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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-Col. Nelson
A. Miles telegraphs under date of Jan. &c,
through Gen. Terry, that on the 23d of
December, Sitting Bull crossed into United
States territory and is now, with 500
lodges, which are daily increasing, en-
camped. Col. Miles suggests that well
equipped infantry be furnished to meet
them. Gen. Sheridan telegraphs that the
crossing of Sitting Bull Is not confirmed.
The popular subscription to the four
per cent. loan to-day aggregated about
5000 600. Eight banks were to-day
designated repositories, in addition to
those already eugaged 10 receiving deposits
under the recent circular of the depart
meat.
A reduction in the Philadelphia custom
house was decided upon by the secretary
of the treasury to day. Ten officers will
be dispensed with, making net reduction
in salaries of $l3,l97. The order for the
reduction will go into effect Feb. /.
The secretary of the treasury to-day, in
answer to resolution of the house, sent a
communication to that body showing the
amount of interest paid in coin and cur
reDcy to national banks from bonds held
by the treasury for the security and re-
demption of currency issues of said banks
from 1868 to Jan. !. 1870. The recapitu-
lation shows coin interest SO paid to be
$244, ,27S,27l; currency interest, $8,559.-
2s5; total, 1882, 1887 $50.
The army bill introduced by General
Banning fixes the annual pay of officers of
the army as follows: General. $4,000 a
year; Lieutenant General, $4,000; Major
General, $4,000; Brigadier General. So
600; Colonel $4,000; Lieutanant Colonel,
$500; Major, $1,000; Captain mounted,
$1,000; Captain not mounted, I,60O; First
Lieutenant mounted, $1,000; First Lieute-
nant not mounted. $l.40O: Second Lieute-
nant, mounted, 81 200; Second Lieutenant,
not mounted, $1,000; Ordinance Storekee-
per, 1000. The second section makes
considerable reductions in the allowa nee
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for forage and for rent of quarters. Section
three increases the monthly pay iof non-
commissioned officers as follows: Sergeant
Major, from $23 to $34 per month; Quar-
termaster Sergeant, from S22 to $33;
Chief Trumpeter. from $23 to $24; First
Sergeant, from S22 to $33; Second Ser
geant, from $l7 to $24; all Corporals, from
$l5sto $40 per month. The bill reduces
the pay of commissioned officers, including
quarters. fuel and forage, in round numbers
about 81. 100000 per annum. 1t increases
the total pay of non. commissioned officers
about $4,000 year, but this will be much
more than compensated for by the reduc-
ton in the number of these men, provided
for. in Gen. !Bannings bill to reorganize the
army. The two bills reduce the cost of
the army between $5,0OO,OO0 and $4,000,
900.
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E > SION al.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Edmunds in-
troduced bill to make the 22d of Feb'y. a
legal holiday in the District of Columbia;
referred.
Howe, from the committee on library
reported favorably the house joint resolu :
ton accepting Carpenters painting of
Lincoln and his cabinet. Edmunds said
while grateful to the giver be did not
think the picture was of that character
which eutited it to a place in the capitol;
after some debate the resolution was agreed
to, yeas 43, nays 7.
During the morning hour Beck called up
his resolution declaring it unnecessary or
linexpedient to maintain or impose taxes at
this time for the purpose Of providing the
81 millions asked for by the secretary of
the treasury for sinking fund. Upon the
conclusion of Beck's remarks the resolu.
| ton was laid over, and consideration re
sumed of unfinished business, being the
Silver Bill, and Mr.. Wallace spoke in favor
thereof.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 29,-Durham, from
the committee on appropriations, reported
| bill making appropriations for detecting
trespassers on the public lands; referred
Stephens introduced bill to make i'm
porters use the metric system of weights
aud measures: referred.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29
IOWA

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Jan GA stran-
ger, giving his name as Jacob Paul, has
been stopping since last Wednesday at the
Morse House in this city, with young
lady he claimed as his wife; the police were
notified that something was wrong. and
yesterday arrested the man just fifteen
minutes before the woman died of abortion.
The personal effects in the girls pocket
showed that she was Miss Ella Gittipgs
of La Harpe, I'll; her father wealthy far
mer. had been in Burlington for three days
past in search of her; at the BurrettHouse,
about six o'clock last evening, he picked
up the evening Gazette, which contained
an account of the horrible affair, he
Immediately went into violent convulsions,
and for hours his life was despaired of.
At the postmortem examination, to-day.
before the coroner's jury, the evidences Of
the bloody deed were apparent. Paul has
been committed to Jail in default of one
thousand dollars bond; he is a quack
doctor, residing at Blandinsville, Ills.
seven miles east of LaHarpe. and is .
Frenchman by birth; his victim was
most respectable young lady, well knowl
} in social circles.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

WHEREVER THAT GREAT MEDICINE called
II. G. FARRELLS CELEBRATED ARABIAN
I1NIMENT, has been introduced, it has performed
the most extraordinary cures in the annals of medi
cal history-everybody who uses 1t once becomes
It's warmest friend-they not only keep it always
on hand for the benefit Of Its timely use in cases OF
emergency, but recommend 1t to all their friends.
1t has been before the public for nearly ten years.
and yet is daily developing virtues; many dis
eases have been cured by it. for which the proprle-
tor had never recommended it; its magical virtues
spreads through the land with the speed OF light
ming and many, very many poor invalids who sup
posed their days this earth were fast drawing to
close, have been by preserving use of this in
valuable Liniment HEALED, and now rejoice in
the blessings of health, and the enjoyment of this
beautiful world. Read this to believe, and not TO
doubt. Inquire of your neighbors whom you know
to have used it, and they will tell you that no med
icine ever discovered possesses the hall Of its ex-
traordinary healing powers. The racking pains OF
rheumatism and neuralgia yield in few minutes
to It's powerfully anodyne properties. 1.-The lame
are made to walk" old sores, which have rem
dered the subject loathsome thing to behold, are
healed The weak and trembling, from deranged
state OF the nerves. by the of this Liniment,
joice in the lecovery of their former health and
strength. Many long standing affections of the
liver, lungs and kidneys have yielded to Its use
after the various remedies had failed 1t is very
ecacio1s in curing the diseases of horses and cat
tie, such as sweeny, sprains, bruises, swell1ngs
cramps, lameness dry shoulder, spint, etc and ii
used in the beginning, never fails to stop the fur
ther progress of fstula, poll-eyil, ringb3ne and
spawn.
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rExAs-MExICo.

GALVESTON, Jan. 29.-The New 8
Laredo specials saws. reports have reached
here that party Of fifty Mexicans' mostly "
from Texas. under command OF Coi. L;
Salinas an adherent of Lerdo, attacke9
the towns of Candida, Savenas, and
Hidalga, in the state of Tamanllpas,o ,on the
I'd inst. They seized the principal men OF
these towns and forced them to pay So
900. So rapid were their movements that
the inhabitants thought there were three
separate parties. Cavalry started in, pur-
suit of them from different points, upon
which they separated and twenty of the
band crossed into Texas below Loredo last
night 1t is said the raid was planned at
this place.
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Anthracite and B1ossburg
COAL !!
At
Frazier's Warehouse, on Levee
Asthma.

THE SUBSCRIBER Is MANUFACTURER AND
! proprietor of Dr.. r. W Reads Ceiebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
Asthma remedy vet discovered. Instant relief Is
guaranteed or purchase prieerefunded. We put up
the medicine in boxes Of three sizes which retail
will have the medicine promptly forwarded by mail
postpaid Also samples sent free TO any one who
may desire Prices per dozen, $2.75; $3.50; 800:
gross price $1S; $36; sra. Wholesale agents: John
Il. Henry, Cuuan 81 Co. Y; John d. Park g
Sons Cincinnati. Ohio; Richardson & Co, St.
Louis; Lord g. Smith, Chicago; G. C. Goodwin &
Co., Boston; French, Harrison d Co., Philadelphia
Address A. ETHRIDGE, Rome. NY.
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LOUISIANA.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 29.-The hiding
place of Wells has not yet been discovered.
The Anderson case is progressing. In re-
gard to the rule for contempt against US.
Commissioner Lane. Deputy Collector
Tomlinson, and Deputy Marshals Wur
sehureer and Stule, on motion, it was
ordered this matter should go over until
the termination Of the Anderson case,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29
ILLINOIS .

SPRINGFIELD, Jon. 2S.-The supreme
court has rendered decision in the case
against the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
aud Chicago & Alton railroads. regarding
the tax on capital stock for the years 1873,
1874. and 1875, which will put into the
treasures of the counties through which
these roads run something like $5CO,00O.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29
MATHEWS
LIQUID STARCH GLOSS

Gives q 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 4-oz bottles, price 15c. Sold by Gro
cers apd Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29

Is the most efectual remedy sold is luxury tt
USE gives the best satisfaction, gives instant RELIEF
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric
has a pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will imme
diately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic ant
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache ant
Swelled Face, Sore Throat Sprains and Bruises
Bupions and Chilblains Eruptions of the Skin
Pain in Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds
For sale hY al Druggists.
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LOOK OUT FOR CoUNTERFEITsl

The public are cautioned against another coun-
teriei which has lately made its appearance called
W. B. Farrell's Arabian Liniment, the most danger
GUS of ell the counterfeits because his having the
name OF Farrell, many will buy it in good faith,
without the knowledge that a counterfeit exists,
and they will perhaps only discover their error
when hespurious mixture has wrought its evil ef
fects.
The genuine article is manufactured only by 81.
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 thHs-H. G. FARRELL'S-and his
signature on the wrapper, all other are counter
feits.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
az Price 25 and 30 cents, and 81 per hottie
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and
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, 1878-01-29
WARRINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29-The comptroller
of the currency, to day, advocated the
proposition. to extend to all insolvent
national banks the remission of taxes as
proposed by the bill of Senator Davis of
Illinois.
The House Committee to day heard
Frank S. Bond. Vice President of the
Texas Pacific R. R, in favor of that meas
ure. and j. NJ Crawford, representing the
Santiago and Los Angeles, IN advocacy of
the same road.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29

BRANDON, VT, Jan. ga surplus of
$50, 900 of the Brandon National Bank has
been wiped out, and its capital of 5000,
of the late cashier, n. c. Bascom, letting
J, q. Batchelder have about 500, 900. part
on raised notes. Bascom has left town.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29
ILLINOIS.

GALEsBRUG, Ill.,, Jan. 29.-There was
quite an excitement at Magnon, Ills, last
evening, caused by Vince Moore attempt
ing to kill his wife; he cut, kicked.
pounded, and would have killed her if his
own mother had not interfered. He cut
his mother in several places. The scoun.
drel is in the lookup.
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INDIA.

CALCUTTA. Jan. 28.-A doubtful rumor,
though transmitted through official
channels. says the Amoor of Cabal is
massing troops at Candahar. This might
mean menace to Persia or England,
against both of whom the Amoor is hostile.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29
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 that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America Send self-addressed envelope to the
Rev. JOSEPH r. 1NMANV Station d, Elite House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29

BOSTON, Jan, 29.-Benj E. Baker, late
treasurer of the Lewiston (Me,l mills.
diverted to his own use 100000 borrowed
for the corporation, giving his own obliga-
tions therefor.
Bates was reputed very wealthy, and his
estate may meet all his obligations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Indications for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys; cloudy weather with rain or snow.
warm backing to colder to northwest winds
followed to night by rising barometer.
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OHIO

CINCINNATI, Jan. 29.-At a meeting of
the creditors of Tolle, Holton & Co., who
recently failed, a proposition to pay 35
cents upon the dollar was made by the
attorney for the company; the net assets
will reach $l55, 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29
ST, LOUIS 4 ROCK ISLAND RI

eoIEe SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
AT w d N. and 9 AS p. m. daily,
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIE
at 1000 q. IN. daily, and s:4O D. m
STIRLING TRAINS LrgvE
At 4:30 p. m.
ARRIVE FROM sTBBLIEs
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Railroad Time Table.
aIoAao. RocE. ISLAND b PACIFIC z. 3.
GOING HAsr TRAINS LEAVE

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
Al s'OO q. m. !; 80 p, m; and 9:35 p. m. Trains
arrive from west ss above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
Al o:4O q m; 1910 q. m, and 500 p. N. Train
arrive from the east as above
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wEsTERE UNION RAfIRrAp.

FOR RACINE & MILWAUKEE.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Oay Express ana MALL. ..9:O5 500
Night Express. Job p 5:50PM
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 1918 connects with the train ami
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland TO Chicago. Through tickets only good on
this tram
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CONGRE 3 SIONAL
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S.-The Bland silver
bill being taken up:
Mr.. Morrill, argued that to sustain silver
would cost annually one per cent. for
abrazion, while the abrazion of gold is one
twelfth of one per cent. 1t would cost
one and one-fourth more to coin silver than
gold. To allow duties to be paid in it
would be granting heavy boon to foreign
industry without any advantageous equiv
alent. The labor of this country should be
paid in the best moneJ the world affords.
1t was advisable to obtain the CO operation
OF other leading nations in fixing upon a
common ratio of value between gold and
silver before embarking upon independent
and fnal action.
After MIR. Morrill, closed, Mr.. Wallace
got the floor for debate tomorrow.
Mr.. Allison presented communication
from Secretary Schurz regarding the re-
moval of the Kickapoo Indians to the
Indian Territory. Referred.
Adjourned,
WASHINGTON, Jan. %. After the
adoption of the anti subsidy resolution, Mr..
Ewing moved to suspend the rules, take
from the speakers table and pass the sen
ate concurrent resolution for the payment
of United States bonds, principal and in.
terest, IN gold or silver, known as the
Matthews silver resolution.
Mr.. Garfield moved that the house
adjourn, intimatipg that he wanted debate
but subsequently withdrew his motion
The vote was taken on passing the
resolution, which resulted-yeas l89
nays 79.
The house then adjourned
A meeting of silver men and resumption
repealers was announced to take place
Immediately after adjournment
Mr.. Booth presented a petition O
citizens of California opposing any further
legislation to aid the Southern Pacii,
road.
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RocK ISLAND & MERCER CO., 3, 3.
FINANCIAL
SIS. $50. Si0Q. $500. $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FROTHINGHAM
& CO., No. u Wall street. New York publish a
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report, which they send free to
any address. In addition tn large number of edi-
torials on financial and other topics, il contains
very full and accurate reports of the sales and
standing of every stock, bond and security dealt il
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs FRoTHINeHAM &
Co, are extensive brokers of large experience and
tried integrity. In addition to their stock broker.
age business, they sell what termed privileges"
or puts and Calls" now one of the favorite meth
DDS Of legitimate speculation. Their advice is val
liable, and by following it many have made for
unes.-[New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29
After taking Cold and threat
ened with Fever.
Bilious Headache.
From. A. W. Sibley, Secretary American
Advent Mission Society,"

From. A. W. Sibley, Secretary American
Advent Mission Society.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., Jan 81, 1871
GEO PIERCE q CO:-Your Indian Restorative
Bitters" have been known to IRe from childhood,
having been used in my fathers family for twenty
five years.
For the last twelve years they have been my
IA nily medicine.
1 have found them an excellent remedy for
children after taking cold ard threatened with
fever.
In such cases, after warming and swcetening
them, give recommended.
The results have been invariably all that could
desire.
In cases of bilious headache and arrangement of
stomach and bowels they stand first as medicine
with me. A. W. SHELLEY.
Hundreds OF testimonials might be added.
Prepared and sold by
Geo. Pierce & Co., Boston, Mass.
PO Box 1857.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
Van Setback, Stevenson & Co. General Agents,
Chicago, Illinois. For sale at wholesale and retail
by Wholesale and retail druggists, and by dealers
in medicine. For sale in Rock Island by
JOHN BENGSTON AND T. II. THOMAS.
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aocK ISLAND 3 pEosIA RAILWAY.

SHORTEST ROUTE TO The EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Thro'h F'ht 6 80 q. m Galva Ac s:3Oam.
Mail Ex. 1.50 D. m. Mail q Rx 1:15pm
Galya Ac. $50 p. m. Throh F'ht 4:45 D m
The 80 m train makes close connection at
Galva with G & Q for points west: arriving at
Galesburg at 500 p M at Burlington 7:l5 p m; at
KeOkuk 9:25 m; and at Quincy 9:4O m; also
making close connection at Peor with b W
and P & w roads for all points east and south.
RocK ISLAND q MERCER CO., R.R.
Leave Rock Island at 300 q. m, and 400 D. m Ar
riving at Cable at II 10 a. m, and 600 p. m.
leave Cable at $50 g. m, and 12:45 D. m Arriving
at Rock Island at $40 q. m, and 500 p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29

RHEUMATISM-Some six months could not
walk without the help of a crutch; tried phYsl-
clans and many kinds Of advertised cures without
benefit. Six bottles OF Fenton's Matchless Syrup
cured me. CAPT GEO HAND.
SALT RHEUM- Eight bottles made perfect and
permanent cure,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-29

LoNDoN-VARNA- Jan. 90. - The
Turkish government is having difficulty to
maintain order in the capitol. Among the
tens of thousands of refugees from
Roumalia are many armed Circassians,
these have already plundered Luluth,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-03
Singular Phenomenon.

During the fog on East river at New
York, on Monday morning, the passsn-
gers on one of the ferry boats witnessed
. rare phenomenon. When about mid
way between New York and Williams
burg they became alarmed at what ap-
peared to be another ferry boat bearing
down on them. The pilot sounded his
whistle, and the steam of the other boat
was seen 10 issue at the same moment
When the signal was rung TO stop the
boat, the other vessel seemed TO stop the
same moment. Some of the passengers
recognized their own faces and forms on
the phantom boat While gazing on the
phenomenon the fog suddenly Lifted and
a clear view was presented. The op-
posite boat had vanished and the expect
ed collision proved q delusion--Leaven-
worth Press.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-03
A Beautiful Story.

Wesus," saws the story, "arrived one
evening at the gates OF a certain city,
and he sent his disciples forward to
prepare supper, while be himself. intent
on doing good, walked through the
street into the market place.
"And he saw at the corner OF the mar
ket, some people gathered together,
looking at as object on the ground; and
he drew near TO see what Il might be-
1t was dead dog, with a halter around
his neck, by which be appeared to have
beendragged through tho dirt; and vilcr,
a more abject, more unciean thing never
met the eyes OF man.
"And those who stood by, looked on
with adherence.
"Faugh.' said one, sit poIutes the
air" "How long" said another, "shaIl
this foul boast offend oursighty' "Look
at his torn hide" said third; zone
could even not cut shoe out OF it,"
"and his ears, said a fourth, call drag.
ged and bleeding"
"And Jesus heard them, and looked
down compassionateIy on the dead crea-
ture and said-"Pearls are not equal 10
the whiIeness of his teeth
Then the people turned toward him
with amazemcni, and said among them
selvcs-"Who is thisz this must be
Jesus OF Nazareth, for only he could
find something to pity or approve even
in dead dog; and being ashamed, they
bowed their heads before him, and went
each one his own way"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-03
DE Garden oh Eden.

'Allus blown about de wah in Eu-
rope whenever [ comes around heah,
remarked Brother Gardner yesterday to
a colored crowd on the benches at the
Central market.
Its big wah and | likes to keep
posted, replied one who had been read
ing the news TO the rest.
Charles Henry, lock dis way fur an
hour or So said the old man as he put
down his white wash brush Now,
den, whar was de Garden oh Eden?'
'Woosh what | know but dat gar
den 2
Oar it am-dar it am, Charles Hen
~" exclaimed the old man as he wiped
his bald head on his coatsleeve. 'Rere
you is, whoopln' aroun' bout de Rus
sian wah an all dat, when YOU doan
know muffin bout de history oh your
own state. OATS de way wild lots O.
folks. Dey'll make de biggest kind o.
fuss bout Europe, when, fur all dey
know, some of de watermelons which
growed in De Garden ob Eden kin be
picked in de fence corners not six miles
from dis market-purwided de night am
dark 'nuff. Detroit Free Press.