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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
a Compliment to Prof. Mansi,l.

The Cambridge Chronicle says:
We were not visited by any destructive
storm on or about the 9th inst, when Prof.
Mansin predicted the Old Harry to pay;
but other places were. On the afternoon
and evening Of the 5th, very violent storms
visited Madison, Wis, Bloomington.
Champaign, and other points in this state,
and 10 other states; aud on the It'll a lorna
do of frightful power destroyed the town
of Pensankee, Wis. killing several people.
At Cambridge, on the 5th, the appearance
of the sky and the condition of the all
we're very ominous, but the even balancs
on which a hurricance hung was not dis
turbed, and We escaped.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
TELEGRA.PlEHEIIC.
Photographed to the RocEIssand argus. I
NEWS.

LONDON, July l3.-The Turkish loss
during the siege has been trifing, that of the
Russians is unknown, their fire was most
accurate, and for some days has been
overwhelming, over 1000 shells from fif-
teen and eighteen centimere guns were
thrown into the place in one day. Mukhtar
Pasha proposes to entrench himself and
reVictual Kars for winter At present it
is well supplied with stores and ammuni-
ton, and prices are cheaper than in
Erzerum: the appearance of the troops is
excellent, and their health good; they are
most enthusiastic and the officers seem
well educated the place is almost i'm
pregnable.
LONDON, July 13.-Direct U. s. Cable
Co, to day ratified without division the
adoption of resolutions approving joint
purse with Anglo-American Co., and for
liquidation of the Co. A dispatch from
slams under Gen. Tengukassoff to relieve
the besieged gerrison at Bayazid has
failed, notwithstanding the garrison made
| a determined sortie. Russians after suf.
1erlng severe losses retreated to Mount
Ararat, where they were again defeated
The Turks took many prisoners and six
guns. A new Turkish army is to be
raised for the defence of the Balkans.
LONDON, July IA dispatch from
K&rs July 9Th, says. yesterday Mukhtar
Pasha with is field and mountain guns
and 500 regular and $500 irregular cavalry
and 80 battalions of infantry, advanced
from Kirkbunar to Wahrankale, miles
south of Kars, and this morning, Mukhtar
Pasha rode in, leaving his forces intrenched
at Wahrankale. Sir Arnold Kendall,
British military attache also came in and
went over the batteries on the Karidaih
redoubt. The eastern most position, is where
the bombardment has been heaviest.
Yesterday there was very heavy firing on
both sides. The Russian headquarters
are at Zaine, miles to the northeast, buI
their batteries are advanced to within 4,
900 yards east.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13

HAVANA, July I3.-It is reported
Generals Maxine, Come and Vincent
Garcia, leading very large and we'll ap-
pointed forces. have forced Tricta and in
yaded Cinco Villas territory. A battle
was fought at the crossing 10 which over
six hundred Spanards are said to have
been killed, among them Brig. Gen'l,
supposed to be Mendinna Since then an
other encounter has taken place and con-
siderable lrepidation prevailed at shead
quarters here. Gen'l Martinez Campos
is reduced to q mastery inactivity from
the decimated condition OF his troops;
discomfort is rampant among almost all
classes Of people; the financial stringeney
is becoming serious.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
rhetPrestdent on Civil Service.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July Ia. P.
Hamilton, secretary of the Kansas Re-
publican association, called on the presi-
dent to ascertain whether the civil service
rules applied TO persons holding Offices 10
various state associations. The president
said if the associations we're Of such a
character there was no objection to their
continuance, but politics must be esohewed.
The president distinctly stated that no
political service can be rendered by gov
eminent emp4oye at any time while he holds
such position, even though it doesn't in
terfere with his duties, as it is Lis, the
presidents, intention to forever divorce
politics and civil service so far as in him
lies the power.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
LOOK OUT FOR COUNTERFEITs {!

The public are cautioned against another coun.
tereIt which has lately made its appearance called
W. b. FarreIl's Arabian Eminent, the most danger
Gus Of all the counterfeits because his having the
name Of Farrell, many viii buy it III good faith
without the knowledge that a counterfeit exists
and they will perhaps only discover their error
vhen the spurious mixture has wrought its evil eff
fects.
The genuine article is manufactured only by H
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 II. g
before Farrell's thas-H. G. FARRELL sand hi!
signature on the wrapper, oil other are counter
feis.
agents throughout the United States.
E5y- Price 25 and 80 cents, and 81 per bottle.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, vii age ant
hamlet In the United Statss in which one is not al
ready established. Address II. G. Farrell as above
accompanied with good character, responsibility
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
scHENcK's SEA WEED TONIC.

In the atmosphere experienced here during the
summer months, the lethargy produced by the heat
takes away the desire for wholesome food, and fire.
quent perspiratons reduce bodily energy, psrtiou-
lary those suffering from the effects Of dehilitata-
ting diseases. In order 10 keep natural healthfql
activity Of the system we must resort 20 artificial
means. For this purpose Schencks Sea Weed Ton
c il very effectual few doses will create an ap-
petite and give fresh vigor TO the cnervated body.
For dyspepsia, IL is invaluable Many eminent
physicians have doubted whether dyspepsia can be
permanently cured by the drugs which are gener-
ally employed for that purpose. The Sea Weed
Tonic in its nature is totally different from such
drugs 1t contains no corrosive minerals or acids
in fact it assists the regular operations Of nature
and supplies her deficiencies The tonic in its ma
ture so much resembles the gastric juice that 1t II
almost identical with that fluid. The gastric iuct
is the natural solvent which in healthy conditiol
| OF the body CAUSES the food to be digested; anC
when this Juice is not excreted in sufficient quaint
ties indigestion, with all its distressing symptom
follow. The Sea Weed Tonic performs the duty o
the gastric juice when the latter is deficient
schenck's Sea Weed Tonic sold by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
weather pronani11t1an.

WASHINGTON. July 13.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and so
night:
Indications for the northwest; Falling
barometer, warm southerly winds, and
clear or partly cloudy weather, followed al
upper stations by rising barometer, colder
north winds and rain areas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
Fearful Railroad Accident.

ST, LOUIS, July 13.-The southwark
bound passenger train on the St. Louis u
Cairo narrow guage railroad jumped the
track on an eighteen foot trestle yester-
day, six miles from Murphystown, and the
whole tram, excepting the locomotive, was
precipitated into Rattle Snake creek.
Almost every passenger on the train was
injured. Charles Pink, express messen-
ger, was injured internally and will prob
ably not recover.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
Esq, Barker, of Canton, Ill, says j

Mr.. Fl. G. Farrell's Arabian Liniment has cured
some bad cases here, which every other remedy had
failed in one was white swelling and contracted
cords in the leg of boy II years old The leg had
withered away, and was so contracted that he had
no use OF it. Three doctors had tried their Skill up
when the bows father induced to try II. g. Far
rells Arabian Imminent. Before the first bottle was
used up he came to Mr.. BIS store, and the first
words he said were, Mr.. Barker, want all that
Lnment you have in the store; the one bottle got
did my boy more good than all that had ever been
done before" That boy is now well and hear
IT, and has free tse of his legs. 1t is good fof brui
SEES sprains, cuts, burns and swelllngs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cav loss Of manhood, &C, will send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. Thia great
remedy vas discovered By missionary in South
America Send q self-addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN Station D, Bible House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
Executed for Murder.

CHARLESTON. July l3.-David PENCE
and Georg Stevens, negroes. who brutally
murdered young man named Edings.
near here, May llth, were executed this
morning: they were baptized by Catholic
priest with whom they left confossion.I
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13

THE ARGUS Jon PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads.
Bill Heads, Law Briefs. and all other
kiRds 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, 1877-07-13
Indian Wharf.-The Government Authorizes
a Call for Volunteers

WASHINGTON, June ia dispatch
from Lewiston states, Gen. Mcdowell
has been authorized to call for from 200 to
500 volunteers in Arizona or Washington
Territory, according to necessity; it is also
stated officially that Joseph's band has re-
ceived considerable reinforcements; from
other kilograms it seems there has been
great trouble in forwarding troops. The
cabinet considered these facts as soon as
received here, aud ordered call of 200
volunteers to be made as was recon-
.mended by Gen. Mcdowell, and that. he
should have authority to increase the rum.
Der to 500,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
Sympathy OF the Colored Citizens with
Cuban Patriots.

New YORK, SulY ia strong delega
ton of colored men waited yesterday
upon the executive committee Of the
Cuban league and gave formal expression
to the sympathy of colored residents Of
this city with struggling Cuba Petitions
will be sent to President Hayes and con.
gress urging upon the government to take
such action as will tend most speedily to
wipe out forever the foul blot of slavery
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
Confessions of the SILK and Lace Snug.
glers.

New YORK, July l3.-Through the con-
LESSONS made by several members of the
silk and lace smuggling ring trunks have
been secured containing a mass of invoices,
bills of lading, cancelled checks. and pri-
vate letters These papers will be used
to secure the arrest of the implicated par
ties and as evidence against them in pros
aaution
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13

New YORK, July lat is semi Off
cially announced that the Pennsylvania
Coal Go. will sell 100000 tons Of Pittston
coal by auction on the Goth inst, and that
the Delaware, LackaWana j. Western
Railroad Go. will follow suit with 10000
tons of Scranton coal on the 9th,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
Mexican Border Troubles Suppression
ofRaids

BROWNSVILLE, July 13.-General's
Canales and Devin have come to an agree
ment regarding the suppression of raids,
aud they think they ecan the render pass
age of troops unnecessary. Cauales thinks
the orders to General Ord, disrespectful
to the Diaz government, but valves that,
and will aid our authorities to insure
peace. 1t is generally believed Genera
Escobado will attempt to prepare az
expedition to invade Mexico,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
FLUID LIGHTNING.
LUln lIenTTvyIve

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 81 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, 1877-07-13
FINANCIAL
S25. SEQ. $500. $500. $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FROTHINGHAM
& CO, No. II Wall street, New York publish
handsome eight page weekly paper called tne
Weekly Financial Report, which they send free TO
any address. In addition to large number OF edl-
tofials on financial and other TOPICS 1t contains
ggry full and accurate reports of the sales and
G,anding of every stock bond and security dealt IN
at the Stock Exchange. Messre. FRoTHIsGHAM q
Co.. are extensive brokers Of large experience ana
tried Integrity In addition to their stock broker.
age business they sell what are termed Privileges
or puts and Calls" now one of the favorte meth
DDS Of legitimate speculation. Their advice IS val
liable, aud by following it many have made for
unes-[ New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
sun PAIN OF 10 YEARS STANDING CURED BY Fl. G
FARRELL's ARABIAN LINLMENT.

Mr. H. G. Farrell, Dear Sir: had been afflicted
with the '.Sun Pain" for the last ten years could
never get relief except by bleeding; but by the
OF H G. Farrell's Arabian Iiniment, applied over
the temples about three or four times day, it was
| went into the stable one night to apply 1t TO 8
horses sore leg, and being very lame he stumbled
and fell against my legs, crushing and bruising
them so badly that they turned black as my hat,
rendering them pOwerless. l applied your Lini-
ment, apd was well enough in few days TO go
about again as usual. 1 also crushed my finger IN
a shocking manner, by letting back log fall upon
it; your Eminent soon healed it up, though.
LaSalle, Peoria Co, III. JOHN b. M'GEE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13

RICHARDS g So6RREcKS Drug ana BOOK So
can be left for the ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by o. j. Beardslee. Bust
ness notices should be handed in by noon to en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
The Montreal outrages-proposea Indig
nation Meeting

MONTREAL, July 13.-The arrests have
been fewer than was expected during the
night, which passed away comparatively
quiet. The coroners inquiry in Hackett's
case has been postponed until tomorrow;
Orangsmen and presidents of the national
societies held conference this morning for
the purpose of calling an indignation
meeting to condemn.the mayors inefncieney
in protecting life yesterday. Boone. re
ported dead, will probably recover.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
Exchange of Bonds.

New YORK. July Is. The treasurer of
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific rail
road company says over 100000 of the
7 per cent. bonds have been exchanged for
the 40 year skies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
Mining accident, aaa Death of Two

SEDAr1A, Mo-, July l3.-Two convict
miners working at J. & B. Prices mines,
at Talmadge Station, near Sedalia, Mo-,
were crushed to death, yesterday by the
caving in of the roof of mine il which
they were working
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13

Printing, Binding and Blaak-Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

EVERY FAMILY should at once procure O bot
tie of the great Arabian remedy for man and beast
called Fl. G. FARRELL's ARABIAN LINTMENT. 1t al
lays the most intense pains in few minutes, re-
stiff joints; 1t penetrates the flesh to the bone
relaxes contracted cords, cures rheumatism and pal
sled limbs of 20 years standing; also tumors swell
ed neck, enlargement of the glands and is the bes
medicine for ailments of cattle discovered, Gu
ring sweeny, spavins spint, and all diseases which
require an external application,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
CanphOrineI

Is the most effectual remedy sold, ig luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most u9ilcate iaDrlc'
diately relieve and cure rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, SpTRins ana Bruises,
BuDions and Chilblains, Eruptions OF the SKIN
Pain in Guest, Back Or Limbs, Burns and scalds.
For sale by ali Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
ST. LOUIS 3 ROCK ISLAND RI.
pEoRIA 4 RocK ISLAND RAILWAY.

SHORTEST ROUTE TO THR EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Eastern Ex. so n. m. Mail & Ex 100 D. M
Mail Ex. 1'40p. m. Western Ex. 5:55 D. m
Way Freight $40 a. m. Way Freight 1928 D. m.
The 500 .. m, train makes close connection at
alva with B & Q, for Aledo and Keithsburg
also at Peoria with & ], for Jacksonville, Spring
cid, st Louis and oil points south and southwest,
arriving in st Louis ct 1900 pm.
The 80 train makes close connection at GalvR
with & Q X Z, for the west; arriving at Quincy
at 9:45 p M, also at Peoria with B & W, and T
P d w, for points east aud southeast,
RocK ISLAND 3 MERCER CO., 3. 3.
Leave Rock Island at 100 m, and 100 P. m. Ar
irving at Gable at II 10 q. m, and 600 p. m
Leave Cable at $50 q. m, and 1913 p. m. Arriving
at Rock Island at $40 a. m and 500 p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
MATHEWS
n CTRPPA EI0CS |

Gives a splendid gloss and finish to all starched
goods, making them WHITTIER AND CLEARER than
wax or anything else, and prevents the iron from
sticking. Trial bottle free.
Put up in 4oz bottles, price 15c. Sold by Gro
GERS apd Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
Railroad Time Table.
CHICAGO. Roox ISLAND 3 PACIFIC 3. q.

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
Assoc q. m. 4:S0 p m; and s:S5 p. m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
at $40 q In. 1910 a. m, and 800 D. m. Train
arrive from the east as above
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.

WESTERN UNION RAILROAD,
FOR RACINE & MILWAUKEE,.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Day Express and NAL. 1905 An 600 AN
Nlgnt Express. fO:15 p $3.50 Pm
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 1918 connects with the train arri-
wing in Chicago early Monday morning No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
Island to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
this tram.
ST. LOUIS b RocK ISLAND B..
como SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At SUI q. m. and 6:15 p. m. daily,
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
At9:sO ., m. daily, and 9:15 p. m.
STERLING TRAINS LEAVE
At 4:9O p. m.
ARRIVE FROM STERLING
At 1O:4O Am
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-13

The Committee on Poor House made
the following report which was received
and adopted
Your Committee on Poor House, to
whom was referred the following bills, have
carefully examined the same and find
them correct and would recommend that
the CLERK be directed to issue orders for
the several amounts.
A P Fisk & Co., $I3 81, Simon Hirsch
5 90. N Holmes rs co. A Steel 2 IL, b
20 Wivili & Co % %, G Speidel q %
VIM Myers Is 90, Hugh Caughey BIB AZ
Geo Herbst q so. Il G Coss ID IS, Me
McIntire I 40, w s Bailey 200 90, Johr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-27

SECT. 5. Any shareholder, who has not received
loan from the association wishing to withdraw from
the same may do by givihg thirty days notice of
his intention SO to do, when he shall be paid the
amount he has paid into the association, and such
proportion of the profits the shareholders may
vote less the amount of any fines and charges pro-
vide1 at no time shall more than one half the funds
in the treasury be applicable to the demands of
withdrawing members, without the consent of the
directors. Upon the death Of shareholder, his
legal representatives shall he entitled to receive the
full amount paid in, with six per cent interest
the same, first deductng all fines and charges that
may be due thereon; or such representatives, may as
sumo and pay future installments under the same
rights and liabilities of deceased. The money re-
ceived for the shares of a deceased shareholder,
the shares themselves, the may be, shall de-
scend to the persons and be distributed in the
same manner that money received from a policy Of
life insurance on the life Of deceased person now
does by law.
SECT. g. When no applications are made to bor-
row the money. in the treasury. at any monthly
meeting of the directors they may invest such money
as they may deem for the best interests Of the
citation.
SECT. Z. Minors may hold shares by trustees, and
at least two shares of each shareholder shall be e-
empt from attachment and execution.
Approved February 8, 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-27

under the provisions of this act is sufficient Therefore
otherwise he shall divide such amount pro rata
among such orders in full discharge thereof. After
such order has been drawn, the city or town may
recover against the or keeper of any dog con.
cerned in doing the damage, the full amount thereof
SECT 6. All fines and penalties provided in the
preceding sections may be recovered on complaint
before any court of competent jurisdiction in the
county where the offense is committed.
SECT 7. Section seven, chapter six, of the revised
statutes relating to the assessment and collection of
taxes and all acts and parts of inconsistent with
this act hereby repealed. [Approved Feb 8, 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-27
CHAPTER 2O6.

AN ACT to amend section sixtyive of chapter eight
cen of the Revised Statutes, relating to damage on
ways, as amended by chapter two hundred and fif-
teen Of public laws of eighteen hundred and seven
ty-four, and chapter ninetyseven ofpublic laws Of
eighteen hundred and seventy-six.
Be 1t enacted, &c., as follows:
SECT. l. Section sixty-fve of chapter eighteen of
the revised statutes, relating to damages ways,
amended by chapter two hundred and fifteen of the
public laws of eighteen hundred and seventy-four,
and chapter nnetyseven of the public laws of eight
hundred and seventy:six, is hereby further
amended, SO as to read follows
SECT. IS. If any person receives any bodily in
jury, suffers any damage in his property, through
any defect want of repair sufficient railing, in
any highway, townway, causeway or bridge he may
for the same in special action the case,
to be commenced within one year from the date Of
receiving such injury, suffering damage, of the
county or town obliged by law to repair the same if
the commissioners of such county or the municipal
officers, highway surveyors or road commissioners
of such town had twenty hours actual notice of
the defect or want of repair; and any person who
sustains any injury damage, as aforesaid, shall
notify the county commissioners Of such county, the
municipal officers, some ore OF them, OF such
town, within fourteen days thereafter, ny letter or
otherwise, In writing setting forth hls claim tor
and the nature and location Of the defeo which