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The New York herald., 1878-09-15
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The New York herald., 1878-09-15

JCoR NEW ORbsANs DIRECT, MORGAN LINE
u sieamsbp HUTCHINSON, Capt an falooi, on eatur-
day, ep,en,ber ~, oner toll rom p y ~ North
Evcr iasurance NJ lowest rate w or oen p'cy WIN
Atlantic Mutuu iusurnnce Ccmyany or ftcSht or tur
ther inform apply 70 BO0ERr MOR0AN, Agents.
pier SO. North River.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
YELLOW FEVER

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 1.-THE peoples
concert and festival. given tomorrow af-
ternoon and night for the benefit of the
yellow sufferers, will be the occasion of q
general holiday and promises to net a
great sum of money. President Hayes
will attend.
New 0RLEENs, Sept ll.-Weather
cloudy and chilly with stiff northwest
wind all day. The deaths include 81
minors, % being under years. Among
the deaths are Matilda Isdore, aged l3,
second daughter of the late Ed. Barnes
and FIVE year old son. of E. r. South
may6, of the Howards,
BANToN ROUGE. Sept. l1.-Board of
Health report, official, for twenty-four
hours ending 9 this morning: New cases
81, deaths B; total cases to date, SIT; total
deaths 35.
CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-Total subscription
to the relief committee, $37 1856; from
other sources $l0,5Il; total, $47, ,667.
This is exclusive of the picnic funds ol
yesterday.
New YoRK, Sept. ll.-Reports from
all points show the continuation of liberia
contributions for the yellow fever sufferers
The Wenton Ice Co., of Boston, is sendini
ffty car loads Of ice to Memphis, which al
the railroads carry free.
NASHVILLE, Sept. H.-No further case
Iof sickness among refugees here from tn,
lSouth. The Hickman mail agent, a. >
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
Maine Election

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 1.-THE house
stands now. 65 republicans and two demo
Gratis supporting the republicans 81 demo
Gratis and SO greenbackers. Five are not
reported, of which two are known to be
greenbackers. This makes 81 republicans
to 81 opposition. Some hard money DEM
ocrats may affiliate with the republicans,
The charge of fraud in Ward Four leaves
chance to change four votes to republic
ans. which would give the republicans q
majority on joint ballot and permit them
to elect state officers, providing the two
republican democrats acted with the re-
publicans,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
Another LATTER.
Chapin's Richupaiba.

The new and remarkably successful
remedy in genital urinary, kidney and
bladder affections, is rapidly superced-
ing all other preparations. Its remark
able power and soothing nature, pro-
ducing quick relief and sure cure. Its
economy and simplicity (requiring no
medical fees) and its unvarying GER
tainty, it is attracting attention every
where, and is now employed largely by
the profession. In cases of impure or
diseased discharges, 'Chapin's Injection
Fleur" is to be used with Buchu-
paiba," and to remove any taint of
mercury or syphilis that may exist in
the system from past illness, use
"Chapin's Constitution Bitter Syrup
Sold by Druggists at 81. each by ex.
press on receipt of price. Advice free.
See circular with bottles. Address E.
s. Wells, So Barclay street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
Atohison, Topeka - santa Re Railroad

n 0bO4ASOAS 4ORSAS -. SesASS = y As14A4oH6 .
PUEBLO, COL, Sept. l2.-This afternoon
at 3 o'clock the first train on the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad reached
Trinidad, From the commencement ofthe
work at La Junta up TO the present time
the company has pushed the track forward
with all possible vigor, and the grade work
will still continue. No halt will be made
at Trinidad, but the work will be pushed
forward towards Los Vegas, distance Of
1873 miles, with all possible speed; no halt
will be made at the tunnel through Patton
mountain, but the road will be carried by
system Of switchbacks over the top OF the
mountains, distance three and half miles
while the tunnel will be but two thousand
feet long; the grade of the switchback
branch is three hundred feet to the
mile, and will be worked by mountain en-
eines especially designed for the purpose.
Contracts for the work from Trinidad &c
Los Vegas have all been awarded, and il
is the intention of the officers to have the
locomotives reach Los Vegas by the 1st oi
April 1879.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
Goodman. sick for several days, died this

Goodman, sick for several days, died this
morning.
CBTRo, Sept. 1I.-In answer to anxious
inquiressfrom various points DE-. Denning
had the following statement: The cases
at Mr.. Porters which were reported as yel-
low fever, are only bilious fever, and the
usual type of this part of the Mississippi
valley. They are all convalescing and
have had no symptoms of yellow fever.
No fever in the city, and with the present
cool weather the general feeling is that
Cairo will escape.
PORT GIBSON, Sept. 11.-Please tender
to friends In every part of our country a
thousand thanks from a thousand grateful
hearts for the liberal donations which will
be definitely acknowledged when we can
do 80 through the local press. Our papers
are not issued at present. Please say to
all that when the remittances of which we
have been advised come to hand we will
have enough and no further assistance
will be necessary. JAS. A. GAGE,
President Howard Association
HOLLY SPRINGS, Sept. 1l.-There is a
great deal to say, but little time to prepare
10 and the wires are crowded. We are
blessed with the most faithful of opera.
tors. Some time | will speak of him.
Death list yesterday and to-day. Is; new
cases, IL. Tell them who have helped US
to accept our prayerful thanks. We have
no banks Our bankers are dead No
postofice order arrangements. Send funds
by express. Need doctors. supplies and
nurses. w. s. HOLLAND,
Chairman Relief Committee.
MEMPHIS, Sept. ll.-There are at this
date $500 sick to provide for and 10000
well people to feed. The average increase
of eases is 100 and the average deaths 100
per day. No signs of abatement of the
fever, though the weather has turned
cold, hopes are entertained that the back OF
the epidemic has been broken. The total
daily expenses of the Howard association
and citizens relief is about $ll 900 a
day. We have on hand about $55, ZOO,
enough for FIVE days. Contributions are
coming in at present at the rate of ST.
500 per day.
MEMPHIS, Sept. 1.-The weather has
been cool today, which was favorable to
the sick. The official report of 1.-THE board
of health shows l04 deaths and 65 new
cases, of which l2 were colored. The med.
ical corps of the Howard association re-
port 2l2 new cases.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1.-THE Howard
association reports 277 new scases to-day,
including sick and destitute.
GRENADA, Sept, 1l.-Since yesterday
there have been four deaths and five new
cases.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
SPECIAL NcT1cES.
sUHENCK's PULMoNrC sYRUP

SCHENCK'S PULMON1C SYRUP,
FOR THE CURE OF CoNsUMPTIoN CoUGHs AND
COLDS.
The great virtue OF this medicine is that it ripens
the matter and throws 1t outof the system purfies
tne blood and thus effects cure.
ScHENCK's SEA WEED Tonic, FOR THE CURE OF
.s. DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION &c.
The Tonic produces healthy action of the sto-
mach, creating an appetite, forming chyle and
curing the most obstinate cases Of Indigestion
ScHRNoK's MANDRAKE Pills, FoR THE CURE Oh
LIVER COMPLAINT. &C.
These Pills are Alternative, and droduce healthy
action OF the liver without the least danger theJ
are free from calomel and yet more eficacious il
restoring healthy action of the liver,
These remedies are certain cure for Consump
ton, as the Pulmonic Syrup ripens the matter ant
purffies the blood. The Mandrake Pills act upor
the liver create healthy bile and remove all dis
eases OF the liver, often cause Of Consumption
The Sea Weed Tonic gives tone and strength TO the
stomach, makes good digestion, and enables the
organs 10 form good blood; aud thus creates
healthy circulation of healthy blood; and thus
creates healthy circulation Of he healthy blood
The combined action OF these medicines, as thu
explained, will cure every case of Consumption 4
taken in time, and the use of the medicines perse
vered in.
DR. Schenck is professionally at his principa
office, corner Sixth and Arch SITS Philadelphia ev-
cry Monday, where sll letters for advice must b.
addressed Schenck's medicines for sale by al
Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
state Conventions

BOSTON. Sept. 12.-The executive com
mittee of the democratic convention, yes
terday, decided that under the call for a
state convention no person known to be in
favor Of nominating through the democrat
icsconvention, as candidate for governor
or for any state officer, person who is
not a recognized member of the democratic
party. should be entitled to sit or vote in
the democratic state convention.
CONCORD, N. a., Sept. l2.-The demo
cratic state convention assembled this
morning. Hon. Hosea W, Parker was
chosen president Hon. Frank A. Nc
Keon was nominatedfor governor by accla-
nation. Hadly B. Fowler. David FL.
Young and r. Peterson were nominated
for railroad commissioners, also by acclama-
tion .--
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12

CINCINNATI, Sept. 12.-H. w. Bleitz of
Memphis, who was taken to the hospital
Sunday with yellow fever, died last eve-
ming. 1t is stated that very malignant
type of fever has broken out at New
Richmond, Ohio, small place twenty
miles frem this city, up the river; of the
six or seven persons attacked up to this
time five have died. The vile of Rev. DR.
Lows, and servant girl oe next door
neighbor, died Tuesday. Shortly after
the wife and sister of Mike McGlone,
where the servant died, were attacked and
died. A daughter of DIR, Kincaid was
attacked but recovered. The patients
turn yellow, and before they die present
the peculiar symptoms OF black vomit
The physicians pronounce the disease bill
Iious fever, however.
| KNOXVILLE, Ills, Sept. l2.-At con
cert given in this place last Tuesday eve
ming, for the benefit of the yellow fevel
sufferers, sixty y-four dollars was received
4 this will be applied to sum OF one hun
i dred dollars already raised, and as soon q
a subscription already started is completed
will be sent with that to the Howard
Association.
PERU. Ill, Sept. I2.-Since Friday lest
1.-The citizens have raised 1863 for the south
ern sufferers, and the same has bee
nIaced by telegraph subject to the order c
the Howards, and still the good work goe
on, :, !,
i NEW ORLEANS, Sept 12.-Weathe
clear. cool, and windy. New cases 2ls
deaths 81,
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. l2.-The ther
mometer marked 609 degrees, but sti
breeze dissipated all hopes of frost !
which lies our only hope for the cessatio
of the plague.
i From P. NJ. yesterday to noon to -da
62 deaths are reported, among whom al
q several of the most prominent citizens
! such as DR.. b. w. Avent, Judge Robel
Hutchinson, Capt. A. {. Lacey. Prot. L
8. Francis, and Capt. VIM. Elliot; Sists
Vincentia Is also dead. Rev. s. Landrun
: pastor of the Central Baptist church wi
s. taken sick about midnight while watchiu
z ty the bedside of his dying con: Herbe
IS. Landrum, city editor of the AUntdnc'
breathed bis last at A. NJ.
III Nurses from southern cities continue
, arrive and are much needed.
!; DR.. j. w. Woodward, resident phys
clan, is down with the fever. Hon. /
7 Casey Young, M. C, is confined to bis be
but has NOT the fever.
]. A cool breeze il blowing and hopes q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
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The Universal Pain Extractor.
Note: Ask for Ponds Extract.
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yARICOSE VEINS. II Is the only sure cure.
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TOOTRACHE, Earache, Neuralgia,
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:sNEslCKANS of all schools who are acquaint-
Cd with Ponds Extract OF Witch Ha-
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blatns. Frosted Feet, Stings Of En.
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I Hands, Face and indeed all manner Of
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Complexion.
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without it, IL Is used by all the leading Livery
Stables, Street Railroads and first Horsemen
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Harness or Saddle Chafngs, Stiffness,
Scratches, Swellings. Cuts, Lacerations, Bleed
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house. Let It be tried once and you win never
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Ponds Extract blown In each bottle. 1t s
prepared by the only persons living who
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all other preparations of Witch Hazel. This is
the only article used by Physicians, and in the
hospitals ofthis country and Europe.
HISTORY and Uses OF Ponds Extract,
In pamphlet form sent free on application to
PONDS EXTRACT COMPANY, %
Maiden T.ane. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
wAsHTu0Tou.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The collector
Of internal revenue at Cairo viii be allowed
TO transfer his Office to some other point in
his district in case the yellow fever should
spread there.
Gen. James Longstreet has been COM
missloned revenue agent and assigned to
the district Of Georgia, vice Revenue Agent
Spencer, removed 20 Louisville.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1.-THE battalion
drill at the fair grounds yesterday was be-
tween the home troops and attracted a
large crowd. A battalion of the Second
Illinois regiment, Col. Quirk. from Chi
cago, will arrive here to morrow morning
aud compete for the prize. The drills to-
day we're by companies, the Governor &
guard of Springfield, Ills, and the Belle
vile guards of Belleville. Ill. These ex-
ercises will continue till Friday, when the
award of prizes will be made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
Congressional nominations, State Cor
vention, ett

BoRDENTowN, N. j, Sept. ll.-H. B.
Smith. the greenback nominee of the Sec
ond Congressional district has been en-
dorsed by the Democrats.
Tne Republican convention of the Sixth
Congressional district nominate Cortland
Parker.
NASHVILLE, Sept, 1.-The state Re-
publican Convention this afternoon nomi-
mated DIR. E. NJ. Wright, of Chattanooga
for Goyernar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
A Benefit for rheo. Thomas

New York, Sept. 12.-Theodore Thorn
as bad benefit concert at Gilmore's Gar
deD last night, at which he had the service
of Miss Emma Abbott and Signor Ire
giia, and the assistance of the New York
Philharmonic Society. A fine programme
was performed with an orchestra of ninety
The garden was crowded, there beinG
about six thousand people present, and
Mr., Thomas had very substantial benefit
as we'll as a most enthusiastic reception
which is all the more significant just nov
as hopes are still expressed of retaining
him 10 this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
The President at milwaukee,

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 1.-THE President
and train arrived here amid the firing of
guns at the Soldiers Home, and an almost
impenetrable crowd welcomed the party
at the depot in cordial manner. An i'm
posing procession formed, composed large
ly of military and veterans, and escorted
the President aud party lthrough the prin-
cipal streets to the residence of Mr.. Alex
auder Mitchell, where his party will be
guests during their stay. The reception
as whole was one OF the most enthus-
iastic which the President has received.
In the evening the President drove to the
Newhall House and from s to 10 received
publicly with Mrs. Hayes. Being called
out by the assembled people he made a
few remarks on the balcony and then went
to neet about thousand representative
Germans, who asked that they be per-
mitted to see him. Gen. Winker intro
duced him with patriotic words of endorse
ment for the general course followed by
the administration and for his recognition
Of Carl ScburZ, for which they wished tC
express their thanks and promise theil
support. The President responded tha
he believed Sehurz would give him grea
aid. He l1aned on Schurz with confidence
(Lopg continued applause, during which
the President retired
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12

Ihave subjected REEDS AROMATIC BTT-
TIERS to chemical analysis, examined the
different substances from which it is man
ufactused, witnessed the process in its sue
cessive stages, and can truly say that the
process is the best possible. and that the
Bitters contain nothing deleterious to
health. but only such substances as are
known to react favorably on the system.
X. 81. CHTTTENDEN. Instructor 10 Chem
istry, Yale College.
June oath, 1876.
GEO. w, NJ. REED & Go, Sole Proprietors
New Haven. Conn,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12

DIAMoND.-The best in the world
SO acknowled By all who have tried EvoRY' s
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
(trade mark as there are worthless imita.
tions offered for sale. The genuine i.
prepared only by DR.. A. f. EvoRY & Co.
30 Hall street, Brooklyn. 2. y. Boz
5062, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. SO cents a Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
MASSACHUSETTS.
areenback Convention.

BOSTON, Sept. 1l.-After the nomina-
ticn OF Gen. Butler, for governor the mat
ter OF placing candidates in the field for
other state offices was referred to the green.
back club. The committee to wait upon
Gen. Butler to notify him of his nomipa-
ton reported that he was engaged in the
supreme court and could not atted the con.
vention. but would make a reply at an
early date.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12

OGDENsBURG, Sept. 12.-Senator Blaine
addressed about one thousand people at the
fair here to-day; he devoted himself
largely to financial matters, and made nc
reference to the result of the Maine elec.
ton; address was enthusiastically received.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12
Last NIGHTS Dispatches.
FOREIGN.
The Eastern Question.

ATHENS, Sept ll.-All soldiers on fur
Tough, numbering over $500 are ordered
to rejoin their regiments Immediately. The
government announces that the measure is
merely precautionary, but some official
journals say it is necessitated by Important
reasons,
SEMLIN. Sent. 11.-Russia has advised
Servia not to disarm, and promises to con-
tinue her subsidies.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, Sept. lI.-A frightful colliery
explosion occurred to-day at Abercarne
near Newport, Monmouthshire,
There were 81 men 10 the pit. of whom
eighty have deem rescued The pit is on
| fire.
LONDON, Sept. 1l.-Ten more miners
bodies nave been recovered The body oil
one boy was recovered The fate of the
remainder may be judged from the fac
that the explorers found fourteen horses
dead only few feet from the foot of tht
shaft. The air in the mine is very impure
The loss of life in colhery disaster is un-
precedented in South Wales The mum
Der of dead is estimated at $50 Two o
the rescued died from their burns. 9th
ers are in a precarious condition. Their
is not the slightest hope of recovering an.
more alive, as the workings are very intri
cate and extend over three miles. So fa
only about seven corpses have been recov
cred. The explosion occurred soon Eafte
noon. Those on the bank knew it by th
rebounding noise and the ascent of dens
volumes of smoke. All people in the dis
ltrict rushed to the pit mouth in consterns
ton. The scenes of distress are indescrit
able. According to the latest adviees th
pit is still burning and the managers ar
discussing the propriety of flooding 1t, q
it seems certain that all the men are eth
burned to death or suffocated. Floodin
will probably be briefly delayed until th
last hope is abandoned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-12

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels. Blood. Liver, Nerves. Kidney and
Urinary Organs, and $500 will be paid for
q 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, 1878-09-12
Railroad Acciden Z

New YORK. Sept. i2.-An accident oc-
Cured on Long Island Southern Railroad
two miles from Hunters Point this morn
ing; the engine and three cars were thrown
down the embankment; one man killed
and several seriously injured.