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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Condensed TeleErams

PoUGKEEPsIE, Dec. 1O.--Heavy rain
has prevailed along the Hudson since yes
terday. Many places Oh, the track of the
Hudson River railroad are submerged and
forty feet of track is washed away near
Highland station.
New YORK, Dec. 1O.-The storm along
the coast was very severe, inficting con
siderable loss to property on land, but the
marine disasters reported are few.
PORT JERvIs, Dec. 10.-The heavy rair
caused floods IN all streams, interruptins
railroad travel and doing much damage Il
property. The outlet of the Port Jervi
reservoir is oyerfowing its banks. Bridge
No. 2, near Stephens Point, on the Jeffer
son branch of the Erie road, 100 feet long
and 80 feet high, was carried away this
afternoon.
LoCKHAvEN. Pa, Dec. 10.-The Wes
branch is rising rapidly. A serious foot
is feared. Bald Eagle creek has over
flowed its banks and is flooding the lowe
end of the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Chapin's Rnchupaiba..

The new and remarkably successful
remedy in genital urinary, kidney and
bladder affections, is rapidly superced-
ing all other preparations It's remark
able power and soothing nature, pro-
ducing quick relief and sure cure. Its
economy and simplicity (requiring mo
medical fees) and its unvarying cer-
taintv,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, 1878-12-11

The New York Sun says that now the
Rochester Reform Club are indignant over
the discovery of base fraud perpetrated
upon them by an enterprising young man,
Charles W. Warren, who has been delivering
temperance lectures with great success
under the auspices of the Club. Warreu's
most effective lecture his trump card
was one which he called "a leaf from his
past life, and in which he told how he
used to indulge in extravagant wine sup
pers and dissipation and wiekeduess. Now
it appears that Warren's stories are false.
and that be is, in fact. sort of humdrum
fraud Of course the club are angry.
Here is man warranted as reformed
rake, fraud snatched from the burning.
who has never been on fire to any extent
instead of phepix, he is only signed
cat. No wonder the Rochester Reform
Club is disgusted, But this is the trump
card they all play.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
The Storm in New England and the East
Heavy Damages reported.

The Storm in New England and the East
Heavy Damages Reported.
New York, Dec. IA very heavy
rain storm the two last days has caused
much damage in New England In Phila-
delphia the loss is serious by the overflow
of wharves aud the flooding of cellars: at
Scranton the rivers and streams are great
Iy swollen, and should the rain continue,
mining operations will be stopped. Rail-
road and other bridges throughout the
state are threatened by floods 1t rained
steadily fully forty hours,
There was heavy gale to day, all along
| the Atlantic coast 1t was very severe at
| Boston; some damage to the shipping is
reported.
Bridges are being swept away; wreck
ing trans cannot reach disabled trains. At
North Aadams, Mass, the people had to
abandon their homes on the river banks.
The New York abuttment of Barrett sus
pension bridge, at Port Jarvis, was carried
away this morning; the loss is heavy. The
river is higher than for years. A freight
train from Boston with two engines went
into the river near Wentworth, n. Fl
where the trestle was swept away and botl
were badly damaged.
PTTTsBURG, Pa, Dec 1.-THE river il
twenty feet and two inches high, and il
rising. The weather is cloudy and cool
Trains on most of the roads have been de
ayed some By last nights storm, and tht
telegraph lines east and west were pros
, tra;ed by wind and a heavy fall Of snow,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
The n, Y. Baptist Weekly fer Sept
10th, 1878 says:

THE QUESTION OF PROFITS, a
man is about to engage in business tran
action of any kind the question which as
sumes paramount importance in his mind
is, how large are the profits likely to be
from the operation. Messrs. Lawrence &
Co., bankers and baokers. 81 Exchange
Place, n. Y. City, have shown by practi-
cal test, that their Combination Method
of operating in stock will yield more than
four times the profit that the old system
used to. One of their customers recently
made 81 ,257 40 on an investment of $500
in shares of their combination just balanc-
ed and remitted to those interested. The
mbinatlon system seems to be the most
safe sud profitable way ever known for
conducting stock operations. 1t is the
principle of cooperation brought into ev-
cry day use in Wall street transactions
and opens the way for all classes to pool,
by placing with Messrs. Lawrence & Co.
| SO, $50. 800, $500, $1,000, or whatever
amount they may wish to operate with,
and, for these sums, secure share in the
com binations they form from day to day,
that will give TO the holders of them all
the advantages possible to obtain in the
market with prospects of large gains.
Messrs. Lawrence q Co. have divided i'm
mense profits among their customers
which in many cases seem perfectly fabu-
lous. As perfectly sound and reliable
bankers and brokers' they are all vel
known, and will furnish explanatory circu-
lars of the combination system to those
who apply to them directly. They are also
large dealers in all classes of railroad
state, city, and government stocks and
bonds, and offer superior banking facul
ties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, Dec lI.-Secretary
Sherman appointed Vim Fletcher, chief
of the loan division of the treasury depart
meut: g. E. Coon. of the loan division sue
ceeds Fletcher as assistant chief,
WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-THE committee
investigating g the Hot Springs omission, this
morning, examined Chief Brooks of the
secret service and he gave Ex-ofhcer Britt
who made the report in the case, very
bad character, he himself soon became
satisfied that the omission was purely
accidental.
The Indian transfer commission to day
heard Sec'y Stlckney of the peace com
mission give his views in opposition to tn,
transfer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11

PONDs EXTRACT owes its wonderful
success to merit alone It is now acknowI-
edged as standard remedy. and largely
used by physicians in their every day
practice. Not day passes without the
company receiving some grateful ack.
nowledgment, particularly from person:
cured of the following diseases: Sore Eyes
Bleeding from the Lungs, Stomach anc
Womb, Piles, blind and bleeding, Catarrh
Rheumatism, &c Beware Of limitations
Ask for POND S EXTRACT-take no other
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11

ALLAH's ANTI-FAT is the great remedy for Corpu-
ency 1t Is purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
1t acts the food in the stomach preventing its
version into fat Taken according to directions, it
will reduce q fat person from to pounds Q week.
In placing this remedy before the public as a posi-.
tive cure for obesity we do knowing its ability to
cure, attested by hundreds OF testimonials, of
which the following nom q lady in Columbus, Ohio
is q sample: " Gentlemen:-Your Anti-Fat was duly
received. took 1t according to directions and It
reduced me five pounds was so elated over the re-
suit that Immediately sent 10 ACKERMAN'9 drug
store for the second bottle" Another a physician,
writing for a patient from Providence, Il. t. SAYS,
"Four bottles have reduced her weight from i99
pounds TO 1872 pounds and there general improve
n1ent In health" A gentleman writing from Bos-
ton, says without special change or attention to
diet two bottles OF AllanS AntiFat reduced four
and one-quarter pounds" The well-known Whole
sae Druggists, SMITH, DoOLITTLE & SMITH, of Bos-
ton, Mass, write as follows: Alan's Anti-Fat has
reduced q lady in our city seven pounds In three
wecks.n A gentleman In st. Louis writes: UAiIan's
Antl-tat reduced me twelve pounds in three weeks,
and altogether have lost twenty-five hounds since
commencing Its use.n Messrs. PowELL& q PLIMPToN,
Wholesale Druggists, of Buffalo, N ", write: - To
THE PROPRTEToRS OF ALLAN'S ANTT-FAT: Gentle
men,The following report Is from the lady who used
Aan's Anti-Fat. 1T lthe Anti-Fal had the desired
effect, reducing the fat from two to five pounds a
week until had lost TWENTY-FIVE pounds. l hope
never 10 regain what have LOST" Anti-Fat is an
unexcelled blOod-purifer. 1t promotes digestion,
curing dyspepsia, and is also potent remedy for
rheumatism. Sold by druggists. Pamphlet on Obes-
BOTANIC MEDICINE Co., PRop'Rs, Buffalo, ny.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Or. Pierce's FaVOrite Prescription

The term, however, is but feeble expression OF
my high appreciation OF its value based upon per-
6onal observation. have, while witnessing its posi-
tive results in the special diseases incident to the
organism of woman, singled II out as the climax
browning gem OF my medical career On It's merits,
as positive SAFE and eectual remedy for this class
bf diseases, and that will, at all times and under
Ill circumstances, act kindly, am willing to stake
Rly reputation as a physician; and SO confident am
1 that II will not disappoint the most eangune ex-
pectatIons OF single invalid lady who uses 1t for any
and seil IL under A POSITIVE GUARANTEE. (For
conditions, see pamphlet wrapping bottle.)
The following among those diseases in which
nv FnvOrite Prescription has worked cures, as If by
magic and with certainty never before attained by
any medicine: LeucorrhRa, Excessive Flowing,
Painful Monthly Periods, Suppresstons when from
unnatural causes, Irregularities, Weak Back, Pro
lapsus, or Failing of the Uterus, AnteverSton and
RetroVersion, Beartng-down Sensations, Internal
Heat, Nervous Depression, Debility, Dependency,
Threatened Miscarriage, Chronic Congestion In
fiammation and liberation OF the Uterus lmpotencY,
Barrenness or Sterillty, and Female Weakness. ]
do not cxtol this medicine - cure-all,n but Il
admirably fulhlls . ainSleneas OF purpose being q
most perfect specific in all chronic diseases OF the
sexual system of woman. 1t will not disappoin nor
Will IL do harm, In any state or condition.
Those who desire further Information these sub
jects can obtain ii in THE PEOPLES COMMON SENSE
MEDICAL ADVISER, book OF over 900 pages, sent
postpaid on receipt OF $l50. It treats minutely
those diseases peculiar to Females, and gives much
valuable advice in regard 10 the management OF
Favorfte Prescription sOld by DruRGiatA-
L. V. PIERCE, NJ D., Prop'r, Worlds Dtspcnsary
and InvalIds' Hotel Buffalo, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Goon ACCOUNT

ITO sum it up, six long years of bed d-rid-
den sickness and suffering. costing
5000 per year, total, 81. 1.200-all Of which
was stopped by three bottles of Hop Bit
ters, taken by my wife, who has done her
own housework for year since without
the loss of day, and want everybody tc
know it for their benefit.
JOHN WEEKS. Butler, N. Y"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Gov. Hampton Elected U. s. Senator
He loses his Leg.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 10-Gov,
Hampton's leg was amputated to-day be-
low the knee. His immediate friends say
his condition is not dangerous.
The Legislature elected Gov. Hampton
to the United States Senate. The vote in
the Senate was unanimous. The House,
with two exceptions, voted for Hampton.
The exception were Miller aud Simmons,
colored members from Beaufort who voted
for MackeY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Tt is a Fact

that May Bros, keep the largest stock Of
crockery, china and glassware, toilet sets,
fancy sets. chandeliers, hanging lamps
students single and double lamps, knives
forks, spoons, castors, etc. etc. in the city.
Prices lower than the lowest. Remember
the place.
9deod3t MAY Bros, Star Block.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Failure of a Member of the Chicago Board
OF Trade.

CHICAGO, Dec, 1I.-MOses Bloom, ar
operator in provisions, has failed on board
of trade this morning on account Of the
heavy decline of market recently. His
debts are supposed to be about $4,000
1t is believed he will eventually settle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
TELEGRA.P!E.HIC.
[TelegrGphsd to the RockZsIGnd Arous. I
Io-Dav's Dispatches.
XIV CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1l.-Mr. Window
reported the fortifcation appropriation bill,
aud gave notice that he would call it up
tomorrow.
Mr.. Blaine reported the house bill to
correct the error in the enrolment of the
sundry civil service appropriation bill in
regard to the Hot Springs; but it went
over.
Mr.. Beck introduced bill for the re-
peal of the section of the revised statutes
which prohibits the appointment to the
army OF any person who served under the
confederate government. Laid on the
table.
Mr., Merriman submitted a resolution
calling upon the secretary of war for a
statement as to the arms aud equipments
issued for use by officers OF the treasury
and interior departments and the depart
ment of Justice; where such arms are
now, and whether any of them have been
| sold. Agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Hamlin the senate
proceeded to the consideration of the res
olution submitted By MIR. Blaine 10 regard
to the inquiry as to whether, at the recent
elections, the constitutional rights oil
American citizens were violated, etc.
Mr., Blaine made a speech on the sub
Ject. A debate followed, participated iu
by Messrs. Thurman, Lamar, Edmunds
and Blaine. The debate between Lamar,
Blaine aud Edmunds was characterized by
a good many personal illusions. The res
olution was finally laid aside. and oonsid.
Grafton resumed of the bill to amend the
patent laws.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11

No one would willingly disturb the com
fort of public gathering byconstant cough
ing; but we feel that it is the proper thing
to cal! the attention of these afflicted with
coughs and colds to DR.. Bulls Cough Sy-
rup, which always cures.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
usnther PROBABILITIES

WASHINGTON, Dec. l1-Indications fol
the northwest, cloudy, followed by clearing
weather, colder northeast to northwest
winds, higher pressure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
On to Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec 2.-The Chicago
visitors were expected at Vera Cruz on the
5th. A reception committee was organized
to receive them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Bolt and rnt works Burns

BUFFALO, Dec. 1l.-Plumb, Burdick &
Barnard's bolt and nut works are burned.
Loss $4,000; insured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Boston Elects Democratic Mayor.

BOSTON, Dec l0-Following is the vote
of this city to-day for Mayor: Prince, De-
mocrat, l9,546; Goldman, Republican, 49,
OO9: King. Workingman candidate, 43l.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
FOREIGN.
AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Dec 1l.--Notcauoff Panslavist,
the agitator and Russian state counselor,
has been expelled from Austria.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Mob law in Georgia, which does not come
under the head of "Southern Outrages.n

under the head of Southern outrages."
SAVANNAH. Dec ia mob broke into
the Jail at Bainbridge, at O'Clock Mon
day morning and literally ridded with
bullets, VIM. Cooper, a negro confined for
the atrocious murder of prominent citi-
zen named John McGaughey. The negro
had previously been wounded by the mob.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
w 0 M AN

BY an immense practice at the Worlds Dispen-
sary and Invads' Hotel, having treated many thou.
sand cases OF those diseases peculiar to woman,
have been enabled TO perfect most potent and posi-.
tive remedy for these diseases.
To designate this natural specific, have named ii
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Steamers Arrived.

New YORK, Dec. l1,-Arrived: the
Algeria, Liverpool. State Of Indiana from
Glasgow and the California from London.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUs0FFIGE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE,. Dec. II
Wheat-3s01c lower; hard 90; No /, 80 cash; 50
Jan; S2ss Feb; No 3, STA; No 4, s..
Corn-30H.
Oats-19z.
Rye-421z.
Barley-S5.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
HOUSE,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE pension
appropriation bill was reported, referred
and made special order Tor tomorrow.
The bill reported last year from the
committee on commerce to regulate inter
state commerce and prevent discrimination
by common carriers, was taken up and dis
cussed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11

Wheat-Dull; No 2 red 06A Dec.
Rye-Du1l; 5S059.
Corn-Quiet; western mixed 4e0462z.
Oats-Unchanged.
Pork-Dull; Z 25.
Lard-Steady and unchanged.
Whisky 06h.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11

CHICAGO. Dec. II
Wheat-Steady; No 2 red S5Jk687L according to
location; No spring SIX asked cash; e24 asked
Jan; S22l Feb.
Corn-Flrmer; 50X cash; 81 JAN
Oats-Firmer; 1873 cash and Jan.
Rye-Unchanged.
Barley-Easier; 95696.
Pork-Firm an unsettled; G 55 cash; Z 72H bic
Feb.
Lard-stronger; 5 So cash; 5 63K JAM 5 10 asked
March.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 81 900; rather quiet; shade firm
eri lght2 5562 IS; common to choice heavy mix
ed packing2 5092 Is; heavy shipping 2 6002 50.
Cattle-QGiet; receipts 4,a00.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
St. Louis market.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. II.
Wheat-Active and lower; No 2 red 8Sk dowr
to S72f cash; IS Dec; Ss3s Jan; 1928 Feb; No
spring 741z asked.
Corn-Active and lower; ss% cash; go Jan; so2i
Feb; 31A March.
oats-20 cash.
Rye-Easy; 42L cash.
Whisky-1 U4.
Pork Quiet; Z 00n7 10.
| Lard-Active; 5 S005 81.
LIVE STOCK.
tEHogs- Receipts II 600; active but lower; light
2502 10; packing 40G2 IS; butchers to extra g
| 0p2 20
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
DENMARK,

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 10.-In the Folke-
thing to-day royal decree was read an
nouncing the dissolution of the Chamber
because of the manner it has dealt with
the government in regard to the PROPOSE
ton for giving pecuniary aid to the colony
of Santa Cruz. 1t shows that the discus
sion between the Folkething and the gov
ernment can be 40 longer continued with
profit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11
New ork Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. II,
FINANCIAL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-11

Rye-42M.
Barley-S5.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-02-01
ORDINANCE

~ open lfdrtH street, MHphy street and Ficiti
street, Jrom Mum street to Eimarcct
BE It ordained by the city Council Of the
Section !, That Martin street, Murphy
street and Field street, from Main street on
the south 10 Einl street ON lhr north, be and
the same are hereby established M streets,
and tho proceedings necessary for the open
Ing OF the same are hereby ordered,
Sec, 2. The Mayor, city Engineer and city
Secretary are here, y ordered 10 proceed M
provided In section 1863 and succeeding see.
lions of chapter TX Of city charter, 10 per-
form their respective duties for the opening
of said streets.
Sec. 5. The private property necessary 10
be condemned for use In opening said streets
shall be paid for by special assessment II as
provided for In section ~ and another Sec
ton OF chapter TX of charter Of city.
Soc. 4. said streets are To be- opened rs
prayed Tor in petitions OF citizens, Martin
street ANA Murphy street 10 be OF the width
OF l6Ol feet, ana on n line with that portion
OF said streets lying between Commerce amt
Main streets, and II continuance OF the sume.
Sec. b, Field street shall begin at n point
on the north side OF Main street llDl5 feet
west OF the alley at Leonardo southeast
corner; thence west 80 feet; thence north 30
feet TO Elm street; thence east 81 feet along
south eide OF Elm street to said Leonard 4
II rthe ~ corner; thence south 200 feet to be
ginning
Sec L. The said streets n.e h be pgid for
by ~ eclal assessments, Pnd the general fund
Of the city Ia not 10 he used for the purpose,
sec, I. The requirements of city charter TO
he strictly complied with Ia opening said
streets
Sec. 4. That this ordlnance 90 lnto effect
from and after lts passage.
Approved Dccem Der -, 1877.
W. L. CABELL, Mayor.
}. y. HEREFORD, Secy. dee! }dlOt
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-02-01

A HEALTHY opposition in business i.
said to be a good thing all round, but
more especially to the customer. In
politics, the people represent tho con
srmer The world has been fighting
absolutism since the days of rheocracy
and there is no tyranny more heartless
or dangerous than that Of an unopposed
majority. Practically, the democracy
has no opposition worthy of the name
IN Texas A long lease of power is apt
To engender corruption in masses or
maiorities, as well as ia individuals
Hence, we would be glad to see a fair
and decent opposition inaugurated in
the state, There is not sufficient
number of republicans here to render
them formidable Hence, il there il an
it must be by, aud through
an Independent move. We court that
because il will serve the interests of the
people by rendering our inyincibls
democratic majority, and the officers ii
slecta, more careful how they discharge
heir dnties and responsibilities. 1t is
because We love the the democracy
hat we would see this safeguard against
eruption erected. .