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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
The q. s. Commission on the Moline
Water Power.

The q. s. Commission on the Moline
Water Power.
Gems Humphrey, Wright, and Abbott,
of the Engineer Corps, U. S. A. sent here
by the secretary of war, as authorized by
congress, to examine and report upon the
water power, are stopping in Iowa. The
Arsenal and the water power dam are in
Illinois and within the corporate limits of
Rock Island, and one would suppose, when
Rock Island has the very best hotel west
of Chicago that the commission would stop
here.
Rock Island seems to be under peculiar
obligations to Iowa secretaries of war, or
somebody else 1t was under the remark
able administration Of Gen. Belknap that
the main avenue on the Island was so con-
structed as to turn everything to the Iowa
SIDE Are we indebted to second Iowa
secretary of war for sending people away
from Rock Island? We trust that the
time is coming when we shall have a
secretary of war from some other state
than Iowa,if this side of the river is always
to be Disseminated against.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
CITY
rha waathar--ro-naY

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as In
Dictated bv thermometer:
"a. M. a. above zero IL n, 45o above zero
"a NJ 49, a. " 3P.M SOC u
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
Personal.

Maj. Bridgemsn, paymaster U. S. A
was at the Harper House oyer Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
HELMBOLD'S

This Preparation contains no narcotic or injurious
drug. Nor is IT . quAck nostrum, recon-
mended for every disease; but for such
diseases as are here enumerated, VIZ for Dis
eases of the Bladder, all Diseases of the Organs,
weakness, SC, whether in male or female, no
matter OF how long standing. 1t allays pain and
Inflammation, which other remedies invariably
cause, and is pleasant TO the taste.
1t is gratifying to the proprietor of these medi-
cines to be able to state that it is now nearly 80
years since they were first introduced; during
which time they have been extensively used in
various parts of the United States and have given
TO patient and practitioner the highest degree of
satisfaction in the various cases in which they
have been employed; whether in town or country ,
hospital, private practice, they have invariably
given the most decided and unequivocal satisfac-
ton and produced the most salutary and benehcisl
effects Numerous letters have been received from
some of the most distinguished Physicians in the
country, and from the Professors OF several Med
zeal Colleges, all recommending in the highest
terms, the value OF these medicines, and their su
periority over other prepu ations for such COM
plants Rs the proprietor , ommends.
These medicines reqgre considerable care in
the preparation, and the employment Of different
menstrual In successive operations to take up the
extractiye matters, and In consequence are most
frequently improperly made, and not unfrequently
much impaired, II not rendered totally inert by
injudicious and unskiliul management OF those
unacquainted with pharmaceutical preparations.
Numerous preparations OF SArsapariIla and Of
Buchu, and various modes OF preparing them
have been given all OF which, OF course, will differ
according to the mode of preparation which each
individual may adopt. 1t is, therefore, Of the
highest consideration and importance to the pub.
Tic and to the faculty that there should be standard
preparations Of uniform strength, and possessing
the most advantage. To effect this and obviate
the Inconvenience alluded to, have made a
number OF experiments to ascertain the most
effectual means OF extracting the virtues OF Sar-
sSpsrilla and the Buchu, and to discover the most
eligible form for their exhibition. The expert
ments have resulted most favorably, and it is with
much pleasure / now offer to the public and the
faculty my Compound Fluid Extracts, which
contain all the virtues Of the medicines and art
the most active preparations of either which can BIT
made.
Two tablespoonful Of the Extract Of Zarsapa-
ria, added to pint Of water, is equal to the Lis
bon Diet Drink, and one bottle fully equai to
gallon OF the Syrup OF Sarsaparilla, the Decoc-
ton, usually made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
1t will pay to use Frank MilIer's Pre-
pared Harness Oil.
Grand Union Shooting Tournament, to
be held at Avoca, Iowa, on May
22d, 23d, gath, and
25th, 1877.
RIFLE.

Distance to be shot from one hundred
u00) to one thousand 10000 yards. All
matches UP to and including three humid
red 1907 yards, position will be standing.
In all matches over three hundred 1900
yards up to six hundred (6O0) yards any
position. In all matches under six humid
red 5000 yards any rifle will be admitted.
In ali matches oyer six hundred 5000
yards. any rife within the rules of the
National Rife Associatlon-to be shot in
teams of not less than five. Prizes will
be according to the number of entries.
There will be a Remington Creedmoor
Rife put up as a prize for the best individ-
ual shooting at eight, nine hundred, and
one thousand (l000l yards.
TRAP SHOOTING.
Consisting of class and club shooting at
pigeons and Bogardus glass balls. Plenty
of pigeons and liberal prizes. All matches
governed by rules of the Ayoea Shooting
Club. All parties proposing to attend the
tournament are requested to correspond
with the secretary SO that arrangements
may be made for their accommodation.
Open to amateurs only.
w. A. Doors, Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
SOLD BY
Price 81 per Bottle.

ErIco oil per oOCCAo.
or Six for IS.
Delivered to any address, securely packed from
observation.
Describe your symptoms in all:communications
Cures guaranteed.
Advice gratis
Medical depot, 1914 South Tenth Street, below
Chestnut Philadelphia,
Beware OF counterfeits and unprincped deal
ers, who endeavor to dispose of their own and
'o'her" articles on the reputation attained by
Helmbold's Genuine Extract Buchu, Extract
sarsaparilla, and improved Rose Wash.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29

WilbOr's Cod Liver Oil and Lime has now been be.
fore the public for ten years, Ind has steadily grown
into favor and appreciation This could not be the
case unless the preparation was of high intrinsic val
ne. The combination of the Phosphate of Lime with
pure Cod Liver Oil, as prepared by DR.. wibor, has
produced new phase in the treatment of Consump.
ton and all diseases of the Lungs. This article can
be taken by the most delicate nva lid without crea-
ting the disgusting nausea which is such a promi-
nent objection to the Cod Liver Oil when taken with
out Lime. 1t is prescribed by the regular faculty.
Sold by the proprietor, A. d. WILBoR, Chemist,
Boston, and by druggists generally. sep26eodsn2w
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
MARINE NEWS.
Special to the Press.]

Special to the Pressl
A RockIand Captain Lost Overheard.
RoCKLAND, Sept. 2S.-Schooner Common
wealth of this port, Samuel Gross master, lime
laden, for Boston, put back here this morning
with cargo on fire. She reports last night the
captain took charge of tie schooner and
allowed the crew to sleep on deck. This morn
ing Capt. Gross was missing, one of the side
lights being gore and rafting from the rig
ging broken. 1t appears that while fixing the
lantern he must have been knocked overheard
and drowned. A.
Ito the Associated Press.l
En General.
Schooner George Cary, Wiscasset ,for Provi-
dence, ashore at HedgeiFence, has got off and
proceeded
Steamer Providence, Newport for New York,
collided yesterday forenoon off Watch Hill
with lumber schooner. The steamer had 60
feet of her bulwarks on the port side carried
away. Her passengers and cargo are all right.
Cutter Dexter has gone to the schooner.
Steamer Isaac Bell, at New York for repairs,
left for Norfolk on the 9th, and off Sandy
Hook was run into during dense fog 10y steam
tug Cyclops, staving hole in her port bow
above the water libe.
The report in the Boston papers that brig
Clara j. Adams, lying off Portsmouth, is SO
badly damaged that she will be condemned and
sold, is exaggerated. She will go upon the
marine railway for repairs
The American bark Levantoe,. from Rotter-
dam for New York, put back to Delft slightly
damaged by collision.
The schooner Sabina is a total wreck at
Cape North, G. B. The crew were saved.
Steamer Rowland, laden with grain from
Montreal for Newcastle. went ashore on Holy
Road Beach, St Mary Bay, N. f., on the 10Th,
and remained at latest accounts. She will
probably be total loss.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
Important Verdict Under the Vermont
Liquor Law,

BRATTLEBoRo, Vt, Sept. pa very impor-
tant verdict, in the sum of $200S.34, was rem
dered in the Windham County Court at New
Son, hotel proprietors and prominent men of
Readsboro, in favor of Ophelia Snow, who
brought the suit against the defendants some
three years since for permanent injuries re-
ceived by being thrown from a wagon in conse-
guence Of her husband, who was driving, being
drunk on liquor ascertained to have been pro-
cured from said defendants.
This was the second trial of the case in the
same court. the first having resulted in YER
dict of $500 for the plaintiff. 1t was carried
before the Supreme Court, and by them sent
back to the County Court on some technical
error. The defence denied responsibility on
the ground that Snow had only procured one
drink of them, at which time he was sober.
Over forty witnesses have been examined in the
case during its three days trial. Its Importance
as test of the Vermont liquor law lids caused
large attendance and deep interest.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Delinquent Tax ColIecter.

Delinquent Tax Collector.
PORTSMOUTH N. H., Sept. 28-One of the
tax collectors of Kittery has collected $4,000
taxes and failed to make any returns thereof
The town has brought suit against the bonds
men for the amount. The case will be tried at
the January term of Court at Alfred.
West Penobscol Fair.
DEXTER, Sept 2S.-The West Penobscot
show and fair closed at Exeter last night with
successful races. The horse Billy Platter, from
Bangor won the sweepstakes. Best time 2. 331
A large crowd has been in attendance and the
show was success. '1gs
Accid entaIly Shot.
LEWISTON, Sept. 2S.-John Hamilton, in
putting a revolver in his pantaloons'pocket last
evening, discharged it, The ball entered his
leg below the hip, making severe wound.
Struck by lightning.
MAcHIAs Sept. 2S.-The barn of Otis Flick
ett at Harrington, was struck by lightning
last evening, and its contents and thirteen
sheep burned.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
Charter Oak Life Insurance Company.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Sept. q The directors
OF the Charter Oak Life Insurance Company
ISSUED To-Day an address to their policy holders,
stating that while the recuperative power of
the company might possibly be sufficient to
not deem it prudent to take the risk, They
therefore ask the policy holders to release 40
per cent of the reserve liability, promising that
If the uncertain assets, which are large but
many OF them nOn-payiDg, can be CO verted, at
any time, into cash or producing securi-
ty, to give the proceeds to the policy holders
who have acceded to this plan. The directors
find that the condition of the company mDera
lively demands such action Oh the part of the
policy holders, or they will deem it their duty
TO turn it over to a receiver,
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
FOREIGN.
The TurcO-Russian War.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

L
The Reason of Mehemet Alps Retreat.
LONDON, Sept. 2S.-The retirement of Me-
hemet Ali behind the Kara LON seems to in
dictate that the Turks will be satisfied to main
tain their present advantages, and depend on
the winter to force the Russians back across
the Danube.
A Shumla special says the retrogade move
ment is partly because the recent rains have
rendered it difficult to bring up supplies, and
partly on account of the Russians massing con-
siderable forces on the LON, It would appear
from this that the idea of holding the country
between the LON and the Yantra is abandoned
by the Turks. Thus it once more become nos
sible for the Russians to blockade and lssolate
Rustchuk.
The army has probably been supplied for the
winter, during the month. Mehemet Airs
right will again lie about Kazetevo with Ras-
grad as a base, while bis left will extend as far
as the defle south of Osman Bazaar, being with
in easy support of Shumla.
Correspondents with the Czarowitch are not
confident as to his ability to force the line of
the Kara LON, Notwithstanding the arrival of
several divisions of the Imperial guard.
Rnmored Russian Disasters in Every
Quarter.
NEW YORK, Sept. pa Constantinople
special says there is rumor there that Sulei-
man Pasha has cut off the communications of
the Russians between Shipka pass and the
town of Gabrova. There is also rumor that
the Turks have cnt off the retreat of the Rus
slams, surrounding them on all sides.
1t is also reported that Osman Pasha has re-
pulsed Russian attack on the eastern redoubt
at Plevna, the Russians losing 5000 men and
four guns.
Another report is that Prince Hassan has
crossed the Danube below Silistria with 10000
Turks. to intercept the Russian communication
with Sistova, while Mehemet Ali assails the
Russian front at Biela.
The Rains Coming TO the Help of the
Russians.
A London despatch says the Russian cam
paign is considered ended for the season.
Heavy rains now falling on both sides of the
Black Sea preclude any serious injury to the
| Russians by the Turks. Dissatisfaction is re-
| ported in the Russian ranks at the course and
result of the campaign.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
Storm Anproachiux

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.--Warning was given
from the Signal Office on the oath and 18th
inst. that the cyclone south of Porto Rico on
the 23d might be expected to reach the South
ern coast by the 2Sth. The storm that to-day
entered the Carolina coast and centred near
Cape Hatteras is believed TO be that cyclone
1t has moved since morning slightly to the
north. The wind at Cape Henry reached the
maximum of GA miles, Danger to navigation
is not at present anticipated in the Gulf along
the Florida coast.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
Chicago Cattle Markes

CHICAGO, Sept. 2s.-Cattle-r of $500 head
shipments 14O0 head: natives dull and unchanged
better grade slow; shipping so a So; inferior ma.
at so q 25; feeders at 80 q S.; Colorado al
still plenty and weak at so q 8 S5; Texas is un.
changed.
Philadelphia sold at 90, but chiefly at IS "a 80
Bostons a 10 higher at 40 q Is, chiefly at 81
a 8 60; packing active and strong al advance of a
$50.
sheep-receipts $685. sales at e2I g 81 shipping
would brine 20 q 90.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29

Peter D. Sweeney has directed the sale al
auction OF large amount of real estate on
Broadway, 33t and 34th streets and fnrtber nm
town. az
The Reading Railroad has reduced tho n,ioo
of stove coal from 81 40 to $500. o p''00
1t is said the miners of the Lehieh reoion
have demanded an advance of 10 per cent or
they will suspend work October 1st
:, The grand jury at Montreal have thrown out
tne OIL against McAllister for shooting at aud
funeral. - e''
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
MASSACHU SE1T'S.
EiO1ed with n TYah1u

AMHERST, Sept. 28.-Mrs. Morton Thayer,
wife of a farmer at South Amherst has disap-
pesred. She i. supposed to have eloped with
Frank Daley, tramp, who has been banging
around town for three weeks. The woman has
four children, the youngest but eleven months
old.
Arrest for Passing Counterfeit Money.
PITTsFIELD, Sept. 2S.-Last night detective
G. B. Hildreth arrested e. L. Horton of Bos-
ton, for being connected with others in passing
counterfeit money at Suncook, N. 81.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29

LONDON, Sept. 2S-12.3O P. M.-Consols at 95 7-,e
for money and account. ~
LONDON, Sept. % 70 30 P. M.-American securi-
red %; Illinois 705 p'O-''
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 2S-l2.30 P. M,-Cotton market
in fair business; Middling uplands at sgd: do Or
leans at 6ld; sales 10000 bales including 2000 for
speculation ana export; receipts $3.50 bales no Amer
- ~-SA-
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
War Notes,

The Times Bucharest letter says there is an
abundance of wheat and barley remaining in
Bulgaria. Every hamlet is crowded with i'm
mense stocks of these grains, while very large
men.
A despatch to the Political Correspondence,
from Belgrade, says that seven battalious of
regulars and militia have gone to the western
frontier, where the Ushtza brigade is also as
sembled. This seems precaution against the
contraction of Turkish troops at Simnitza and
Navi Varas.
Snow has been falling at Shpka pass!a since
Monday and is four centimetres deep at the
foot Of the pass.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29

TAKE THE WHOLE CATALOGUE of medicine. and
you cannot find preparation that cures Kidney
Bladder and Urinary Diseases, as well as HUNTS
REMEDY. Diabetes, Suppression and Ineontinepceof
Urine, Pains in the side Back and Loins Briebt,s
Disease, are cured by HUNTS REMEDY, Gravel
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
View Yerk s.ocs and Meper market

NEW YORK, Sept. 2s-Evening. -Money general
ly loaned at q per cent on call, but closed at
per cent prime discounts 81 q per cent
Sterling Exchange is weak, selling at 4Sl for sixtv
days and 4S4i q 4S5 for demand.
Imports of dry goods at the port of New York fot
the week ending to-day were $l,432,00s; amount
marketed, 81 1858. 1876.
Cola dull at 1904 throughout the day. The bor-
rowing rates fat, 2, u, q per cent. per an
mum and finally LEA per cent per diem. The clear
ings were $l5,901 ,00O The Customs receipts TODAY
were $291,0O0 The treasury disbursements were
$220OO for interest and S25300 for bonds. Govern
ments steady.
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
eminent securities.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
DIED.

In Cape Elizabeth Sept. 81, Celia E., daughter of
James and Sarah j. Walker aged 10 years months.
Funeral services Saturday afternoon at O'Clock,
at her fathers residence.
In Gorham, Sept "a, Mr.. Zebulon Whitney, aged
65 years months.
In Jefferson, Sept. Z, Lydia E, wife of Melville
Seiders of Damarscotta, aged Al years months.
Ia Waldo, Fla, Sept. Z, Geo. A. Knight, aged At
years,-formerly of Brunswick.
In Auburn. Aug. rs. Mrs. Olive B., wife of H. G.
Barrows aged i3 years months.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
Failure of she Mckee suitl

ST. LOUIS, Sept. % Justice Miller deliver
ed decision in the Mckee case this morning
1t overrules the demurrer of the government to
the answer of the defendant, and NE suit there
fore fails. The case can, howeve, be appealed
to the U. S. Supreme Court but District Attor-
uey Bliss has not yet decided whether he will
take such action,
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
MEMOIR BANDA.

Sch P Emerson, Emerson, before reported ashore
at Pascagoula has heen hauled off and sailed 22d for
Vera Cruz
Sch Swallow Carlow from Boston fer Calais which
went ashore at Deer Island Point 22i, was hauled off
next day without material injury and taken to Calais
for examination
Sch Harp, before reported towed into Winter Har-
bor is full of water and go badly damaged that she
will have to discharge. Her cargo of lumber was
shipped by MuIcbe & Son.
Sch annie Murchie, of Calais, which was abandon
ed at sea last spring and aterwgrd picked up and
towed into Darlington, Ms has been purchased By
parties st John, NIB, and will be towed there for
repairs
Sch Addie Ryerson, of Lubec. lime loaded. was so
badly damaged by the fire in her cargo, while lying
at Boston, that she will be condemned.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
THE INDIANS.

Deplorable Condition of Affairs at Chey.
enne Agency.
New YORK, Sept. Sit is understood that
Gen. Pope forwarded to Washington a renort
of the deporable condition of the Indians at
the Cheyenne Agency, where they are cheated
and reduced almost to starvation by the Indian
agents. and war is probable as the result of
such treatment.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
Port OF PORTLAND.
Friday, Sept. IS.

Friday, Sept. IS.
ARRIVED
Steamer City OF Portland, Pike, st John, NIB, via
Sch Odel " inslow Boston, In ballast.
Sch Hibernia SBp Coggins, Westport NS-dry
fish to Treethen & Co,
Sch Berma, (Bp Carter, Joggns, NS-grindstones
to order.
Sch Harriet -, Bay Chaleur-6O bbls mackerel.
Sch Ida y Spoford. Ingalls,, Eastport.
Sch Sarah, Hamlin, Prospect Harbor-- canned
goods to Portland Packing Co.
Sch Nautilus, Orne Southport-dry fish to E G
Willard.
Sch Minstrel, Lewis, Edgcomb.
Sch Victory, johnson, North Haven.
Sch Flora, Conant, North Haven for Boston.
Sch Annie Lewis, Squirting with 10 bbls mackerel.
Sch Banner, Rich. Calais for Boston.
Sch Essex, Cleaves, Gardiner for New York.
Sch VIM Todd, Wood, Gardiner for New York.
Sch Cambridge Wyman, Kennebec for Boston.
Sch Mechanic, Sinclair, Ellsworth for Salem.
Sch Fred Reed, Pendeton Bangor for Boston.
Sch Sparta. Hutchings, Bangor for Block Island.
Sch Abbie Willard, Cobb. Bangor for New York.
Sch Emily Staples, Crockett, Bangor for Cape
Ann.
Sch Majestic. Rogers. Bangor for Provincetown.
Sch Gem. Hall, Vnalhaven for New York.
Sch Convoy, French Rockland for New York.
Sch r Hodgdor, Torrev, Rockland for NYork.
Sch A Baker, Cooper. Rockport Tor Boston.
CLEARED.
Baroue Geo A Wright Webster Boston, to load
grain for Europe-Chase, Leavtt g. Co.
Brig Eva johnson, Yeaton Matanzas-Phinney
Sch Mary Fletcher, Phillips. Kennebec-Chase,
Sch Captain John. Matthews, Gardiner, to load for
Newport-W Prebie.
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGED
Ar at New York 2sth, brig Geo Burnham, Staples,
Sid I'm Denia Sept 90, brig Tally Ho, Gates. rhila-
Cid at London Sept Goth. brig Ellen H Munroe
Knowles, Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
Boston Stock Market.
Tsales at the Brokers' Board,

[Sales at the Brokers Board, Sept. IS
$1,000 Eastern Railroad new 81 bopds.......... 500
5000 Union Pacific Railroad 6s..............1O23
Laconia Manufacturing Co. ................422i
% Portland. Saco & Portsmouth Railroad. 63
$4,000 Union Pacific sinking fund S.. ......... "a
Eastern Railroad new bonds). .......... sos q 5Oa
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland wholesale marke,

FRIDAY, Sep. 2S.-The markets show little or no
change in prices to-day The freight troubles in the
West disturb the quotations for and the m ark
ct is very unsettled. Sugars are firm at 1O5c for
eranulated and 1Olc for Extra c. Flour is firm and
the sales continue large at the former quotations
Polk and Lard show no change.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
Foreign Notes.

Panama dates of the Goth state that Herrera
had resigned the presidency of Costa Rica with
the intention of retiring from public life, and
he will be succeeded by Gen. Guardia.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-29
Base bail,

At MISUNDERSTANDING z, Buffalos @
AT Observation-Disclosures 3, Manchesters 2.
At Louisville-Louisvilles 8, ST. Louis O.
At Observation-Disclosures 5, Chicagos 5.