years old she had great
difficulty in swallowing her food. Every night
watch was kept, fearing she would suffOcate. The
best doctors attended her but could give relief
took her to the most eminent doctors in the East
they said there no help for her but to outgroW
1t. With sad heart l returned home with her
when she became so much worse that the doctors
had to be called in again; they decided that the
tonsils must be cut off, the only means of giving
relief. My wife would not consent to this, and she
determined to try your Llnlment, which gave re-
lief the very first application, and by continued
use she entirely recovered. She is now ten year,
old and fieshy and healthy as could be desired
bruises, cuts, burns headache ETC.. and it will re
move the most sevt re pain in a few minutes. Il
| also cured caked udder in my cow in few days.
Peoria, Ill. GEO. FORD.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
Heavy Failure.

New YORK, Dec. I3.--James Leahy,
importer of white goods, has failed. Lila
bilities placed at Sl50,OO0; one half due
abroad. Outstanding assets are reported
weak: trouble with the government Off
GERS and very extending business are
ascribed as causes of the failure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
CanphOrine J

Is the most effectual remedy sold, is luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction gives instant rehef
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric,
has a pleasant and refreshing o1or. 1t will imme-
diately relieve and cure rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises,
Bupons and ChihIans, 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, 1877-12-13
An African Railroad Scheme.

1t Is perhaps scarcely worth while to dis
cuss the wisdom OF the proposed appropria-
ton Of money for the survey Of railroad
possible that money will be spent in such
way at a time when the democracy, through
a pursuit of economy, is getting a reputa-
ton for legislative virtue. The petition 10
which this appropriation is asked for pre-
sents as its ultimate purpose the Opening
q market for our manufactures with Cen
tral Africa, which is a large programme,
and proposes the modest initiation of pre-
liminary survey from the Republic of
Liberia one or two hundred miles into the
Niger Valley. As it is proposed that the
railroad thus begun shall be transcontinen-
tai it will eventually exhaust q great many
such instalments, and before spending even
little money Congress will naturally want
TO know how much money it must eventu
ally spend to utilize that little It is alto
gether bad time to propose that Congress
should build transcontinental railroads,
especially in Africa.
The ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all othel
kinds of Printing, In the highest style of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
Raltimcre 8 Ohio z. r.

BALTIMORE. Md, Dec. 13.-Tbe board
of directors of the Baltimore & Ohio rail
road to-day unanimously reelected John
w. Garrett, president, making his TWEEN
tieth consecutive year as president of the
road,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
LOOK OUT FOR CoUNTERFEITs

The public are cautioned against another Coun-
W. B. Farrell's Arabian Liniment, the most danger.
of all the counterfeits, because his having the
name of Farlell many will buy it in good faith
and they will perhaps only discover their error
when the spurious mixture has wrought its evil ef
fects.
The genuine article is manufactured only by Fl
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 get it with the letters H. g
before FRrrell's thHs-H. q. FARRELLS-and his
signature on the wrapper, all other are counter
feis.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
edy Price 25 and 50 CENTS and 81 per bottle.
AGENTS WA NTED in every town, village ant
hamlet in the United Statss, in which is not al
ready established Address H. G. Farrell as above
| accompanied with good character, responsibility
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Dull; / S21a No spring Jan.
Rye-Steadv; 71lD78.
Corn Dull! 56h@64A.
Barley-Steady: four rowed state, not prime, 70.
Oats-Dull; unchanged.
Pork-shade irmer; 10 12l91s 371l.
Lard-Firmer; s 37H.
KhiskY-1 10
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
THE SUN.
1878. NEW YORK. 1873.


As the time approaches for the renewal of sub
scription THE SUN would remind the friends
and wellwishers everywhere, that it Is again q can
dldate for their consideration and support. Upon
It's record for the past ten years it relies for con-
tlnuance OF the hearty s. mpathy and generous CO.
operation which have hitherto been extended to il
from every quarter Of the Union.
The DAILY SUMS four page sheet Of ss columns
price by mail, post paid, IS month, or $3.50
per year
The SUNDAY edition of The Sun is an eight page
sheet OF 30 columns. While giving the news of the
day, 1t also contains large amount of literary and
miscellaneous matter specially prepared for 1t.
The SUNDAY sun has met with great success.
Post paid $120 year,
The Weekly sun.
Who does not know The WEEKLY SUNi It
crculates throughout the United States, the Cana
das, and beyond. Ninety thousand families greet
its welcome pages weekly, and regard II in the
light Of guide. councillor, and friend Its news
editorial, agricultural, and literary departments
make 1t essentially journal for the fAmiy and the
dreside. Terms: ONE DOLLAR year, posi- paid.
This price, quality considered makes it the cheap
est newspaper published. For clubs Of ten, with
$40 cash, we will send an extra copy free Address
PUBLISHER OF THE SUN, New York City
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
Anthracite and Blossburg
COAL !!
At
Frszier's Warehouse, on Levee
a 4thna.

TUE SUBSCRIBER Is MANUFACTURER AND
] proprietor of DR.. r. " Reads Celebr tied
Asthma Relief which is undoubtedly the best
Asthma remedy yet discovered Instant relief is
guaTanteeu ur purchase price refunded. We put up
the medicine In boxes Of three sizes which retail
for Csc, Soc and 81. Persons RENTING retail price
will have the medicine promptly forwarded by mail
postpaid. Also samples sent free to any one who
may desire. Prices per dozen. $2.75, $3.50; 81 90:
gross price, $1s; $36; <72 Wholesale agents: John
E. Henry, Cur an & Co N. Y John d. Park g.
Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio; Richardson & Co, St.
Louis; Lord q Smith, Chicago; q. C. Goodwin &
Co Boston; French, HARRISON Il o., Philadelphia
Address ETHRIDGR, Rome, n. z.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
Chicago Market.

chicago market.
CHICAGO. Dec. IS.
Wheat-Strong; rather eqcited and higher; 0sss
cash; 1 90 Jau.
Corn-Firmer; 43 bid cash IA bid Jan.
0ats-No Nominally unchanged
Rye-56
Barley-61M @91A,
Pork Strong and higher; 12 90 cash: IL IS Jan
Lard-Firm md higher: Z IS cash; S75z Jan.
Whisky e6.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts $4,000 active and drmer; 50l0c
higher; packing 90094 10: shipping 0014 20
Cattle-Firm; receipts $4,000: fair to extra
choice to shippers 20G5 so.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
Notice.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Stockholders of the First National Bank OF
Rock STAND for the election Of Diree ors and the
transaction of such other business as may properly
come before them, will he held at their banking
House, on Tuesday. the Sth OF January 1878. Al q
O'Clock, z. NJ N. BUFORD. Cashier
Rock Island, December 8, 1877. s-dtd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
A CARD.

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 a self-addressed envelope to the
Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN Station d, Eikie House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
GIANT SOAPS.

We have now ready GIANT HONEY, GLYcERINE,
and PINK BATH SOAPS, to match the BEE BATH:
The GIANTS are half pounds OF the finest quallty,
boiled and perfumed pure soap
Registration has been allowed In the United
States patent Office, under date july II, 1S7T and
we offer them as the best vane to be had In toilet
soaps.
Made only by
ROBINSON BROTHERS & CO.,
BOSTON, MASS.
For sale by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
FINANCIAL
s25. SEQ. SiQQ. $500. $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FRoTHINGHAM
Co. No. IL Wall street, New York publish 8
handsome eight page weekly paper called the
Weekly Financial Report, which they send free to
any address In addition To large number of edi-
torials financial and other topics, il contains
| gery full and accurate reports Of the sales and
standing of every stock bond and security dealt in
| at the Stock Exchange. Messrs. FRoTHINaHAM &
Co., extensive brokers of large experience and
tried integrity In addition to their stock broker
age business, they sell what termed privileges
or Puts and Calls" now one of the favorte meth
DDS of legitimate speculation Their advice is val
aable, and by following it many have made for
unes.-(New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13

Milwaukee Market.
MILWAUKEE,. Dec. IS
Wheat -A01Mc higher; firm: hard f21f No
|, IN; No ?, oeA; seller Jan 10; No 8, ! 04.
Corn-43.
Oats-FIrm; 25.
Rye 57h.
Barley-66x.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
ST. Louis Market.

st. Louis Market.
ST. LOUIS. Dec. 13
wheat--Dull; No red ao01 2os cash; p
Jan; No 4. 07Iz bid.
Corn-Firmer; 46A@46% cash; 451zG15S Dec.
Oats-271s cash; 2T1s Jan.
Rye-56E
Whiskv-1 05.
Pork-12 12h.
Lard-7 so.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs Receipts 10000; active and strong; al
sold; light COCA rs; packing S564 10.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
After taking Cold and threat
ened with Fever.
Bilious Headache.
From A.IW. Sibley, Secretary American
Advent Mission Society,"

From A.lW. Sibley, Secretary American
Advent Mission Society.
Providence, r. l., Jan 81, 1877.
GEO PIERCE & CO:-Your Indian Restorative
Bitters" have been known to me from childhood,
having been used I'm my fathers family for twenty
five years.
For the last twelve years they have been my
IN nily medicine.
l have found them an excellent remedy for
children after taking cold ard! threatened with
fever.
In such cases, after warming and sweetening
them, give as recommended.
The results have been invariably all that could
desire.
In cases of bilious headache and arrangement of
stomach and bowels they stand fret as medicine
with me. A.W SIBLEY.
Hundreds of testimonials might be added.
- Prepared and sold by
Geo. Pierce & Co., Boston, Mass.
PoBOx 2GS7.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
Van Setback. Stevenson & Co, General Agents
Chicago Illinois. For sale at wholesale and retail
by wholesale aud retail druggists, and by dealers
in medicine. For sale in Rock Island by
JOHN BENGSTON AND T. II. THOMAS.
TABLE SAUCE,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
HOME EVIDENCE.


h1tfacts from letters Received.
RHEUMATISM-Some six months conld moi
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
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13
New York MarIret.

NEW YORK, Dec. Is.
FINANCIAL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-13

WASHINGTON, Dec IA conference
committee was ordered on the deficiency
bill and Messrs Singleton, Atkins ana
Hale were appointed.
Mr.. Money introduced bill to authorize
the Southern Pacific railroad company to
extend its railroad and telegraph line east
from its present terminus in Arizona to a
point on the Bio Grande at or near El Paso
and to aid in building the same. Referred.
Mr.. Huntoon, from the select commit
tee oD ascertaining the result of presiden-
tlal elections, reported resolution direct
ing the committee TO take into eonsidera
ton ~lso the duration of the presidential
term. Adopted.
The discussi-u of the Colorado con-