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CONGRESSIONAL.
Mr.. Blaine's ResOlul fOns Comes
Up in the Senate.
A Lively and Bitter Discussion
Ensues in Which the Demo.
Gratis Grow wrothy.
Mr. Blaine Desires a Full and Free
investigatIon.
SENATE.

WAsHlNaToN, Dec. l6.
AT the expiration OF morning bnsi-
ness the resolution of Blaine in re-
gard to elections in the South was ta-
ken up.
After q brief colloquy the amend
ment Of Thurman was agreed to with
out division.
Conkiing submitted an amendment
to have the investigation made by q
| committee of nine Senators instead
of the judiciary committee. Agreed
to. Yeas 81. nays 20.
Mr.. Wallace moved to lay the reso-
tion Of Blaine on the table. Davis
(W. Va.), McCreery and Wallace vot.
ed in the affirmative, and the others,
both republicans and democrats In
the negative.
MIR. Blaine then submitted an
amendment authorizing the commit
tee to take testimony by itself or by
any subcommittee, and to visit any
portion of the country, when such
visit may, in their Judgment, faciii-
tate any portion Of the object in ques-
ton.
Mr.. Butler moved to amend the
amendment SO as to provide that the
committee or any subcommittee
thereof shall cit with open doors.
! Mr.. Blaine-Will the Senator ex.
plain his motive?
| Mr.. Butler replied that his motive
was to have q free, fair and full in
vestigasion.
Mr.. Blaine opposed the amendment
of Butler, and said there might be q
case where witness would be en-
barrassed by testifying openly. Very
many men who had been intimidated
1t the polls were more intimidated
on the witness stand. He would
leave the whole matter Of open ses.
sicns of the com mittee, with the COM
mittee itself.
Mr.. butler said he understood the
Senator objected to tho amendment
because certain persons in certain
parts of the country were willing to
testify secretly, but not openly. The
Senator chad spoken abou, what 80
and so had alleged in regard to de.
priyipg citizens OF their rights
There was not q particle Of proof OF
the fact. He (Butler) RS senator.in par,
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18
AWeeKLYllar

WEENOY 6J8T
Of United States patents issued ia
the inventors of lows. for the week
ending Dec. Sd, 1873, and each pat
ent in the list will bear that date.
Reported expressly by telegraph
for the COURIER, by A. b. Evans &
Co., Patent solicitors, Washington
D. C:
VIM. II. Gray, Tams City, Grating
Implements.
s. d. Csrris, Keota, Garden Rake.
r. 8. Hazen, Sr., Calamue, Nut
Locks.
REISSUE.
Geo. Warner. w. Liberty, Grain
binders.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18

The exact number of counties in
Texas is still matter of dispute
One authority says 226. Ore Of them
10 - large % the state Of Massachu-
Hnkfa
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18

CaIoAso, Dec. IT,.

CaIoAso, Dec. II.
{ By Telegraph
Wheat-steady; No. 2 spring S21k
az cash 825t JAM, 82A Feb.
Corn-weak, easier; Box cash, 3Ok
Jan.
Oats-stcady go cash, 2Ok Jan.
Rye--flrmer 42k.
Barley-irregular; 96H.
Pork-heavy, lower new 81 6S cash
and jan, Z Is bid Feb.
I4ard-weak, shade lower; IS E
cash, 5 52h jan, s GO Feb.
Whisky-$l 06.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
discretions OF youth, nervous wsaknsss, early
decay loss OF manhood. etc /, ! will send recipe
that will cure you. FREE or CHANGE This
great remedy was discovered BY = missionasy In
south America. Send seifsdda envslops
to the Rev. Joseph T Inma station .. Bibis
House. New York City, ncvss7s-dAw1y
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18
Reduction In Express Rates.

New YoRK, Dec. IA. The express
companies doing business between
this city and the west have agreed
upon 3 new schedule ofreduced rates
on west-bound freight, to take effect
Jan. j. The new tariff for ono hun
dred pounds as compared with pres
ent rates to some Of the principal cit
ior fn1tAwa.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18

MIENEAroLIs, MINI, Dec. a.
Porter Guernsey, aged l5, son of a
prominent druggist, aud Florence
kWyckof, aged 16, daughter of the
4 noRbyterian clergyman ut Lake City,
3 kstiQg lag6Eher last evening
Their bodies were
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. l7.-Some bills
having been introduced and referred,
consideration was renewed Of the
Geneva awari bill and Kiefer advo-
Gated the majority report.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18

The manufacture of jewelry from
the pure blood Of the OK is flourishing
in Germany. The blood is dried, re,
duced to powder, and then moided
and polished.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18
Gold at Par.

New YORK, Dec. l7.-At 1890 to-
day gold sold at par the first time
since the suspension Of specie pay
ments in 1862.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18

Eighty thousand head Of cattle WAS
the presenta Texan cattle king gave
to HE daughter on her marriage.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18
Two ch,idren Drowned.

The classifications of packages and
running time will remain unchanged.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1878-12-18

Best s1x-CoRD SPOOL COTTON. Il Il csls-
brstsd for being sTHONG ELASTIC. and Of
UNIFORM STRENGTH. II has been awarded
Medals at the great Expositon.. from the Arst at
Paris, In 1885, to the Centennial at PhllLdelphia
IN 1876. In this country CLARK's o. n. T.
SPOOL COTTON is widely known In all sections
Tor its Superior Exec lence in sachine and Hand
Sewing. Their Millsat Newark, N. j.. and Pals
ley, Scotland, are the largest and most complete
In the world. The entire process Of Manufacture
IL conducted under the most complete and careful
supervision, and they claim for their American
production as least an equal merit to that pro-
duced ut Paisley Mills. A
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15

and treacherous blow inflicted upon the
debtor class At the instance and for the
benefit Of The monied interests, and in that
sense II deserving offeprobation and In
dignant rejection. But whether its repeal
at this late day would be of any practical
benefit is extremely doubtful The ques'
ton of sdiscontinuing the national bank
system. and the substitution OF greenoacks
for whatever amount of paper money shall
be permitted to circulate, is much more
pertinent to present issues. and is one on
which the democracy generally would be
very fairly united. ia s.a'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15
An Undeniable Truth.

You deserve to suffer. and if you
lead miserable unsatisfactory life in
this beautiful world, it is entirely your
own fault and there is only one excuse
for you, your unreasonable perjudice
and skepticism, which has killed thou
sands, Person knowledge and common
sense reasoning will soon show you
that Green's August Flower will cure
you of Liver Complaint. or Dyspepsia.
with all its miserable effects, such as
sick headach. palpitation of the heart,
sour stomach, habitaal cOstiveness,
dizziness ofthe head. nervous prostrat-
ion, low spirits, &c. Its sales now
reach every town on the Western Con-
tinent and not o druggist but will ell
you of its wonderful cures. You can
buy Sample Bottle for 10 cents.
Three doses will relieve you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15
DANIELS
Improved Foot Protector

Reasons why all should use the Foot Protectors
Prevents Chiils and Fever; prevents Diptheria :
prevents rheumatism; prevents Sweating Of the
keets prevents Cramps In the Feet: prevents Corn
bun1ons, Chill blains, Damp Feet, Gold Feet pre-
vents taking Cold, and the serious Ills which follow
colae, prevents fatigue, and renders Walking 1
pleasure. Saves more Hosiery than ten times the
eeet 81 the Foot Protector. Saves stains from
stockings. thereby saving labor in washing
Iney are economical, luxurious and coEnforfable.
For Ladies and Children they particularly rec
commended for they will often save eickneas iasnas
ing from Damp Feet b S - =
Manufactured only by A. n. DANIELS, Sole Pro.
prietor. HARTFORD, 6,oNN. 3 5sfes S $500 =
Sample pairs sent by mail, postage paid. "a auv
part Of the United States on recent Of aS ceuaa 81
. pairs Tor 81. When ordering, please give siTe-
Gent OF Ladies' size.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15
HARRISON PAINTER,


constipated bowels, inward piles, cos
tiveness, fevers, torpid liver, yellow
ness ofthe skin and eyes, indigestion,
dyspepsia, and all arrangements of the
Tar and Sarsaparilla pills" Unlike
many other purgatives. they do not ir-
ritate the stomach and bowels by fire.
quent use. They keep the system in
the healthy condition by arousing the
torpid liver to healthy action and ex-
polling by tho bowels and kidneys the
matter that poisons the foundation of
life. Be particular to obtain sSwayne, s
pills" price rs cents box. at all lea
dings druggists, and in Rock Island by
John Bengston. e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15
Thursday. August Is. 1873.
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

ULmUwhhlbU. OIAlG llIvMItt
For State Treasurer,
EDWARD Z. lCRONKRETE,
or stephenson.
For superintendent OF Public Instruction,
SAMUEL NJ. ETTER,
#HN or Mclean.
For Clerk Supreme Court-Northern Grand
Division.
HIRAM r. ENOCH-
OF swinnebago.
For Clerk Appellate court-second District
JAMES n. WASH,
OF Livingston.
For Congress,
CHARLES DUNHAM,
For State Senator,
LEWIS WILSON.
For Representative,
j. TODD.
COUNTY TICKET.
sheriff,
GEORGE NJ LUkEN,
Coroner,
WILLIAM BEARDSLEE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15
wrsr1Ra UNION RAILROAD.


t. - + LHAvE ,t,o ARRIyn
Oav Express and Mall S:4OAM eco An
NSSht Expreaa .1O:15 pm 5:46PM
The night express leaving Rock leland every
Sunday night at 1878 connects with the train arr
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland to Chicago. Through tiekets only good on
thistIen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15
Democratic Central COMMITTEES.

HEADQUARTERS STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
SPRINeRIELD, june /, 1873.
The Democratic State Central Committee have
secured permanent rooms In the building formerly
occupied by the State Law Library, on Fifth street.
and competent clerk will be In attendance. 1t lie
suggested that the Democratic newspapers OF the
state forward to the secretary copy Of their issues
to be kept die for information of committee and
isitors. The county central committees Of the
state are requested TO at once place themselves In
communication with the committee.
Address correspondence to
A. oRENDoRFF, Secretary.
Springfield, Illinois.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15
socx rsrAND 3 xrscns CO.. R.s.

Leave Rock Island at 100 9. m and $3.50 p. m. Ar
irving ut Gable at1l 10 q. m, and 500 p m.
Csaye Cable at ESQ O. M, and 1915 p. M Arriving
at Rock Island at 40 .. m. and 100 p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15
East and South I
TAKE THE
Rock Island & Peoria
|. B. & w. ROUTE.

NJ EALeayes Champaign, 100 a n Danyflle,
~ Ue ~ Ts40 am. Arrives IkDIANAPoEas II 100
. M cTSczKNA1z, 20 p m; lLouzsyILLEs S:45 pm.
No "A Leaves Galva, 500 m; Peoria s:15
paign. "a p IA; Danville, a:l5 m. Arrives at
INDIANAPoIIs, 5:55p M cIEcTEEATI, fo:3 m;
LOUISVILLE. II: 10 p m: NAsHvILLE 5 20 m Day.
ton II 40; 2 m; Columbus. IL 45 ms Wheeling,
4;S5 m PITTsBUR0. z: so m; BALTTMoRE, T:35 D
n WASHINGTON, 9:U7i M: PHILADELPHIA,
$40 p m; NEW YORK, ll:fS "A CIeyeiand. s.l0a
e e Bszalo fo6 n: AIoany i2:z5 "a Ent oNh
- cLeavee Rock Island, l 80 b M; oalya
~ We % 4:Os p m; Peoria res m Daily;
BlooD ington, 1896 n Champaign IL rs d m; Dan.
vile. so m. Arrives IHDiANAPoLIs. 4:a0 9 m;
vile, 30 m; Day.on, ESQ a N Columbus. IL As
m; Wheeling S:a5 m; PITIsRuRG, 7:45 m;
BALTIMORE, 7: 45 m; WASHINGTON. Tb0 & m;
PHILADELPHIA 1855 am: N lsW YORK. 10 IS am;
oaeseiapa, ~ 10; Buffalo % n Albany, $40
~ Rsc1IaIFs cHAIR sLEEPIse Cans, with State
apohs. SEs.s-- a -4s-'1-es-,.r-7-
Close connections made by Nos. and 6 at Dan
vile, reaching Terre HauIe, Vineennes and Evans
vile, and by No.6 % lafayette, Logansport, Fl
liBee.
The / B. q W. IL the only line running its trains
through 70 Indianapolis without change
When Travelling take the shortest route inst pre-
sents equal advantages and convenience Of Through
cars. The 4 B. ~. is the shortest through line,
ana reaches all Eastern cities on - quick time as
It's competitors, without excessive speed and with
the advantage OF the FINEST OUTFIT OF THRoURe
CARS IN TIE WEST. .5lf al.t.sslsE la
our NEW MAP-EoLDeR, giving full information
.sHOw TO REACH TIE EAST AND SOUTH
GEO. b. WRIGHT, Receiver.
JOHN w BROWN. Gen'l Pass d Ticket Ag'.
e. ]. BuFoRD Western Agent, Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15

My wife has had no attacks since taking
DR.. Bells Fit Cure. She IS recovering
under his treatment. advise all the
afflicted to try it.
HARRISON PAINTER,
Independence, Ind
Price 81 90. Address Specific Medicine
Co., st, Louis. Mo.
Use Elixir of Honey for Asthma aud
Bronchitis. iyld&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-15
Rocx ISLAND \ rEozIA Railway.

Throh F'ht 9 so q. m. Galys Ac, $3.50 a, m.
Mail q Ex. 1-50p m. Mail Ex. ISIS p. m.
Galya Ac. $50 D. m. Thro'h F'ht 4.45 D. m.
The 80 D N train makes close connection at
Galva with c & @ for points west; arriving at
Gaesburg at 500 p m; at Burlington q:i5 m; at
Keokuk 9:25 D M; and at Quincy 9:40 m; alPo
making close connection at Peor with q w
una T p q w roads for all points east and south.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-11-23
Pension Omce.

Mr.. Bentley, the Commissioner of PEN
sions, has completed his report for the year
ending June 30, 1878.
The number of new claims of all classes
filed during the year was 1900. OF these
1S,Sl2 were original invalid claims, being
more than double the number of the same
class filed in either of the four years from
1871 to 1874. AS many as 1920 were for
service in the war of 1912. One in six only
were the claims of survivors, the balance
being those of widows. Claims to the num-
Der of 43, 764 were settled at an average cost
for salaries of Sl0.15 per case. The average
cost in 1877 was S12.Sl, and in 1876, SILL.
The saving through the increased efficien-
cy of the office, including the reduction in
the salary appropriation, of $3s.550 in 1877
over 1876, was S1S3, ,050, and in 1878 over 1876,
including the reduction of the salary fund of
So, 800, was S340, ,172. The number of cases
settled in 1877 was % Ia per cent. greater
than in 1876, and in 1878 56 per cent. greater
than in 1876.
OF pension agencies was reduced from 5S to
is, saving in salaries for the year $l42, coo,
making an aggregate saving in the bureau
for the year of S4S2,172. Since the CONSOLE
dation the pensions have been paid more
promptly than before. The pay service has
advanced to high degree of efficiency.
The Commissioner is of the opinion that the
reduction in the rate of the agents compen-
sation made in the Appropriation bill for the
current year can not be maintained without
injury to the service, and some further al
| lowance should be made for their expenses.
On the Both Of June, 1868, there were 223,
99S pensioners on the rolls, a reduction of
2,645 during the year. 1t Is expected that
| the number will increase considerably dur
| ing the current year on account OF the lS12
pensions.
l The amount paid for pensions during the
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-11-23
Pnst-nmce nennrtment.

The annual report of Gen. Thomas J.
Brady, Second Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral, for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1878,
has been prepared for the Postmaster Gen.
eral. 1t appears that the cost on land tfans-
portation for the year was Sl6;0S4 OIL. The
Increase In the number OF railroad; steattii
boat and stage routes over the previous year
was 6S3, in the aggregate q length of 9;l4B
miles, and in annual cost S649, ,126.. The ap-
preparation for railway mail transportation
during the year was 81, ,250,000. The actual
cost, so far as adjustments were completed,
was s., ,566, ,595. The amount appropriated
fer the current fiscal year is 80, 100000 1t is
definitely ascertained that 500, 900 addition
al will he required to cover the cost of serv-
ice for 1879. II no further funds are sup
piled by Congress, service TO the above
amount must be discontinued, 1t is esti-
mated that SIC, ,250 900 will be required for
1880. The aggregate estimate for mail
transportation and items incident thereto
during the next fiscal year is $40, $50 900.
The total amount appropriated for the cur
rent year is about $2,000,000 less.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-11-23

Valley, California, are making tp a
large quantity of this adulterant of cof-
fee, for the San Francisco market.
North Carolina has for some years
been shipping eotton-seed oil to Italy,
in clarified state, where 1t is used in
place of the more expensive olive oil.
1t has of late begun shipping peanut oil,
"A Winterset Qowa) man has in
vented and secured patent on pro-
cess by which leather may be tanned in
ten days. A company to use the new
invention has been formed in Des
Moines. s.fe
American paper manufacturers are
buying in Canada ell the poplarwood
they can find: They pay 60 cents q
cord in the tree, and thus the farmer
reaps return for wood that is almost
valueless for fuel. Considerable guam
titles ere being shipped from Burford.
The head Of a large ftirtiiture house
in New York says the export trade in
furniture is Constantly increasing. A
few years ago not fiiore than three
houses in this country shipped to South
America; now there are over hundred,
and they have nearly driven out of the
market English, German, and Austrian
dealers, especially in the chair trade.
Business with Australia and other coun-
tries is elso increasing. The manufac.
turers of German silver and silver-plat-
ed ware, in Germanyj report an Inn
provement in the condition of their
business. This they attribute to the
beneficial effects of the protection offer
ed to the manufacturer, in devising and
offering designs, by the new trademark
clause Of the German patent law.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-11-23

year was $26, $50, ,192. TO-. OF this amount,
$240, ,901. .3B was retained from the pensioners
and paid to claim agents for their fees.
The special Investigation Of fraud Under
Section 4,T44 Revised Statutes, cost $685.
235.S0, and resulted in saving Of 1892 OCT. 80,
besides the discovery that many claim agents
and other persons were guilty of violations
of the Pension law. A considerable num-
ber OF these persons have been convicted
and punished by the courts, and many
others by suspension or permanent prohibi-
ton from practice in the Department Of the
Interior. -H
Considerable space is devoted IN the re-
port to the claim agency system; and to all
explanation OF the act of Congress of June
90, 1873, reducing the claim agents fee FROM
so to $40, and changing the plan of collec-
tion so rs to have agents collect their own
fees instead of having them collected by the
Government through the pension agencies.
The Commission approves of the ACT, and is
OF opinion that it will greatly benefit both
honest claimants and the Government.
The Commissioner reviews his recon :
mendation of last year and the year before
for an entire change in the system of settling
claims by dividing the country into dis
tricts, and sending into each district sur
geon and n skilled clerk to examine the
claimants, and to collect the testimony In
support of the claims. He also renews sew
eral other minor recommendations of his
last report, and makes the new recommen-
dation that the biennial examinations be dis
pensed with. He thinks they are no longer
necessary.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-11-23
No Cause to Cry.

Yesterday afternoon boy of 10, who
had been caught out in the soaking
rain and well drenched, was standing
in doorway on Michigan Avenue,
wiping his eyes and nose by turns, when
second lad about his age came along
feeling good deal worse.
"W-what ails you?" sobbed the sec
ond, as he halted and looked the other
over.
II got all wet, and I've l-lost
cent,n was the reply.
) sis that allP" indignantly demanded
the first; q then you'd better run home
you hain't got no right to ery!"
s'B-but you are c-crying tool"
ell know it, but my father run for
Office yesterday and g-got left! When
| cries / have suthin' to cry about
suthin' that affects the hull family IT,,
Detroit Free Press.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-11-23
GENERAL.

A National and international Convention,
held for the purpose Of extending our for
eign trade and especially to encourage a re-
ciProcal trade on the American Continent
between Canada, the United States, South
American States, Mexico and Cuba, met at
Farwell Hall, Chicago, on the 18th. Over
800 delegates were present, nearly every city
in the Union being represented. The larg-
est delegations were from st. Louis, Louis
Vile, Cincinnati, Columbus, Burlington and
Chicago. The Mexican Minister and a num-
Der Of Congressman were also in attend
anee..
Dennis Kearney, the California agitator, is
going to return 10 the Pacific coast, where
serious dissensions have broken out among
his followers during his absence. Kearney's
private secretary publicly stated in a speech
in San Francisco the other night that Kear-
ney decided, three weeks before election, to
beat Butler in Massachusetts,, but thought
he could accomplish more by seeming TO be
Buffers friend than by coming out against
him; So he stayed with him until a week be-
fore election, when he made his very incen-
diary speeches.
The New York Public has lately contain
ed some interesting figures, showing the
very great decrease which has taken place
in the cost OF the staple articles of food and
clothing as compared with prices in 1860,
and even in last year. Wheat is lower than
il has been at any time during the last 81
years; cotton has not been so low for %
years, nor corn since 1916, except in 1861,
nor mess pork since 1874. Wool and wool
en- goods, iron and steel are all selling at the
lowest prices recorded for many years
The average of prices for all staple articles
is 1876 per cent. lower than in 1860, and II
| per cent. lower than 1t was at this date las
! year.