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New-York tribune., 1878-05-25

HOPS-Mr T. Wells reviews past week follows; Otthe
72O bales received from the interior this week $40 nave oen
The demand from brewers has
small ana will probably 800 bales stocks
pretty worked down n this city but they would very
BE- replenished from stocks hi the INTERIOR should tue
signs OF Improvement our adyiccs from
the interior the effect that the weather continues u-
scasuuaby cool the vine Is making slow progress lh o
SchOhsre Valley and the Oneida district some OF the ya
were T0st btsn bu serious damage Is rclOfteI
Receipts for ~ week, 12O bales total since stpteDeT a. IL
1871 l20 10 bales total for period in 1876, 4,lUo
baes export cearances FOR the week $40 bales since
September 1871 75Og7 total for period In 1876
81 1906 state, 1879 0alOc. Eastern. jGSc5 co. 1eailhe
2G3c.; Old G2c.
LEATHERBusiness small both for export and cOnsunp
ton prices Receipts past week, G52ll sides, LIDO
bales eApOrts 100 Sides viz. 1900 TO England 5lOO to
ContiUCl
New-York tribune., 1878-05-25

ter OK &C., crency 200 Dry Montevdeo l9'c cash god
10O Dry Central American $50 DO hio Grande loOO DO
Kips 65s2 Wet saltsI 10 Hides, all private terms
New-York tribune., 1878-05-25
THE COTTON TRADE.

LIVERPOOL May 24-1he weekly circular Of the Liverpool
proEers AssocatiOn "Coton was in extensive
demand early in week prices advancing and though dur
W The lest Jew dsys market has been queter the
hancsd generally maintained The American
mari az onened with large demand An advance OF I'D 10
% y as freely paid for medium and lower grades Al tho
cSse the inquiry less active but prices remain steady
Sen island In moderate inquiry at unchanged rates In
Faares fair business throughout the week, aud
New-York tribune., 1878-05-25

HAVANA. MAY 24.-SD3Ish gold. 223d223R Exchange
firm sugars tending downward No u D. > te7 p Teals
CU per aTIobe. NOasses sugars Nos. 70 10 at bsdoes
reals Nil,CUyadO Common 10 Fair GIt9i reals Cen
trugal sugar. Nos u 20 -. N boxes, 1Saqs reas.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-25

The whole market to-day was steady. Ncw-Jcr-Cy
Central consolidated bonds, Carrying their UNPAID
coupons. quoted at 81. In Paris the ,
per cent French rcntes ranged between lOJ.SO ard
1910, closing to-day at 1O0.gO, against 1lO.lj
tbe closing price Il week ago. We quote sight tx.
change Oh London at Dol -, against 25lGl2 last
Friday. -
The gross earnings of the Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul Railway are reported rs follows:
1877. 1874. Increase
Third week in Mav........ sI3i,I $3.50 sj2s5J
Previously icporod 2,O52J83 3l3iuOO lliLGI7
Total since January l..s2 l5354S S3,J5sr0O sll0i4J2
The receipts OF hour and gram at the principal
Atlantic ports this oath dag OF May Were:
Ncw.YOrK
New-York tribune., 1878-05-25
rrpoPFAN FINANCIAL MARKETS

roNnoN May24-l23Op m-COnsOlH. J6'i isOr both money
and lie account G. s. bonds four and onehalf per cents
In6a 1SC7s lO9i.; New hyes lOIs Erie halfway shAIes
ia Illinois entra 81 NewJorsey Central c0nsois 81
ioSDoN May 24-i30 D. mConsols 06il i0i BON money
tie bonds TonfOTes, coupon lOJi EIle
Tswav shares 10 do preferred 81 2 Illinois Central ~ p
pennsyvania Central 2Jl2 ewJoTsey central 20 fhfls
6ce Gnote fve per l00 francs % centnes
for the account ,A., an thu
RonlevaT al D. m rated a ITO francs 20 CEN
times the account .- n. ...,,a :, a.. .o,
May 24.-Exchange ON Lohuoh' 81 Ohsn|S - WI
times for short sight
New-York tribune., 1878-05-25

There was not much doing in foreign cxcnang"
during the week, and the market has been dfo'p-
Iug. closing to-day wcah the actual bIsi- ni
81 : 124SI - for sixty days bits, and - S7@
II s7l2 for demand 10 the l. We annex cUTrcut
closing quotations:
New-York tribune., 1878-05-25
THE MONEY MARKET.
T,psT cALI-1O14 O'CLOCK A. NJ.

YyycyAL REPORT N. y STOCK EXcHANGE SAAHs
FRIDAY. MAY "a, 1873
GoYERHNEYT STOCK DEPARZMENE
New-York tribune., 1878-05-25

The following are the imports of dry goods at Il
mort of New-Ynrx for the week ending this dat
and since the beginning of the year, compared vii
the corresponding periods OF previous years:
For the week: lSl6. .ls'a.o sJiot.SS.
Entered AT the port. s0G7l62 f7442G0 Ssi6,g
Thrown on niarIet.... LOG7Gj2 e5j,272 5000
since Jan. ] 4: -eo A,
Entered at the Cft....l0.23252i 3B,S3OlsL 3liS2z
Thrown on market. .4O.V69O6o 5H124'oIf ooIo-ii
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23
MEDICAL.
SWORN EVIDENCE.
The following Cure Is probably the most
remarkable ever effected by any nedi-
cal preparation for. the treatment OF
CataFFh.

Gentteynen-I hereby certify that have had ca
tarrh for years. and for the last SIX years Ianv
deaf had buzzing the head pains across the tenn
ble. dizzy spells. weak and painful eyes, sWoneh
and liberated tonsils, hard and constant cough,
severe main across the chest, and every indication
Nf CONSUMPTION. Ny head ached oil the Tune, ING
matter accqmnlated 50 rapidly N my neau n
ne, at the point of suffocation. would then have
tse mncns rom NV throat and Head before being
able to sleep again. For PERIOD OF SIX YEAR, my
tonsils were liberated and so much Unnamed tnstl
eminent surgeon In regard to an operation on them,
but at his request postponed 1t. Inc constahs m
Hammston and ulceraton IA ny 1n1SaS r y head
had SO irrtated and lndamed my lungs tnat cough-
ed incessantly-a deep nard SoHsn;f ,bis sesss
symptom Of an early death by consumption. When
matters had reached ms OF nInaI CTTS
ron CATARRH. After using the first oottie pegan
TO improve rapidly. The ftrst dose seemed 70 cea.
nv head as had not known it 10 be for years. ~
seemed gradually to arrest the dlscharges. ~
stopped my cough IN three days BY using 1t as q
Snrofmy tonsls so that they ceased to trouble
me- The soreness across my chest dlsappeareds
the buzzing noises In my head ceased, my senses q
seeing and of hearing werc completely restored,
and every symptom Of disease that had reduced me
to the verge of the grave disappeared oy inc usc
Of SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH.
have heen thus explicit because, as a druggist,
Ihayc seen great deal of suffering from Catarrh,
and hope to convince many that TINS Is great
am familiar With the treatment of Catarrh as
practiscd by the best physicians and have consult;
every Kind of remedy and apparatus that have ap
neared during period of six years past, and nave,
while following 1felT aSe m
'n BosT rom FEB Feb Is isls GEO. F. DNsMoRE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23

of the waves on the beach, the roar of
Niagara, the discords of the streets, the
noises of animals. the putting and rush of
the railroad train, the rolling of thunder,
or even the tumuit of battle.
When popular airs are sung into the
photograph, and the notes are then re-
produced in reverse order, very curious
and beautiful musical effects are often
times produced, having no apparent re
semblance to those contained IN their
originals. The instrument may thus be
used as a sort of musical kaleidoscope, by
means of which an infinite variety of new
combinations may be produced from the
musical compositions now in existence.
The speaking photograph will, doubt
less. be applied to bell-punches, clocks,
complaint boxes in public conveaances and
to toys Of all kinds 1t will supersede the
Shorthand writer in taking letters by die
tatioh and 10 the taking of testimony be
fore referees. Photographic letters viii
be sent by mail, the foil being wound OF
paper cylinders of the size of finger
1t will recite poems in the voice of thu
author, and reproduce the speeches o
celebrated orators. Dramas will be pro
duced in which all the parts will be wei
spoken, with good accent, and good dis
cretiou;" the original matrice being pre-
pared on one machine provided with
! rubber tube having several mouthpieces
and Madame Tussaud's figures will here
after talk, as we'll as look, like their grea
prOtotypes!
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23
Uses of the Phonocraph.

George b. Prescott in Scribner for AprilA
FOR public uses, we shall have galleries
where monograph sheets will be preserved
as photographs and books now are. The
utterances OF great speakers and singers
Will there be kept for thousand wears
In these galleries spoken languages will he
preserved from century to century, with
all the peculiarities of pronunciation. dia-
iect, or 6rogue. As we go now 10 see the
sstereoptlcon, we shall go to public halls 70
near these treasures of speech and son0
brought out aud reproduced as loud nr
louder, than when first spoken or sung bv
the truly great ones of earth, Certa;nig
within a dozen years, some of the oreo,
singers will be induced to sing into the eo a
OF the photograph, and the electrotvned
cylinders thence obtained will be mt into
the hand-organs of the streets. and VIC
shall s1! hear the actual voice of, Christine
NILSSON OF Miss Cary ground out at ever
corner :" '''AJ
IN public exhibitions, also, we shall hav,
aSprouuctlons OF the sounds of nature. anC
~ noises familiar and unfamiliar. Moth
h"'i Dc easier than to catch tbs. sound
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23
WE SEND FREE!!

4 AIDES, an agency is offered you by Mrs c. A.
L Terry 1874 S. Putnam St., Chicago, ILL.,, to sell
the best DRESS PLATTER extant. 1t sells lat sight,
and makes every style of plating
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23

Il DEEM IT My Duty TO TELL THE
WORLD what "Dr. S,oayne's Compound
Syrup of Wild Cherry. has done for me.
had violent cough, night sweats,
sore throat great weakness, with severe
attacks of hemorrhage; gave up all
hope of recovery. am now cured, a
sound and hearty man. Edward II.
Hanson, engineer atSweeny's pottery,
1884 Ridge avenue, Philadelphia. Over
twenty-five years have elapsed, and l
still remain a healthy man. In order
that all may test the great virtues OF
DR.. Swayne's COMPOUND Syrup of
Wild Cherry we have issued trial bot
ties at rs cents. No family should be
without this valuable medicine, as
oftentimes a single % cent bottle will
cure recent cough or cold, and thus
prevent much suffering and risk. 1t
also cures asthma. bronchitis. liver
complaint, and enriches and purifies
the blood, giving tone and strength to
the entire system. Trial bottles %
cents; large size, 81. Sold at wholesale
and retail by John Bengston, Rock IS
land.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23
Doorkeeper Polk.

There seems to be something about the
atmosphere of the house of represe o tativss,
at least about the door keepers office,
which is deleterious to personal honesty,
aud fatal to individual integrity. 1t is
only few years since that the occupant of
this unhealthy place attained to abnor-
NAL growth, and announced to his wonder
ing associates that he was "a bigger man
than old Grant" Doorkeeper Polk seems
to be afflicted with an equally fatal mental
disorder, and to have iancied that the
addition of a few more names to the pay
roll than the law allowed was very small
matter to make inquiry about, and if be
had been somewhat more liberal with the
peoples money than strict honesty would
permit, it was not after all going any be.
yond the harmless ingenuity and
peccadlIlos of his republican predecessors.
However excusable in his own way of look
log at it, this imitation of republican ex
ampIes has proven his bane, and we hope
will result in his prompt removal from the
position he has so thoroughly disgraced.
For many years past it has been of such
common occurrence to hear of the unfaith.
fitness and dishonesty of public officers
that it has produced to some extent an
apathy in the public mind in regard tc
this class of offenders
The republican party has turned out
some extraordinary specimens of the
genus, official thief, and have SO far eclipsed
all preceding examples rs to be entitled
to the bad pre-eminence it undoubtedly
has Tor official corruption and abuse O.
power and place, but the shortcomings, Of
the swindling, or the NAL administration
OF republican misrule and party vsnality il
NJ excuse whatever for the same vices il
any other party. Whatever paliation o
his otfenses the present door keeper ma,
attempt to interpose in his own behalf
Tue house owes it to its own dignity anC
character and to the welfare and gooC
conscience Of the nation to dispense with
his services at once, and to punish hi.
o1ense in the way it deserves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23
Stealing Timber from the Public
Lands.

So far as has yet appeared the Secretary
of the Interior has done nothing further in
regard to timber depredations on public
lands than to make an attempt to enforce
existing laws. For doing this he has been
bitterly assailed by Blaine and others in
the United States Senate, and charged
with trying to enforce a hurtful and I'M
American policy. The onslaught upon the
Secretary has however fallen harmless, for
the simple reason that he has the law upon
his side, aud his action is entirely justified
by the Interpretation given to the laws BY
the Supreme Court The Secretary's
offence consists therefore wholly in his
efforts to enforce the law of congress upon
this subject. 1t appears further that both
the Secretary and the Land Commissioner
have recommended heretofore change in
the laws more favorable to the settlers 10
new countries, and that it is the fault of
congress, if of anybody, that the laws
possess their present stringent character.
1t certainly is no fault Of the Secretary if
ne Is oDhged to see bad law duly eXecu'
ted, or that he does the best he can to
protect the interests of the government in
regard to matters specially belonging to his
department..
The animus of Mr.. Blaine's attack upon
the secretary may be found. not so much in
hlsRreatzealin behalf ofthe frontier settlers
as IN his personal dislike, and the renem-
brance of past political events in which his
ambition was not seconded by the Score
tary in a manner agreeable to the desires
OF the Senator. Mr., Blaine has not for
gotten the Cincinnati Convention, nor the
manner in which, nor the parties by whom
he was overthrow and Gov. Hayes made
the nominee of the party instead of him
self. Hence the animoslty."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23
Democratic County Convention

The democratic electors OF the several townships
of the county of Rock Island are requestedto meet
at such times and places in their townships and
wards as their local committees may designate, for
the purpose OF appointing six delegates to represent
said townships in q county convention, to
be holden at the court house in Rock Island, on
Thursday, April 4th at two O'Clock P. NJ. The
duty of which convention will be to appoint dele
gates TO the democratic state convention
to be holden in Springfield, on the 18th day of
April, for the nomination Of democratic state
ticket, to be voted for at the coming November
election. The representation in said county con-
vention will be based upon the democratic vote
OF the county for governor in 1s76and apportioncd
among the several townships and wards in the
ratio Of one delegate to every fifty votes, and one
delegate for every fraction of twenty-five votes and
o,,o. N. .hoyyr NV tba table given below.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23
Honor In His Own Land.

Says Comley in his recently-issued work,
The History of New York State, The day
has passed when the benefactors OF hu'
manity were allowed to live in ignominlous
poverty-theiF sacrifices, their labors, un.
recompensed To-day, the benefactors of
the people-the men who devote their
lives and energies to the interests of hu-
manity-these are the men whom the world
delights to honor, and whom 1t rewards with
princely fortunes. AS an earnest worker for
the welfare Of his fellow men, DR.. K. v.
Pierce has won their warmest sympathy
and esteem, While seeking to be their
servant only, he has become prince
among them. Yet the immense fortune
lavished upon him by a generous people he
boards not, but invests in the erection and
establishment of institutions directly con-
tributive to the public good. the people
thus realizing, in their liberal patronage,
a new meaning of that beautiful Oriental
custom of casting bread upon the waters,
Noted in both public and private life for
his answering integrity and all these
sterling virtues that ennoble manhood, DIR.
Pierce ranks high among these few men
whose names the Empire State is justly
proud to inscribe upon her roll OF honor.
| Am DlLlOuS, YET mOVeu ny al auOItloI
strictly amenable to the most discriminat,
ing and well-balanced judgment. his future
career promises to be one of unparalleled
activity and unsefulness, ably supplement-
ing the work he has already accomplished,
| by life at once noble 10 effort. enviablt
in its grand results" While DR.. Pierce
genius and energy have won for him 81
enviable position on the records of ;
nation, having been elected Senator by at
Overwhelming majority, his justly cele
brated Household Remedies have gained
for him yet more desirable place in The
hearts of greatful people. His Colder
Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescrip-
ton have brought health and happiness Il
ten thousand households.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23
Poverty and Suffering.

II was dragged down with debt, power
ty and suffering for years, caused by sick
family and large bills for doctoring, which
did them no good, was completely
discouraged until one year ago, by the
advice of my Pastor, 1 procured Hop
Bitters and commenced their use, and IN
one month we were all well, and none of
us have seen sick day since, and want
to say to all poor men, you can keep your
families well year with Hop Bitters for
less than one doctors visit will cost
know it. A W ORKINGMAN."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23

Each package contains DR.. sanford's Improved
Inhaiing Tube with full directions for use IN az
cases Price 81 90. For sale by all wholesale and
Retail Druggists throughout the United States.
WEEKS & POTTER, General Agents and Whole
Dr,,r Mass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23
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agent known. 1t cures by REvITALIZING the whole
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Field, Judge Of U S. Supreme Court. and his ac-
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ue Smith, New York; Hon. Montgomery Blair; Ex-
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of scarcely less note.
Our Brochure of 200 pages, which contains tie
cearest statement of principles the most brilliant
record of cures, and all the information necessary
to Intelligent opinion and intelligent action,
will be mailed free.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-23
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The Process so Simple Child gCan I'm
derstand 1t
A PREMIUM
TO THE CONSUMER,
Of S. in Every Fifty Boxes.

Everybody in general, and the ladies in particu-
lar, will DO pleased to learn that the Chicago
Starch Works have arrived at practical solution
of this long-mooted, complex problem by making
the dime of our dRddIes the current price for q
pound of (the beautifully Chicago snow white gloss
star h. that is warranted the best IN the world and
to polish alike for silverltes and Roldites without
any help from the injurious nostrums called Starch
enc, ZOline, Polish, Enamel, etc.
While thus placing standard article within the
reach Of all, they also issue with every twenty five
boxes prize certificate, and every purchasing
one OF the premium packages will be presented
with $3.50 In gold. ASK YOUR GROCER POR IT,
FULL INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO PRODUCE THE
LAUNDRY POLISH, (THE SAME AS ON NEW sHIETs)
WITH CHICAGO STARCH, WILL BE FORWARDED UPON
APPLICATION TO EVERY GROCER HANDLING IT.
RETAILERS not having received special terms
send for CIRCULAR
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

WEST RANDoLPH.-Much interest Is manifested
in the evening meetings at the Christian church
Fred Souther of the Center, shipped from
this station, recently, yoke of oxen weighing
three thousand seven hundred and twenty pounds
80. The tuition of the dancing school is three
dollars per couple, not twelve dollars as published
last week. The school is meeting with success
&C.. The select dance in Dubois Gays hall last
week Tuesday night was not a success financially
The few who attended report a pleasant time. e.
The enterprisng publishers Of the Herald and
Necs got out an extra last week after the regular
edition was mailed, containing the death OF tho
Pope, war news etc, etc It caused the post
master to sigh, Mr., f. n Hyzer has removed
his printing-ofice from Badger block to the rooms
formerly occupied by 2. Perrin, Esq, He doe
only tirst-class work His monthly the Pen and
Pencil, has been enlarged and is meeting with
cheering success. The reservoir in the graded
schoo-house yard will hold five hundred barrels
and the one in depot square six hundred barrels
Both are full. We do not desire another fire, but
think our facilities for fighting the fire fend are
good-never better. Mr., Ed ~ Hyztr is soon
to commence writing school at his rooms over
Pixies hardware store Mr. liver enjoys the
reputation of being very fine and stylish writer
and we anticipate he will have a successful school
Tuition one dollar including ink, pens, etc..
The now business directory in the post-offlce
gotten up by jay Thomas, is a very fine piece of
work. but contains not over one-fourth the card
of the business in this village 1t would seem
that the ma jOrty of our business men do not be-
ieve in that kind of advertising. Deacon
Estey, of BHtteboro, will hold meetings In the
Baptist chapel in this place, Thursday afternoon
and evening and Friday evening An interest
ing time is expected and all friends of the church
are earnestly requested 10 be present The
West Randolph Dramatic Association will play
the popular piece, " Led Astmy" the last of this
month. Extensive preparations are being made
MIR. N Osgood Snow Is at work ON a large drop
| curtain, and has charge of the scenic painting and
stage decorations. This association has always
met with good success and IL IL expected that the
next entertainment will far excel all former en-
deavors. The following officers were elected at
the village meeting Monday night OF last week
i, Hutchinson, Jr., moderator T. McWain
clerk Hon W. II Dubois, treasurer; J. q A
Bass chief engineer George bradford, first assis
tanti IL NJ, Wires, second assistant Matt bryant
l. Nj Jones and j. l., Moses, fire wardens; II C.
Soper, K. r. Robinson, G. l.. liaaden, b r.
Lombard and q A, Bass, trustees; A. G Brad
sh and j. W, Mann, auditors willard Gray, col
eetor, II was voted u pay the ilremen three dol
lars each, they To pay taxes The Indebtedness
Of the village Is only two hundred and fourteen
dollars and sixty-three cents, making II necessary
| 10 raise ten cents ON dollar