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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Four per cen
subscriptions, $l,757, 800.
| 1he coin balance in the Treasury at tn,
close OF business to-day was $2I2, $40 O0O
and currency $l,067, 900, including sI0
oo0,0oO fractional currency funded.
Commissioner Raum had an interview
with the President to day concerning tn,
case OF the revenue officers in South Caro-
ma who has been indicted for the KILN,
OF Amos Ladd. 1t is considered eertai,
That the case will be taken before tn,
Judge OF the United States Cour; on ,
writ OF habeas corpus. A telegraph wa
to-day received from Assistant District A.
torney Earl, mentioning that he will be
here Saturday va '>
The Commissioner Of Agriculture has
appointed Prof. Lop. of Ithica. n, Y:
Prot. Fl. j. Detmar. of Chicago; DR.. Dire
OF Ottaws, Ill DIR. j. w. Vogler, of New
Albany, Ind; Dr. Albert Dunlap. of lows
City, Iowa; DR.. Hines, of Kansas. and Dr.
Salmon, OF Ashville. N. c., as examiner
to investigate the origin and devise a
remedy for the hog cholera.
ihe Postmaster General states the Post
othce Department will do all in its power
to give safe and rapid transit to gold coin
shipped from San Francisco by mail as
thlrd-ciass matter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
The AuSable Nails
cHENcK's SEA WEED TONIC

In the atmosphere experienced here durino the
summer months, the lethargy produced by the heat
takes away the desire for wholesome food and
frequent perspirations reduce bodily energy mar
uculariy those suffering from the effects of debli-
ting diseases In order to keep q natural health
tu activity of the system we must resort to art1-
ciai means. For this purpose Schencks Sea Weed
tonic is very efectual. few doses will create an
appetite and give fresh vgor to the enervated BODY
For dyspepsia, it is invaluable. MANY eminent
physicians have doubted whether dyspepsia can be
permanently cured by the drugs which are pener.
ally employed for that purpose The Sea Weed
Tonle IN Its nature is totally different from snch
drugs. 1t contains no corrosive minerals or acias
IN fact 1t assists the regular operations of nature
ana supplies her deficiencies. The tonic in its no
ture so much resembles the gastric Juice that II is
almost Identical with that fu:d The gastric mice
Is the natural solvent which, in healthy condition
OF the body causes the food to be digested: and
when this juice is not excreted in sufficient uuapt
ties, indigestion, with all its distressing symptoms
follow. The Sea Weed Tonic performs the duty
OF 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, 1878-07-26
Illinois. FRIDAY, july 90. 1878.
lar coinage for August will be between

lar coinage for August will be betweer
three and four millions.
NEW YORK, July 26,--Seventytwo ton,
OF fine silver bars, valued at $75 900 were
shipped from the assay Office this mornins
for the Philadelphia mint for coinage into
standard silver dollars.
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 26.-Wm,
Taylor was arrested to-day by Sheriff
Bolton, Of Iowa county, Iowa, on a reoni.
sition. Taylor was under heavy bonds To
answer on a charge Of embezzlement of
county funds when he left Iowa about a
year ago.
CINCINNATI, July 26.--Jadge Wm. AL
len declines the republican congressional
nomination Of the Fifth district of Ohio
( CLEVELAND, July &c. 6.-To DAYS races
were postponed until tomorrow D, m. on
account of rain.
CANTON, N. Y, July 26. Peter Rreshe-
haun who killed Vencledel Daulthier in
April last was hanged to-day.
- SAN Francisco, July 26,-The steamer
Toxic arrived with Minister Seward
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
LOUISIANA.
Potter Subcommittee investigation

New ORLEANS, July 25. f. A. Burke
testified before the Potter subcommittee
to-day that he went to Washington in
January, 1877, at the request of Gov
Nichols, to represent his interest: Nichols
understood that 1t was determined to force
on his government the election of two
United States Senators as the price oi
yielding the State government to him
Nichols instructed him to report on the
condition of affairs at Washington: he was
also to cooperate with the National Dem
ocratic Representatives, Witness submit.
ed kilograms, dated prior to his departure
The first was from himself to Hon. Ran.
dali Glbson declaring no violence was be-
ipg used or would be used. The next
telegram was from j. g. Cameron to Gen,
Anger, saying that the President was de-
termined not to have the Legislature dis
turbed, and that the armed mob aronnd
the State House must obey the orders of
Gen. Augur. Witness also filed nun
Der OF dispatches which passed between
the visiting Republicans and president
Grant showing the condition of affairs in
new orleans from Republican stand
point. Most of these have been already
published. The decision of President
Grant in favor of Governor Nichols in the
case ofOuacheta had created a terrible mar
ty feeling and such strong pressure was
exerted that headecided the Natcbitocbes
case in favor of Packard. Witness sub.
mltted long telegram from himself in
Washington to Gov. Nichols, stating that
the latter's strength in Louisiana was his
weakness in Washington, and Grant want
ed to uphold Packard in order to helm
Hayes.
Witness then read the following:
WLLIARD's WASHINGTON. Feb. I8. III
Hon. Stanley Mathews-My Dear SIR.
In accordance with your request called
several times to submit a memorandum of
our State affairs. The notes endorsed rep.
resent the policy and determination of the
Nichols government as to the questions
heretofore discussed. Every member of
the government and our people are
pledged to the faithful carrying out of the
same IN favor of the Nichols government
and should be aquiesced in. Should the
only government in the state which com
mands the respect and support of the peo-
pie be overthrown, of course Coy Nichols
power to preserve peace or order ceases
and the responsibility of remitting the
State to anarchy and each parish thereof
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
Fat People easily sunstruck.

Fat people are not only liable to sudden
deaths from heart disease, apoplexy, etc.
put statistics show that they are more liza.
PIE snan others to "sunstrokes" and affec-
uohs arising from extreme heat. An ex-
tenslve experience in the treatment of COR
pulence has resulted in the introduction of
Aliens Anti-Fat, a safe, certain, and
speedy remedy for the cure of this terrible
coodition. Its use insares reduction of
from two to five pounds per week. Ifcor-
puient people who are exposed 10 the ravs
OF the sun value life. and comfortable er;s-
tenee. let them use Aliens Ant;.Fa,
Sold by druggists. ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
The Potter Investigation

ATLANTIC City, N. j., July 26 The
Potter committee met this a. m and there
was larger humber than usual of audi
tors.
! Zen. Sypher was recalled; be said he
could now say he had seen Senator Sher.
man, signature 10 autograph albums.
Witness then told of the opposition to
Packard in the convention which nomina-
ted him tor governor, and OF the luke
warmDess OF many prominent republics ns
during the canvass, they holding that un
due influence had been exerted TO secure
his nomination. In conversation with re-
publican speakers witness learned that at
Feliciaua, Monroe, Shreveport, stones
were thrown at them in addition
to other indignities.
Witness said to the best of his recoIec-
tlon he thought when Weber showed him
the Sherman letter it was in the hand.
writing of John Sherman and was there
fore genuine. There was no reason yhv
the national ticket should run behind the
state ticket. Many republicans were op
posed TO the bayonet policy which had lost
republicans several Northern states and
injured republicans of Louisiana. Witness
is not a Hayes republican; we we're divi
ded on Wheeler, he with his compromises
sold us out 10 1872, We don't believe in
compromises in that country, giving every
thing to our foes andGgettiDg nothing in
return.
Potter asked whether allegation of fraud
and intimidation were not made after the
election, and witness replied .afirmatively;
charges OF intimidation were made by re-
publicans in parishes where taeir vote had
fallen.
Witness said the democrats conciliated
colored people by buying their votes a Ia
New York. They we're very affectionate
toward colored men, giving the equalities
in street cars along with the whites and
in the public schools.
Ex-COngressman Morey testified there
was no bulldozing 10 Madison in 1876. and
the result was the usual republican ma
iority. There was an increase of over one
hundred; there was no dispute before the
returning board regarding violence, intim-
idation, and murder 10 the bulldozed
parishes. yet democratic courts have never
made any attempt to bring offenders TO
justice. Witness, from personal inspection
was satisfied Eliza Pinkston had been dan
gerously MANNED.
The nomination of Packard produced
such dissatisfaction that leading repubii-
cans discussed whether it was not best to
protest against it and support the presi~
dental ticket alone.
When the republicans bad control of
the courts they did not punish single
one of the two thousand murderers re-
ported by the congressional committee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
$50 Reuard

They cure all diseases of the Stomach.
Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidney and
Urinary Organs. end $500 will be paid for
case they will not cure or help. or for apv
thlng 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, 1878-07-26
"A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness, early de
cay, loss OF manhood, &C., will send recipe thai
viii cure you, FREE OF CHARGE This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America Send a self-sddressed enyelcpe to the
Rev. JOSEPH It. INMAN S.~.tion d, Lille House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
ILLINOIS.

ST; Louis. July 25.-The Illinois &
OF. Louis Railroad Company obtained an
Injunction at Alton restraining Mayor Bow
man from further interference with the
proposed extension of their road aud will
tomorrow morning commence laying the
track through the city to connect With the
bridge. 49, Wv
Anti-boWman parties went to BeIleyille
to-day to answer the charges preferred IN
connection with the late troubles While
mere row occurred among them and
pistols were drawn, but the local autbori.
ties interfered and quieted the turbnience
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
Weather prnhah,li4ias

WASHINGTON. July &c. Indications for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys warmer, partly cloudy and cloudy
weather, frequent rains followed by rising
barometer and colder northwest winds
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
RUSSIA.
ILLINOIS
Extraordinary Rain Last Might.

| Quincy, July 26.-This CITY was WISHED
last night By heavy rain storm wbjcl
did great damage in the city and vicinity
the injury to streets amounts to nearly ter
| thousand dollars, and the damage to pri
vate property is much greater. Bridges
across streams in and rear the CITY were
washed away, cellars and houses were
hooded, and in some instances stocks O;
gooas In the stores were greatly injured by
water. One family who were surrounded
oy the hood, were rescued at late hour
last night in boats. The storm is believed
to oe the most severe that has ever visited
this section.
CHICAGO, July 26.-The signal service
observer here reports the rain fall last
night according to guage as over four
inches. the greatest on record here in apy
one night. Elsewhere in the northwest.
except at Quincy, there seems to have
been very much less rain
The damage in the city on account Of
Hooded easements cannot be calculated
Among the heaviest losers are Carson,
Pierce & Go, west side dry goods house:
their basement was flooded, and goods are
reported damaged thirty to fifty thousand
doiiarsi OF this amount teo thousand was
on carpets. The post office building which
is undergoing repairs suffered to the ex.
tent OF many Thousand dollars, the rain
coming 10 from the roof. drenching the
floors and ceilings, and damaging stock
OF postal cards, blanks etc, The military
bead quarters in the same building
suffered considerably. On Milwaukee
avenue about thirty easements are filled
with water. The principle loss there falls
on Clement Saver Il COL ciothiers; the
7Tbune's edition vas delayed two hours
ny water and the easements on Lake and
South Water streets were ove1fiowed to
the great damage of poultry aud culinary
stores. On Indiana street the water was
several feet deep. A strong east wind
was blowing during the entire time of the
storm, from 9 p. m., to 4 a. In, and the1
water in the lake being forced up high on
vest shore, gave no chance for sewers and
trains to discharge their contents: in
the water in many cases
fought outlet in the easements.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26

TELEGRAPTHIC.
[Telsgraphsd to the Rock 1..and Arcu. /
To-Day's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Eastern Question.

BUCHAREST, July 26.-Green, captain
of the American military attache. has re-
ceived the order of St. Vladimer for The
passage, of the Balkans with Gen. Gourko
Bessarabia viii be formally surrendered
to the Russians IN August.
LONDON, July 26.-Adviees from Ba-
toum state, the LaZis are preparing to re-
sist the Russian occupation of that place.
| LONDON, july ga Berlin CORES
pondent estimates the result of the elec
tions Tuesday for the German parliament
will be return of all or nearly all the l44
Ultramontanes, Poles, Guelphs, Larroiuers
and other irreconciliable enemies of the
government. The liberals will probably
lose; the regular conservative gain is about
thirty seats, which will leave l45 liberals
and l07 conservatives; the liberals will
thus retain the balance of power.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, July 26.-It is stated New
Gate prison is to be abolished, and the
ground to 3e let for building site.
TURKEY.
CoNsTANTINoPLE July 26.-The Brit
ish embassy has received official reports of
continued wanton destruction of MusseI-
man life and property in the Philripoplis
district by the Bulgarians and Russians.
RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 26.-The Gozos
says Russia is about to negotiate with the
Rothsehilds a loan of four hundred
roubles at five per cent. issue price to be
IS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
ASTHMA AND CATARRH

Dr.. 3. ". Reads Celebrated Asthma Relief
Is undoubtedly the best remedy for ASTHMA AND
OATARRH yet discovered, also sure cure for COLDS
and CoUsHs.s Relief 10 guaranteed or purchase
pre- refunded. Samples sent free to any who may
Heslre re The medicine ts put up in two sized pack
Sgss and retais Tor Soc. and LOO. Doz price 3d.
1h nnu 500 Those remitting retail price will have
'"e medicine promptly forwsrded by return EiaIl
AuuIess reF "A. ETHRIDGE.
Manufacturer and Proprietor. Rome, N. Y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
DR.. T.FELIX GOURAUD'S
Oriental Cream
MAGICAL BEAUTIFIER.

removes Tan Freckles, Pimples land all skin blem.
ishes and gives clear transparent complexion,
invented by the celebrated chemist, DR.. T. F.
GOURAUD. Mime. NJ. b. r. Gouraud, sole pro.
prietor, 48 Bond St., New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
BASKF,TS-

DEALERS WILL FIND 1T TO THEIR INTER-
~ est to patronize the Burlington Basket Factory.
we manufacture all kinds, styles and sizes OF bas-
kets, and at figures that will defy competition Or
uerE and correspondence solicited. Both will re-
ceive prompt and careful attention
J. d. MILLER s. CO..
Burlington Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
sunary Telegraus.

WASHINGTON, July 25.--It is expectep
at the treasury department the silver dol
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
HOrliCk'S Food |
Recommended By Physicians.
FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN

4tcSNHeHeCH0cO w ByOtCeUUS.
FOR INFANTS AND CHTLDREN
The merits OF this article should be known to all
It Is rich in Phospates entirely soluble and Is NOT
FARiNACEOUS. The best artificial food known
for the rearing of infants and children Price 81 OC
per bottles Trial size, 50 cents.
FOR ADULTS.
This food is already digested is highly nutritious
s specially adapted to those suffering with Dyspep-
sla, Consumption, Constipation, and general de-
bility; requires no cooking Price rs cents per
bottle; trial size 40 cents.
Horlick's Granular Sugar Of Malt
This is pure Concentrated Extract Of the best
Canada Barley Malt, in dry form, which readily
di i:soves, and may be drank lin milk or water;
highly valued as nutritive tonic, Price so cents
per bottle.
Ask your druggist to order some for you Other
Preparations viii not have the malt.
J.& W. HoRLICK & CO :, Sole Manuf'rs,
RACINE, WIS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26
Co-Partnership Notice.

TAKE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING To
NV faya customers and the public In general that
~, - .ealh IN Rock Island has taken bacE his for
intsiest II the dry goods business The irm
. 80 ~ II VIII pe WIV1I d Murray Hoping to re-
an s .ns same liberal patronage as heretofore 1
-'A. iespeeeaiy yours, HUGH MURRAY
HAvING CONCLUDED TO REMAIN IN
pubic that have taken back NV old Interest in
~, sne ory goods business formerly Of H. C. Wlvil
%, ana VIII continue business at the old stand uu-
age. - y SH ~ X W1fJfTJ I'M ~ SA
Union copy
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4 superior individual instruction in Book-keeping
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had twelve strokes Of paralysis NY leg. arr.
and tougue were useless was Obliged 10 use a %,
theter every day. DR.. Giles Lniment Iodide Of
ammonia has cured me. VIII answer any inoui
nes so that all afflicted may know of it-JoHN Ar.
PELL, North Branford, Conn,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26

CaRsTSUT HILL. Philadelphia, April p, 1876.
" n. GILES, ESQ, Dear Sir:-I used your Iodide of
ammonia Liniment on Flora Temples hind pas
turn joint She had been quite lame; the effect
was wonderful; she walks quite well. Very
especially yours, a. WEIGH. p. ST. am now
using it on Littleton's right fore Ieg.-A w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-26

was In dreadful condition Joints swollen,
pam intense injections Of morphine into my veins
Ialled 70 relieve me- Giles Linfment Io1ide of Am
monte took away the deposits from my joints /
want every one who suffers to know what will cure
ihem.-FoRDYcR LoTHRoP. North Hyde Park Lam.
moille cnuufv VT
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GERMANY
ENGLAND.

LONDON, July 26.-It is stated Ne,
Gate prison is to be abolished, and tn
ground to 3e let for building site.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-04-23
Some of Prentice's Sa, ings.

A recent writer reproduces from the
files of the Louisville Journal some of
George ID. Prentice's witticisms, which
were not dependent upon time and cir
cumstances, as. most of them usually
were, for their pointiand force.' Follow.
ing are few of them: rs
"To keep your friends, treat them
kindly; to kill them, treat them often. !"
"Men should not think too much of
themselves, and yet a man should be
careful not to forget himself"
GA dinner to which man is not in
'vited generally sits hardest in his stom-
ach." =.
"There are many men whose tongues
might govern multitudes, if they could
govern their tongues" 4 : r..
: "The doctors ought to escape calumny.
No man living has a right to speak ill of
sthem."E Il B. 49, ~ c.
"The working of corkscrew is about
the only thing best achieved by indirec-
ton"
"a few days ago the freedom Of New
York city was presented to Mr.. Van
Buren, in gold snuff box. There was
plenty Of room in the box for all the
freedom that New York has enjoyed for
many years" 5gyr.f.I8 .2F
"There are tive periods when congress
does no business. One is before the hol-
days and the other after"
Gan opposition editor offers to bet his
ears on something to our discredit. He
shouldn't carry gambling to such extreme
lengths.''
eff the editor of the - isn't rogue,
he ought to bring a libel suit against his
own face" :, NJ s. IA II
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-04-23
A Dead Beat.

One of the common funny scenes; in
the minstrel show is the feigned death
scene, gotten up for speculation. The
husband is laid out, and the supposed
widow begs for money to bury the body.
When they get it they have a good time.
This was actually carried out in Brook
Ign few days since. A lady touched
by the grief Of the newly-made widow,
contributed literally toward the burial
expenses and retired, but before reaching
the street she missed her muff, and re-
turning hurriedly to- the chamber of
death in search of it., ',i"' .'l'~ 't'H3 d
AS she entered she heard voice, as
from the tomb, saying: sole oman, if
you'll just hump yourself right lively
this here dead husband business is gwine
to pay purity tolerable damn well, you
bet.' And there, sitting up in the bed,
were the remains counting their
money! The mere presence of a few
dollars in the house had brought back
the poor husband to life. But, hearing
somebody drop. casual remark touch
ing the police, the, now, happy, couple
hastily removed from the neighborhood.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-04-23
4 Street Car Scene.

II want to know if this is a steam
injun or a boss carr" yelled woman
with yellow complexion like an old
boot, as she hooked the conductor in the
coat collar with the handle of her UNI
brella and pulled him back with jerk
that came very near stretching him out
on the hay. ~
Really. mum, I don't understand
you," stammered the young man.
"You don't, heb? No I'll be bound
you don't; but if you don't stop this
car, and that mighty Student, too, I'll
give you a taste of this umbrell over
your wooden head, that, you will under
stand. Here I've been motionin' to you;
an shakin' my fist at you for the last two
minutes, but there you stand GRIMM
like cheesy-cat at the gals on the side
walk and never onst shyin' your eyes
around to see how. your passengers is
comm on. There now, help me out
with my baskets, and look sharp about
it. You've carried me five blocks fur
der'n I wanted to go, and I want you
to tell the man that runs that car comm
yonder, to pass me back free. I'm a
patient woman and never say much,
but I've got lots of influence, young
man-for my man is fireman in print
in Office down town-and if you know
which side of your bread has the butter
on you'll attend to business a little
sharper the next time I'm aboard.
That'ssall. You hear me?"-Gincinnati
BREAKFAST Table.