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The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Proceedings of the st.Paul conventic

Proceedings of the St.Paul Convention.
The Chicago Times special from St.
Paul, dated 18th inst, says:
The river convention to-day was es
pecially important on account of its recon-
sidering Yesterdays action in adopting the
report of the committee on resolutions.
The objection to the report was that the
sixth resolution gives the endorsement of
the convention to the appropriations of the
government for rebuilding and repairing
the lower river levee, and while the con-
vention was called merely to secure the
deepening of the channel between ST Paul
and St. Louis. and the other object, how
ever worthy, if pursued, might ieopardiZe
the original scheme. After an exciting
debate this resolution was stricken out by
a vote of 9 to s, the up-river delegations
votingin the affirmative. The first resolu
ton was amended so as to petition con-
gress to deepen the channel from ST Paul,
Instead of St. Anthony southwark The
report was then adopted
a resolution was also adopted pledgine
the sympathy of the members with the plan
| for government ai0 for the levees on lower
rivers.
| Resolutions were adopted recognizing
the benefits on navigation by the govern
ment dredge boats, and asking that they
be supported, and requesting trade in the
Mississippi valley to unite in brinaing the
recommendations Of the convention to thu
attention of congress.
Adjourned sine die.
The Victoria has taken the first pre-
mium at the Dubuque, 7 S Moines anC
St. Paul fairs as the best sof. coal self
feeder For sale at David Don's. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

To-day was payday on the Mercer
county and Coal Valley roads.
The democrats in Springfield, will
hold ratification and jolifcation meeting
this evening in honor of the Ohio victory.
In speaking of Miss Annie Kirk
patrick as an independent candidate for
the Office of county superintendent Of
schools, the Monmouth Reuie}c predicts
that shes going in with ribbons flying. .
The experienced editor of the Uaion
appears to have assumed the position of
dictator to the democracy Of this county.
1t is thought he will recover by constant
application OF cold water to his over heated
brain III, assisted by lew yards of fan
mel
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

While workmen were engaged in exca
waiting and removing earth preparatory to
the opening Of Bridge street, through Mr..
Arey's lot to the river, in Rock Falls, the
other day, the remains of human male
frame were discovered 1t had evidently
been buried without much ceremony, as
no signs of box, cofin or shroud we're dis-
covered, but the body was thrown into a
hole about three feet deep. The skull
was very thick. and broke like clay when
slightly touched. There is no probability
of the mystery ever being solved as to who
he was or how long he has lain there.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
New FAN Goods.

A Loeb, the fashionable merchant tailor.
is In receipt of his purchases for the fall
trade, gentlemens dress and busiIess suits,
A splendid line of French. Engksh, and
Scotch suitings, as well as the beA Ameri
can cassimeres is offered to choose from,
and suits will be made to order b accor-
dance with the new autumn fashbcs spe-
cially obtained from LONDON. Pkices this
season much lower than ever f>befdre. If
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

Friend, word with you If you are
troubled with any skiu diseases or other
cutaneous irritation, use Glenn Sulphur
Soap Do likewise if your complexion be
pimped. blotched or sallow. You won't
regret it. Sold by all druggists.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, Black or
Brown, 50c
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
New Time Table.

A new time table goes into effect on the
c., B. & @. road to morrow,-the change
specifying that passenger trains will arrive
from the north at GAS A. NJ, and from the
south at $3.50 P M, and depart.at 8;l5 A
NJ, and Gas P NJ Freight trains will de-
part at 500 A. M, and P. NJ, and arrive
at 800 a. NJ. and 1920 R.M.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
LADIES who use Sozodout have only to

LADIES who use Sozodont have only to
open their lips to prove its excellence.
Their white, cleaning, spotless teeth, and
fragrant breath will tell the story. There
is more demand for this wholesome and
unexceptionable preparation than for any
other deutifrice in the market. One day
its use will be universal.
Mend your broken clattels with Spald.
ing's Glue.
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Another Letter from Mrs. O. KrapC.

hUUUbT 10, IotO.
Dr.. RADwAY Kind Sir: take the liberty to ad-
dress you again. My health IL greatly improved
by the use OF your medicines. Three OF the tumors
are entirely gone, and the fourth is nearly So
Uropsy II gone health still improving, and my
weight decreasing evry fast. have had a great
many calls this summer 10 inquire OF the wonder
fu cure your medicine has done for me. Que from
Unio, one from Canada, three from jackson, and
quite a number from this place. Yours with re-
3pect, MRS. &. hRAPF.
We are well acquainted with Mrs. Krapf. She lie
estimable lady, and very benevolent She has
been the means of selling many bottles of the Re-
solvent by the druggists of Ann Arbor TO persons
afflicted with internal nmors. We have heard of
some wonderful cures effected by 1t. Yours re-
spectfully, EBERBACH q co.
Ann Afbor Mich, Aug Is, 1875.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
MURRY & LANMAN's FLORIDA WAITE

MURRY & LANMAN's FLORIDA WATER.
The richest, most lasting, yet most deli,
cate of all perfumes for use on the hand
kerchief, at the toilet and in the bath,
delightful and healthful in the sick room,
relieves weakness, fatigue, prostration,
nervousness, and headache. Look out for
counterfeits; always ask for the Florida
Water prepared by the sole rroprietors,
Messrs. Lanman & Kemp. New York. For
sale by Pertumers, Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

Popular Illustrated book $3.50 pages) on
MANHOOD! WOMANHooD! MARRIAGEl
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure Sent securely sealed, post paid, for
SO cents, by pR. G. WHITTIER, 6l7 St
Charles street, St. Louis, Mo. the gres
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship un
surpassed. Rob't g. Lutke, manufacturer
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rocl
Island, Ills. 5-l0dly
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

DIR. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infallibe remedy tor coughs.
colds, hoarseuess, and all diseases Of the
bronchial organs. Try bottle. For
sale By druggists generally. 6-4dly.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
New Goods.

thinner & Stegeman, merchant tailors,
have again received what fall and winter
force us to like-the choicest wooens, the
finest cassimeres. Whosoever likes to feel
warm in frosty season, call and get an ele-
CANT suit promptly made to order. 1Odtf
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

Dan Allison was arrested and jailed, on
complaint Of his wife, by Policeman Metsch,
last evening, for being drunk and disorder
ly. Justice Cooke fined him $5 and costs.
He left an overcoat as security, aud was
released
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

All kinds of House and Sign Painting
Graining, ETC., with neatness and dispatch
Give me a call. Shop on Eighteenth
street, above Third avenue.
sep3-d3m G. JUERGENs.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. M. $50 above zero 10 65o above ger,
9 A. N, 62o " P. N. 75c
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

AN IMPORTANT LETTER.

ANN, AHBOB, Mich, April ~, 1870.
DH. RADwAY-kind Sir: have been taking your
Resovent, Regulating Pills, and also using the
Ready Relief about one year 'or ovarian tumors on
the abdomen which he mos seminent physicians OF
our Medical COllel pronounced incurable.
They were like X lots on u tree. When was sit
ting In a chair they hung almost to the floor, and
INV weight was 2I5 pounds when commenced with
your remedies, and now II il 2l0 pounds, but they
not all gone yet have taken twenty -four bot
ties OF ResOlvent, nine OF Relief, and twentyfo
boxes OF Pills ! get the medicine from G. Gren-
viii. Please send me your book False and True
MRS q KRAPE-
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

The reduction of rates to prices demand
ed by the times has created a great in.
crease in the patronage of the American
House, Boston, and the result must be
very satisfactory to the proprietors. The
table and all other appointments of the
house are kept up to their old time
standard OF supreme excellence. IN 7.
Hotel Journal.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
Railoay'S Resident.
BEYERI Y. Mass !. Jnly Is

BEYERI Y, Mass, July Is, 16O9.
DR. RADwAY: / have had Ovarian Tumor in the
pyaries and bowels. All the doctors said "therc
was no help for IT," tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me. 1 saw your
Resolvent, and thought woulG try it; hut had no
faith I'm 1t, because had suffered for twelve years
1 took ak bottles OF the Resolvent and one box Of
Railways Pills and two bottles OF your Ready Re
lief; aud there IL not sign of tumOr 10 be or
felt and / feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumOr was in the
left side Of the bowels over the groin. write this
20 you for the benefit Of Others. You can publish
81 II you choose HANNAH p. KNAPP.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

Promises kept inspire confidence and
Or. Bulls Baby Syrup never promised re-
lief in the diseases of childhood without at
once affecting it. Hence the popular re
lance upon it. Price 25 cents a bottle.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

Howe's concentrated syrup, the ere1t
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

Parties wanting the best soft coal self
feeder. should buy the Victoria. It's the
heaviest and best made At David Don's,
Second aYenue. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

Headache YIELDS quickly to lodiles
HEADACHE Specific II is harmless as pure
water and cures in to 20 miutes. Call at
Bengston's drug store. Price 50 cents.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

1t will pay to keep your Harness In good
condition. Use Frank Miller's Prepared
Harness Oil.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

Endorsed by the people as safe, re-
liable, harmless, and cheap remedy. DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, is a
model establishment 1t is superb in both
style and appointment and its table and
service cannot be eXcelled.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

DIME SAVINGS. .-Housekeepers who
study economy in small things should use
Dooley's Yeast Powder, the best, because
perfectly pure; the cheapest, as every
package is full weight.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

LNDEPRNDENT CANDIDATES.

They shipped off two carloads of Vic
torias yesterday. Five hundred and fifty
sold this season. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUS 0FFor
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
Ridaev and Bladder CompZaints,

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy, StOUpage Of Water, ,IncUntinuance OF Urine,
Brght's disease Albuminuria and in all cases
where there brick-dust deposits, the water Is
thick, cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
Of egg, threads like white silk, or there Is
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there Il prcking, burn
ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small OF the Back and along the LOins.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

Fresh buckwheat, the first of the sea-
son, at Warmers mill. Ask your grocer
for a sack.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
The s. S. Convention.

A convention of Sabbath School workers
and others interested in the Sabbath
School cause, of the Second District, en-
oracipg TIE counties of Bureau, Fulton,
Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Knox, La
Sale, McDonough, Marshal, Mercer, Peo-
ria, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Tazewell,
Warren and Woodwork, will be held in
the Presbyterian church, Ottawa, October
oath, 25th, Goth. Many of the leading
Sabbath School workers 10 the State are
engaged to be present. All who propose
to attend the convention are requested to
send their names to Thomas D. Catlin,
Ottawa, that due provision may be made
| for their entertainments
PROGRAMME.
Wednesday Evening :30-Iheme for
the evening-M hat results sought by this
Ccnyentiou-Short Addresses and Prayer
Tor a blessing on the Conyentiop for a
special Amounting and baptism Of the Holy
Spirit.
Thursday Morning -9:00-ThanksgiviuR
and praise. lO:OO-Organization 1890
shiu Institutes and district conventions =
How made more effectivef
Afternoou-2:OO The Teachers work
In his Closet 2:30--How to study a
Home. 3:l5- Teacher 5 Meeting. 400
Normal Glass.
Evening ;OO-Praise Meeting. 7:3C
How to Teach. 8:l5- The Qualified
Worker.
Friday Morning 9:00-The Superin
tendent's work; Prayer and Praise. 9:3t
Preparation for School. 1000 The
Lesson Review l0:30-Hhe School anC
the Church. ll;0Q-The Pastors work
III the School; in Visitation; 10 the Pulpit
Afternoon-2:O0-A Sunday Schoo
Session-COnventio 10 classes. 3:3O-A
Bible Reading 4;l5-Questions anC
Answers.
Evening-7:O0-Pra Meeting. 49,
obstacles in the work 8:00-Tht
Mighty Helper. S:30-The End in View
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13
The Great Blood Purifier.

Every Drop OF the SARSAPARGLLGAN RESOL-
VENT communicates through the Blood, Sweat
Urine and other fluids and juices OF the system the
Nlgor oil Life for 10 repara the wastes of the body
with new aud sound material. ScrOfula, Syphilis,
Consumption, Glaudular Diseases Ulcers In the
Throat Mouth TumOrs, Nodes IN the Glands and
other parts OF the system, Sore Eyes, Strumorous
Discharges from the Ears, and the worst forms OF
Skin Diseases, Eruptions, Fever Sores, Scad Head
vRing Worm, salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Acne, Black
spots, Worms In the Flesh, TumOrs, Cane ers in the
Womb and all Weakening and Painful Discharges.
Night Sweats, Loss OF Sperm and all Wastes Of the
Life Principle within the curative range OF this
wonder Of Modern Chemistry, and few DAYS use
will prove TO any pereon using II for either OF these
lorms OF disease Its potent power to cure them.
II the patient, daily becoming reduced by the
wastes and decomposition that are continually pro-
crossing succeeds in arresting these wastes and
repairs the same with new material made from
healthy hlOod--and this the SAItSAPARILLlAN
will ana does secure-a cure II certain; for when
once this remedy commences its work of purihca-
tOu and succeeds in diminishing the loss OF wastes
it, repairs will be rapid and every day the patient
will feel himself growing better and stronger the
food digestiug better appetite improving, and flesh
and weight increasing.
Not only does the SARsAPARILIIAN REsoLvENI
excel all remedial agents in the Cure of hronic
Scrofulous, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, bu
g. q hp pplv pnaffiys
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-13

The Victoria has taken the first pre-
MUM at the Dubuque, T S Moines and
St. Paul fairs as the best sof. coal self
feeder For sale at David Don's dwtf
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15

School Commissioners shall meet fol-
organization on the first Tuesday in
January next succeeding their APP
pointment, or as soon thereafter as
may be, and elect a person not a
member of the board, who shall serve
as Secretary, Treasurer and EXami-
ner; andnOtice ofsuch election, sign
ed by the President of the board,
shall be transmitted to the COmptrol-
Ter; provided, that in counties having
more than eighty-five schools, the
board may at their discretion appoint
one assistant examiner and fix his
salary. The board shall meet once
in every school term, and at other
times if necessary, for the transaction
of business each commissioner shall
receive per day for each day of his
attendance at the board, or on com
mittees appointed by the board, such
pay as is allowed the County Com
missioners in the several counties of
the State; provided, that the aggre'
gate amount paid in one year to COM
missioners as per diem, or any other
compensation, shat not erceed an az
erdge Of one hltndred dollars for each
commissioner.
We think this is so plain that even
the members of the School Board
themselves cannot but see that they
are going too far in voting and ac-
cepting mileage.
In this connection we will say that
Mr.. Delawder voted against the pay
ment of mileage when the matter
was before the Board, and that
Messrs. Brydon and Burns voted for
it.
We direct the attention of the COM
mittee, appointed recently, TO exam
inc the accounts of the late Treasurer,
&C., to this matter, and request them
to inquire by what authority this
money was paid.
The people are already heavily
taxed in this county, and ifmembers
of the Garrett county School Board
be allowed to vote themselves this
amount, in direct UiOldtiOn of the State
LaaO, there is no telling where it may
end.
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side, Just to the extent it promises to
widen the existing breach between
him and the representatives of the
Republican party, and not the frac-
ton of an inch farther, however mer-
itOriOus the measures appealing for
their vote. The degree to which the
members of this old Jesuitical, hide
bound organization are com mitted to
sustaining it, right or wrong, is
shown in the unanimity of the Dem
Ocrats of the Committee in favor of
seating Colorado Patterson, whose
claim to an election in accordance
with the spirit of the law is no more
valid than that of massacre Butler.
Both are to have their seats. The
outrage perpetrated would have been
no greater in the Cronin conspiracy
had that trick of the "Reformer"
been successful. The vote excluding
whiskey-sellers from the Capital may
be regarded as a blow struck against
Democratic supremacy, in this way !;
portion of its representatives WHI
absent themselves long enough to OBJ.
tain their accustomed rotations even
at the risk of a partisan defeat for
their side; and if the vendors cannot
be found on the premises they will
be sought at the nearest point out.
side. Many second and third rate
drug stores in the vicinity of their
boarding places find the sale of liz.
uors much the most profitable branch
of trade during the sessions of Con-
gress. Grocery stores ditto.
All evidence thus far elected be-
fore the Naval Court of Inquiry goes
to confirm the now general belief
that the loss of the Huron and the
fearful loss of life is wholly attribut-
able to the ignorance, gross carlesS-
ness or criminal Indifference of the
officer or officers charged with her
navigation.
1t is thought probable that Ku
Klux Democracy will be further
strengthened by the admission of
Eustis before the holiday adjourn
ment, and that the Silver Bill will
be forced through the Senate. sub
stantially as it passed the House be-
fore Saturday night. Its friends have
recovered from the demOralizing
| blow dealt it and anti-resumptioD by
the message; and their present ag-
gressive attitude is, likely, based on
the belief that it can command suf-
ticient votes in both Houses to force
it through, a Presidential veto not
WithStanding.
A meeting held here Saturday to
perfect the organization of Il Green
back Party throughout the country,
was numerously attended by men OF
some note in and out of Congress.
Harrison, the funny Illinois Demo-
crat, has introduced a bill reviving
the income tax.
Holiday trade is brisk, the wealth
err seasonably pleasant, and the pro-
posed recess from the 18th inst, to
the 10th proximo will be more than
ever generally observed, as time for
universal relaxation and rejoicing.
UNDINE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15
The Fall of Plevna.

The surrender of Osman Pasha
cannot be said to come as a surprise,
as the most intelligent of the CORES
pOndents at the front announced it
month agD as a certainty unless he
could cut path of escape through
the lines of the Russian forces or aid
could be rendered him from the out.
side. The movements of Mehemet
Ali and Sulieman Pasha along the
northern slope Of the Balkans evil
IDENTIFY meant thu relief of Pleyna,
and the victory won by the latter at
Elena a week ago seemed to indicate
that he might pierce the Russian
lines and raise the scige; but he fail
ed to make any further advance, and
Mehemet Ais march halted before
he had even come into serious con-
tact with the army on the banks of
the Jantra. Osman Pasha had faith
fully waited for the appearance of
succor near enough to him to warrant
an attempt on his part to strike the
foe by sally from his entrench.
ments, and his desperate rush upon
the beseigerS was the last hope of
escaping the surrender that his de-
feat made inevitable. How well he
has defended his position is told in
the cost at which the Russians OBJ
tain it. Thousands of lives were
lost in the unsuccessful attempts
made to storm the redoubts, and the
defenders have at last only surren-
dered to the famine that became
their fate when the splendid strategy
of the Russians cut off all the aven-
ues through which supplies could
reach them. The cable dispatches
speak of the garrison az suffering
from the extremes Of hunger, and
desperate fighting seems to have
preceded the hauling down of the
colors of the Crescent.
1t would not be surprising If the
great victory for the Gar should be
the virtual conclusion of the war.
Notwithstanding that Turkey loses
at least fifty Thousand good soldiers
by the fall OF Plevna, the armies of
Vehement Ali aud Sue.mNu Pasha
might still be able to oppose the
march Of the conquerors across the
Balkan Mountains and on to Con-
stantinOple; but we may now expect
to see the Great Powers taken def
mite action to bring the struggle to a
close, Russia has won SO tremendous
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an advantage that her ability to
utterly crush the Turkish Empire
can hardly be doubted, and if the
other nations are to save it from that
fate they must intervene now. The
situation Is curious and delicate. The
British newspapers have been COM
planning that Russia, Germany and
Austria are to undertake to dispose
of Turkey without consulting Eng
land at all, and this prospect is all
the more alarming to them because
they have fOreseen the emergency OF
the Sublime Porte being so disas-
trously defeated that it will be glad
to accept the terms dictated by Gort-
schakOff, with the approval of Bis
marck and Andrassy, and England
may take care of herself. After all
the talk of British interests as con
cerneG in the settlement of the East
ern question, it is of course imposSi
BILE that England should step aside
and permit the triple alliance of the
Emperors to decide issues SO momen'
tous as the right of passage through
the Bosphorus and the future of the
Principalities. The time for Lore
Beaconsfield to give public assurance:
of the neutrality of England passes
AWAY with the fall of Plevna, and We
shall undoubtedly very soon heal
that he claims to be heard in the de
liberatious that may be going on il
the Cabinets ofSt. Petersburg, Berlir
and Vienna.-BoHin1Ore Anerican.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
THE FALL OF PLEVNA.

THE FALL OF PLENNA'
LONDON, Dec. l0.-Reuter's Tele-
gram Company has received the fol-
lowing dispatch
BUCHAREST, Monday, Dec. TO-
After severe engagement yesterday
before Plevna, Osman Pasha, who
was wounded, surrendered uncondi-
tionally. The Turks in Plevna were
diving with hunger and cold There
is great Joy here. Bucharest is cover
ed with flags"
"9:40 D. m.-Plevna is now in the
hands of the Russo Roumanian ar
mics"
The Agence Russo makes the fol-
lowing announcement: BOSNIAN
Pasha attempted to break through in
the direction of Widdin. He was at