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SPECIAL N~T1cES.
Schenck's Mandrake Fills

VIII be found to possess those qualities necesss-
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prompt to start the secFetions of the liver, and
give q healthy tone 20 the entire system. Indeed,
1t is no ordinary discovery in medical science to
have invented remedy for these stubborn COM
plants which develop all the results produced by
q heretofore free use of calomel, mineral justly
dreaded by mankind, and acknowledged to be de
structive in the extreme to the human system.
That the properties OF certain vegetables comprise
all the virtues of calomel without its injurious ten
denotes, is now an admitted fact, rendered indis-
putable by scientific researches; and those who
use the Mandrake Pills will be fully satisfied that
the best medicines are those provided by nature in
the common herbs and roots OF the fields.
These Pills open the bowels and correct all bill
ous arrangements without salvation or any of the
injurious effects of caomel or other poisons. The
secretons of bile is promoted by these pills as vii
be 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 O.
pills. Prepared only by II SchenCk & Son, q
their principal office corner Sixth and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, and for sale by all druggists anC
dealers. Price 25 cents per box.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
Commerc1al Conventlon ,

New ORLEANS, Deo 5.-The CONNER
clal Convention was called to order by the
President, Gen, Fitz Hugh Lee. The fol-
lowing resolution was introduced by B. f.
Lenehan, of Iowa:
Resolued, That this convention recon-
mend a liberal appropriation for the i'm
provement of the Upper Mississippi and
the completion of the Dubuque bar. and
that in our Judgment the use of dredge
boats for the removal of sand bars and
deepening the main channel in the Upper
Mississippi is most beneficial, and thi
liberal appropriations be made for this
branch of the service in future; that these
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
HEAVY FAILURE.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nee. 5.-Sackett,
Davis & Co., one of the oldest and heav-
lest manufacturing jewelry houses in the
city have made trust conveyance of the
firm and individual members for the bene-
fit of their creditors. Liabilities about
$220,O The firm estimate their proper
ty at three times that amout it in this city
Chicago, Newark, N. j., Jersey City and
other places. Unavailable real estate is
said to be the chief cause of the embarr-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

CLEVELAND, Dee. 5.-The professional
league of base ball players adjourned to
meet at Cincinnati next year. The rules
adopted dispense With foul bound catches.
Resolutions of sespeet to the late Lewis
Mescham. of Chicago, were passed. w.
A. Hubert was reelected President. The
Spauldiug league ball was adopted for the
season.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 5.-At 10 D. N,
0'Leary completed 268 miles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Dec g.
wheat-steady and firm; No red ssX bid; Nc
spring S31s bid cash; s3sS Jan; 94k Feb.
Corn-Firm; BIZ cash; 31h Jan
Oats-Nominal; 20 cash; 2O1s bid Jan.
Rye-Unchanged.
Barley-Strang9r; 97Gl91M.
Pork-weak and lower; 65 cash s2k July; 6
OH bid Feb,
Lard-weak and lower; s 65 cash; 5 7s1z Feb.
Whisky 05.
LIVE STOCK.
RHogs-Receipts 10000; light 2 5O92 90; heavy !
50G2 75
Cattle-Quiet; receipts $3.50; common to choice
to shippers s5g4 sc.
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The Strike Continues in Chicago NO NOR
Hogs Wanted at Present.

The Strike Continues in Chicago no more
Hogs Wanted at Present.
CHICAGO. Dec, 6.-The strike at the
stock yards continues, and this morning
Armour & Co., learning that their men
proposed to quit work Immediately dis
charged them and hired others. There
are rs, 900 hogs on sale at the yards, and
the Stock Yards Transit Company have
notified all railroads to take no more hogs
at the place of consignment until further
notice, there being no accommodation for
them. At present the uuprecedentedly
low prices for provisions, packers do not
care to engage more heavily in business
than necessary, and there is no probability
of the strikers getting terms from them.
1t is reported that the men are only wait
ing for some advances from the employers
to go back at the old terms,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

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, dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
$50 Reward.

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood. Liver, Nerves. Kidney and
Urinary Organs. and $500 will be paid for
a case they will not cure or help, or for any
thing impure or injurious found in them
Hop Bitters. Test it. See Truths" or
Proverbs" another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Indications foi
the upper Mississippi valley, partly cloudy
weather, areas Of light snow, variable
winds, mostly northerly. stationary or lower
temperature, rising, followed by stationary
or falling barometer. For lower Missouri
valley, partly cloudy weather, cold anc
northerly, shifting to warmer southerly
winds, followed by failing barometer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
Po1ifica1

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.-One hundred
and eight delegates, claiming to represent
trade unions in all parts of the country.
met tonight to form a national political or
ganization. They decided to call natio-
nal convention to meet about the middle of
next month, either in St. Louis or Chicago,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

THE LIVER is more frequently the seat
of disease than is generally supposed, for
upon its regular action depends, in a meas
ure, the power Of the stomach, bowels,
brain, and the whole nervous system.
Regulate that important organ by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator, and prevent
most of the diseases that flesh is heir to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
California not in favor OF the Texas 3
Pacific z. z. Subsidy.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.-The cousti.
tutional convention to day tabled reso.
luton requesting California senators anc
representatives to support CONGRESSMAN
Stephens bill granting subsidy tothe Texas
Pacific.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

In our new line as Merchant Tailors we
are now prepared to show the nobbiest
style of Fall suitings ever shown in Rock
Island. We guarantee all fits and al
prices that cannot be equalled.
aug.6 MITCHELL & PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

tions and companies and to communities
and individuals un named who in our great
distress aided US by word or act, the peo-
pie OF New Orleans, as with one heart, feel
gratitude unspeakable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
COMMERCIAL

Wheat-Dull; Noe red Dee 07A.
Rye-Steady; No 9 western SO
Corn-Shade eesies; western mixed 41M 047.
Oats-Firmer; mike western 29M0S1h.
Pork-About steady; T25
Lard-Dull SOS
Whisky-1 07M.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

The Very Respectable Citizen of Troy, n
Y, Indicted:
TROY, Dec, 6.-President Vail of the
defunct merchants and mechanics bank,
has been indicted; also deputy sheriff
Murphy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

"Dashway" all opium preparations and
give only DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup to the
Babies. It is the only remedy which con-
tains no opiates and is reliable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
Last Nights Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.

BERLIN, Dec, 5.-The Emperor Wilt
am, alighting at railway station, was met
by the assembled legislators and officers of
the government and made a speech,
thanking them for their sympathy in his
great affiiction and insisting that the un-
healthy spots in the social system can only
be healed by the strong hand of the law.
In the parade past the palace appeared a
large number of Americans, bearing the
stars and stripes. DEGREES have been pro-
mulgated announcing that the Emperor
resumes the government from to-day and
thanking the Crown Prince for his success
ful and devoted performance of the em-
perial functions and his diligent observ.
ance of the principles laid down by the
Emperor.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec, 5.-The Journal
de st. Petersburg and Golos ridicule the
idea of Gen. Kaufman's recall from bis
command in Turkestan. The GoIoS says
Russia has as much right to ask for Lord
Lytton's recall from lndia as England has
for the recall of Gen Kaufman. The
Journal de st, Petersburg expresses che
belief that Lord Lytton's whole policy OF
forcing the Ameer to enter into relations
with Great Britain was determined long
before the Russian embassy was sent tc
Cabul and that the latter was a mere pre-
sext for the position now assumed by Eng
land.
| SPAIN
MADRID, Dec. 5,-Three persons have
been arrested on the Portuguese frontier
having in their possession documents EN-.
mating from the internationalist centre q
| New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

Life for the Hair
At Thomas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
Milwaukee Market.

MSLwAUKEE. Dec. 6.
Wheat-h0Ac lower; hard 93az No !. s6A; No
2, SIX cash; S41S Jan.
Corn-Steady; 31h.
Oats-20.
Rye-43.
Barley-S5.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

Pixies TooTHoHE DROPS cure in on
minute,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

SCOTLAND.
EDINBURG, Dec. 6.-The Scotman's s
London correspondent says: In influential
quarters it is believed the arrangement with
Russia for the settlement of the Central
Asian question is on the tapis. and is
likely to assume the form of partition of
Afphanistan
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06

Office and Depot, 109 Fulton street. New York.
Sold in Rock Island by Benser & Thomas, Otto
GrojaD, C.ISpeidel, and E. Breunert mwf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-06
New z EOr9 Market.
New YORK, Dec 6.
FINANCIAL.

Gold 00L
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-30
The Tricks If the Gramgers.
[Chicaeo Trihune osth ]

Verify the tricks of the trade are numerous.
and experience has thorou ghiy demonstrated
that the granger is susceptible to them as
the most inverate of city sharks. 1t is not
every day, however, that these tricks arc
brought to light. SO clever is 'ye'' countrvman
to hide up all clues. However, one developed
Saturday is exceedingly rich, and quite
smart as it will undoubtedly add many dol
lars to the pockets of the parties interested.
One ltlnerant paragraph of the ules governing
the inspection of grain in the city of Chicago
reads:
IN case OF mixture of spring and winter wheat IL
viii be called spring wheat aud grad. according to
the quality thereof.
This rule was passed to prevent the country
shippers mixing spring grain with winter, the
usual difference in the price of the two being
&c to 12c per bushel in favor of winter. But
at the present time spring wheat is worth lust
~ cents per bushel more than winter wheat for
spot delivery, simply because the market for
spring is practically cornered. On Saturday
morning large amount of winter wheat came
IN, and 1t was noticed that a great number of
the contained a few bushels of spring
wheat carelessly mixed in with tho top layer of
winter, SO that when the inspectors were called
upon to grade the they We're obliged to
grade 1T spring Enthusiastically reduced it's
quality-but at the same time add about $40 to
the value of each car GA = There was consider
other circumstances the shippers would not
have been particular alb ut the rule being
carried out SO CLOSELY, but they found they had
a good thing on the city chaps, and certainly
made the most of it. 1t is very likely that a
large number of car 10 Ids treated in precisely
the same manner will arrive ut Chicago be-
| tween now and the LIST of August-some say as
high as 800 car loads will be in by Wednesday.
Where the wheat was No. 2 of course it could
be utilized by the shorts 10 fill their contracts,
and in all probability receipts therefor would
be legal-tender on No. spring wheat con-
tracts, for the reason that equity admits of fill
ing contract with better article than the
contract calls for. The rule is very impor-
| tant one in the general run, and it would seem
unwise to change it, as some suggest. 1t is
fine point discovered by the countrymen,
and they should be accorded credit therefor,
and also not forget in the future that the smart
and tricky operators do not of necessity reside
in the commercial circles.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-30
THE SPORTING WORLD.
Rarus' Great Feat at Cleveland--Oth er Rae.
ing Events---The League Base Ban Rec.
ord and Games Yesterday.
The Turf.
RARUs AT CLEVELAND.
Especial to Chicago Tribune. /

lSpec1al TO chicago Tribune.
CLEVELAND, July 27.-The performance of
Rarus to-day in the special-speed race was the
most wonderful ever seen, and has placed that
horse on the pinnacle of fame, SO far as trot-
ting is concerned. Owing to the heavy rain of
yesterday morning, the track was far from be-
ing in frst-class condition for fast time TODAY:
and although John Splan, Rarus' driver had
promised to equal Goldsmith Maids 2:l4 if the
track was good, nobody expected that he would
accomplish the feat to-day, with the track
still heavy from yesterdays rain. Lula and
Great Eastern had also been entered in the
speed purse but were both withdrawn, the big
bay horse being the only one to answer the
judges bell. No description of. the heats is
necessary, as they were trotted without skin
or break, the first in 2:l4115 the second in 2:l5.
and the third in 2:l4; the time of the last heat
being equaled only by Goldsmith Maid PA at
Mystic Park, Boston, September 2, 1874. But
1t should be remembered that the Maid record
which was unappIoached for nearly four years,
was made In the second heat the FIRST mile hay
Ing been done only for exercise and preliminary
warming up. Rarus. on the contrary, was sent
three heats at fearful speed over slow track.
and trOtted the third faster than either of the
others. and faster than a third heat was ever
trotted before. His first heat was also the fast
est first heat on record, the third heat the fast
est third heat, and the was the fastest three
consecutive heats on record, beating Goldsmith
Maids 2:l6, 2:154, 2:l5, at Buffalo, in 1876, by
two and three-quarter seconds. Thus Rarus has
IN one race lowered the record for first heat.
third heat, and three Consecutive heats.
AT the close of each heat in to-day's race. both
horse and driver were greeted with applause.
and when the white face of the big gelding
went under the wire in 2:l4, the entire crowd
stood up and yelled itself hoarse.
RUNNING AT SARATOGA.
SARATOGA, July 29.-The purse race for maid
ems, two years DID, three-quarters of mile,
was won by Florida, Boardman second, Lulu
third. Time1 :191s.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-30
lRY Mail. 1


Milwaukee Special July 27) Chicago Tribune.
There is still no break in the July wheat cor
ner. On wheat, though there were some sales
at S1.l219 and Sl.l4 to-day, but no settle
ments. The day was quiet one except
among spectators in August and Septem Der
options. The bears hammered away at the
market Tor those months. and affected con-
siderable break and both classes of options
were lower than yesterday. This method Of
attacking the corner, however had no ap-
parent effect, except as the McGeogh party a..
lowed few small lots of July wheat to slip
out OF their hands at the figures named All
parties fought very shy, McGeogh akins some
offers to sell the market GOWN. but they were
taken at their value, and nobody accepted. All
parties are gathering their resources for tho
last three days Of the month.
The receipts were liberal, reaching over 3d.
ooo bushels, but had no effect on prices The
pohcy or the bears in greatly overseling the
August market, as means of effecting lodg-
ment against the July corner. is hardly intel
ligible, and does not appear to be at ali effect
I've. Previous declarations have been to the
erect that McGeogh int ded to force settle
ment up to $l.25, but there are no indications
or the extent to which he will go in applying
the squeeze to the shorts. The general esti-
mate of blcGeogh's profits are considerably ex-
aggerated Thus far good judges think that
ne may be SlOO, 900 ahead his dea His
homestead near this city and his big dairy
farm In Greenfield have been mortgaged for the
past two years for upwards of $4,000, and tho
whole amount was paid off u couple of DAYS
ago.
The heavy shorts include c. J. Kershaw, W.
T. McLaren, Tom Oliver, and other parties W ho
have been belaboring the August and Septem-
Der markets.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-30
The Prospect IN IO,cft.

DIES MONIES, Ia, July 29.-Reports from
various portions of the State give discouraging
accounts of the prospects of the wheat crop, but
claim a good yield for other cereals. The in
tense heat and rains of the past week or more
are the cause Of the damage to wheat. Some
fields of hundreds of acres will not be worth
cutting, while others will yield all the way
from five to thirty-ive bushels, according to
the time Of planting, winter wheat being
generally cited as being average
crop of thirty bushels per acre,
but spring sown wheat is estimated
in different counties, generally at one third and
one-half the crop of 1876. Farmers are work
Ing night and day and Sunday, and although
tramps have flooded the State, men cannot be
got to harvest for wages varying from $3.50 to
$3.50 per day and board.
DUBUQUE, July 29.-Reports from large
number of towns in northern Iowa show the
loss OF wheat of from 20 to 30 per cent. Most
OF the reports say that the average yield will
be about fourteen fifteen bushels per acre.
In some localities the wheat will not be cut,
but these are exceptional cases. while in other
places the prospect for good crops is better
than it was a week ago. All reports concur in
the statement that oats, barley and corn will
be magnificent CROP
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-30
NUMBER 1877.
THE WHEAT CORNER
THE BIG JULY DELL APPROACHING
ITS TERMIN4TION.
how 1t was Worked in Milwaukee Ye.t.,.
day No Telling what will Happen To.
Day-The Granger Trick by Which
Winter Wheat Grades No. Spring.
Especial Telegram to the Globe, !

Especial Telegram to the Globe.
MILWAUKEE, July 29.-The announcements
.nls morning, that considerable rain had fallen
IN minnesota and Iowa during last night, and
'naS Inc weather was unsettled to-day, had
very powerful influence ON the wheat market
during the early session. Foreign markets were
reported tame and inclined to weakness, but
this had no apparent effect on the market The
general feeling seemed to be that reports pre-
Viousiy received as to the condition of crop.
had been greatly exaggerated. yet it was be-
heved that serious damage had been done.
Later IN the day reports from tie country con.
tinued to chronicle serious damage to the crop,
which encouraged buyers to some extent,
August and September options were
the favorite deals, the closing sales being
1880 for the former, and $500 for the latter.
There was good inquiry for July options, and
transfers were made at S1.l6@1.17. There wa.
also some trading in cash wheat at OIL. l6 for
No. z. Wheat in store to-day $4,000 bushels,
and charters for $4,000 bushels. There is no
indication tonight as to the intentions # the
Clique for tomorrow. Some dealers ex,ress
the opinion that there will be sharp advance
In July options, and that if McGeoch think,
the shorts will stand it be will force prices.
There is too much uncertainty about his
future course to justify any prediction.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-30
THE WASHINGTON RIOTS.
Furnishing the Turbulents-Every Thin
Quiet-Card from Supervising Architect.

Furnishing the Turbulents-Every Thing
Quiet-Card from Supervising Architect.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-Several rioters were ar
raigned in the police court to-day, and John H.
Graham, prominent in the disturbances was
sent to Jail for three weeks. Cohen, arrested
Saturday night, and who is regarded as the
leading agitator, was not ready for trial. and
his case is postponed till tomorrow.
1t is not believed there will be any further
serious trouble. The police authorities con-
tinue to take extra precaution to prevent
breach of the peace.
MIR. Hill, the supervising architect of the
treasury has published card concerning the
work of excavating for the new bureau of en-
craving and printing, in which he says: Il
understand that the rate paid by the con-
tractor is from S1.00 to Sl.25 per day. If,
on account of the scarcity of employment, any
number of men are willing to work for these
wages, it is right to do SO and no one has a
right to or should deter them from
so doing. will, SO far as
am permitted by law, see
that work is let SO that workmen may have
fair wages and prompt pay, but if by violence
and riot workmen are prevented from working,
the result will be to delay the work and thus
deprive willing workmen from an opportunity
of earning their bread.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-30
MEXICO.

A Revolutionary Band Defeated and
Leaders Killed and Wounded Gen.
Escobedo at Monterey.
NEW ORLEANS, July pa Galveston Ne,cs
Brownsville special says: 1t is learned from
reliable sources that the 9th, Jose Marie
Amoder, Miguel Palacois, Padro Martinez and
Estamaho Martinez, revolutionary leaders,
with 800 men, attacked the town of Rial D.:
Cahonez. The AIexicans were defeated, Amo-
der and Palacios killed and Estamaho Martinez
wounded.
Gen. Escobedo arrived at Monterey on the
23d and is confined in tn, palace of De Ga.
berlo. He is furnished with comfortable quar-
tiers and receives courteous treatment from his
captors. 1t is expected he will soon arrive in
Matamoras enroute to the City of Mexico via
Vera Cruz steamer.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-30
THE HARVEST.

Good Progress Being Made in the River
Counties Severe Injury Reported to
Spring Wheat in Iowa.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
WINoNA, July 2).-Dispatches to-day along
the river division of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railroad, from Dakota and Lamoile to
Langdon, report about one-third of the wheat
in the yield will average from ten to fifteen
bushels per acre. Reapers were running all
over. the county on Sunday. Raining and
cloudy to-day.
Three hundred harvest hands landed here
yesterday from the steamer Northwestern.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-30

1he Cnlcagos, after tour games with Hankin-
son on second, have restored Little Mac to that
important position, to the decided strengthen.
ing OF the club, as the record of Saturday S
game IN which he played, shows. The Tribune,
speaking Of the change, says SIT certainly
improved the team to put Mcclellan on second,
and yet he would have had two errors had not
Start made a couple of remarkable catches off
low and badly-thrown balls.''
GAMES YESTERDAY.
Boston, July 29.-Base ball Bostons 8, Mil
waukees O..
CHICAGO July 29.-Chicagos 12 Indianap-
oils 9.
SYRACUSE, N. y, July 29.-stars S, Lowells 8.
UTICA, N. Y. July 29.-Uticas 3, Manchesters
3. Game called on account of darkness.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y. July 29.-Rochesters 4,
Springfelds 2.
Great 4chierement by a State Fai, lttrac-
LONDON, July 29.-Capt. Bogardus' score to-
day in the pigeor shooting match with Capt.
Shelley is the highest ever made in England.