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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
c. B. 8 @. r. 3.

Boston, May 27.-An adjourned meet
ing of the directors of the Chicago, Burl-
ington 4 Quincy railroad was held 10 this
city Saturday. The resignation of the
President, Hon, Robert Harris was
accepted. and J. Nj. Forbes unanimously
elected in his stead. Mr.. Harris was
chosen consulting engineer of the road,
but owing to his Impaired health be will
doubtless refrain from active service in any
capacity at present. c. f. Perkins con-
tiuues in his office as vice president aud
general manager of the road 10 the west
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Chicago Circuit Court

CHICAGO, lii. May 27.-Judge Booth
iu the circuit cour, this morning decided
that the bondsmen of defautiug grain in
spector, VIM. II. Harper, are not liable to
the state for the amount of Harper S
who are damaged by the defalca,iou, This
decision practically ends the attempt to
recover on the bond. as the losses by
Hsrper's deficiency are very small % the
individual cases. g.
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Serious Accident On the wabash r. r..

ST. LOUIS, No.. May 27.-As the west
ward bound train on the Wabash road
approached Boody station west of Decatur
at $3.50 this morning. two passenger coaches
jumped the track. and tum bled down the
em mbankment. Conductor Horace Morgan
was severely cut over the eye and had his
back badly sprained. The brakeman, Nick
Burns, was injured internally. Nearly all
the passengers were more or less hurt. but
none seriously. The accident was caused
by spreading of the rails.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
CONGRESSION N Al
SENATE.

q WASHINGTON, May 27.-Blaine. in
justice TO the Belgian government. sub
mitted a resolution requesting the presi-
dent, if not incompatible, etc., to trans
nit to the senate copies of all cores
poudeuce relating to the appointment OF
Del Fosse as Halifax fishery commissioners
which were not transmitted with the
previous batch; agreed to.
Davis, of Illinois, called up the senate
6ill to provide for the appointment of an
additional circuit Judge for the 7th judicial
circuit, composed of the states of Illinois
and Indiana, which was discussed until the
expiration of the morning hour AMI then
laid aside. -.,.-.,~--.-.-
Morrill introduced a bill appropria.
ting $259,000 for the erection of fire
proof building for the National Museum;
referred. -s zE Ft
Consideration was then resumed of the
District of Columbia bill. RS
WASHINGTON, May 27.-Bills were
introduced
By Willis. making il unlawful for tht
secretary of the treasury to contract fol
the sale of any United States bonds, fol
any purposes. with any syndicate, bank, ol
individual, until he has invited proposals
by advertisements at least weeks before
hand 10 FIVE newspapers, that proposals t.
be accepted which shall be most advan
Itageously TO the government.
By Wood, to establish a permanent
sinking fund 1t provides there shall b.
appropriated for the fiscal year com
ulencipg July 1878. and for each succeed
ing year. out OF the custom revenues tht
sum of slOO, 100000, which shall be ap
pied, ,-6rst-to pay the interest oa tn
public debt.-second TO the redemption o
purchase of SO much of the outstan inl
principal of the public debt as can b.
purchased or redeemed at not mora thai
par and accrued interest. all bonds SO pur
chased, or redeemed, TO cease to bear in
terest and to be cancelled and destroyed
1t abrogates the act providing for al
annual siuking fund.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
MASSACHUSETTS.

NORTHAMPTON, May 27.- Fred k Clark,
bookkeeper of Vernon Brothers Il Co..
paper manufacturers. with warehouse in
New Y ork. has been suspended after con.
Tossing he had been stealing money from
the company eight or nine years, by falsi-
flying the pay roll Clark is prominent in
religious circles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
MEXICO.

CRY OF MEXICO, May 24.-The report
of the committee Of Congress at Washing.
ton, recommending the crossing of the
American troops into Mexico, caused
great excitement. The Mexicans feal
that the Texan fillibusters will combine
with the Lerdoists and thereby be enabled
to get up raids either way.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

CHICAGO, May 27 California 5 fsvorite
running mare, Molie Mccarthy, leaves
here for Louisville Tonight: she has
attracted much attention from holse men
during her short stay here, aud conuoi-
seuers are convinced of her remarkable
running qualities Henry Welsh, her
trainer. states she is in the best possible
condition for her contest with Tenbroeck,
july 4th,
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Eo-days' Race.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 27.-Day Star,
Solicitor" 'Limler" and Blue Eyes
started in the two mile race. Day Stai
won the Derby last week and was a greal
fasorite.T Limler was first, Day Star sec.
oud, Solicitor Z bird, aud Blue Eyes last:
time 3:37.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
z. z. Accident.

BALTIMORE. May 27.-Yesterday after
noon car loaded with kerosene in barrels
10 train of 35 cars on the Baltimore &
Ohio R. R.. near Cooks Mills, jumped the
track and was wrecked. The oil lgnited
and burned np four other cars. il all two
hundred and fifty barrels Tho rack is
torn up for over one hundred feet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
WISCONSIN,.

MADISON. Wis.,. May 25.-Further re
ports from the loss of life and property il
far greater than was at first reported.
Additional particulars are learned from
farmers and others who came to this place
tor supplies. The town of Perry seems Z
have been the 6rst place in this eountr,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
We Believe

That if everyone would use Hop Bitters
freely, there would be much less sickness
and misery 10 the world; people are fast
finding this out, whole families keeping
we'll at trifing cost by its use. We ad
wise all to try it, d; A. Rochester
N Y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

MENDOZA, Ill., May 27.-News has
reached here of an attrocious murder com-
mitted at Arlington, small town nine
miles west OF this place On Sunday, Sam
Carney. a young man who mad been
refused permission to visit Miss Cullen
line, young lady of his acquaintance,
went to her room last evening, cut her
throat with razor, shot her with a
revolver, aud being met BY Mr.. and Mrs.
Cullenbine On his way down stairs shot the
father 10 the hip, cut Mrs CulleDbin
severely with butcher kuife. and rushing
out into the yard drew razor across his
own throat several times and expired
almost instantly. The parents are severely.
but not fatally hurt; the daughter Ii, ed
but few minutes. AL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Cures all Pain in Man and Beast
Testimonials.

From the Christian Union, August %, 1877
extended frank invitation to owners OF lame hor
bring their equine property round to his place
Of business for free treatment the corner OF Twen-
ty-seventh street and Sixth avenue has come to
sembls horse fair. The doctors bold defiance,
which s thus thrust upon the curious attention oi
his neighbor is based his earnest belief in his
IOdide Ammonia Liniment, which Is now preferred
TO all others by the chief and sporting
men of this country" valuable horse of the wri
ter's was kicked on the hook: swelling and lame
ness ensued, rendering the animal nearly worthless
We were advised to try Giles Linim0nt, and are
gratifed to say it acted like a CHARM About two
inches of the bone came away, the sore healed up
and the lameness and swelling are fast disappear
mg.-[ Henry Ward Beecher and Lyman Abbott
editors Send postal card for pamphlet. contain
ing full information, TO Dr. Giles 451 Sixth Avenue
New York
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presbyterian oenerai Assembly

PITTsBURG. May 27.-This morning 4
session of the general assembly was oc-
cupied in hearing the appeal of DR.. Thos
Fl. Skinner and Nathaniel West from the
decisionsof the synod of Cincinnati thai
they gere disioyal to the church.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
@This is the last week of school for
this term.

S8This is the last week of school for
this term.
k9There were more people on Main
street to-day than for months before.
sg- The finance committee were around
to day soliciting funds to defrav the ex-
penses of decoration day.
SGB. F. Tillinghast. the Rock Island
reporter for the Gazette, has had the
Moline field added to his duties.
B6eA juvenile ribbon club was organized
a the Congregational church yesterday.
Their badges are red aud white ribbons,
mixed
E2The meeting announced to be held
at Reese's Hall yesterday was unfortunate
ly abandoned. Enough people went there
to have filed the hall yesterday. not having
heard the subsequent announcement
Free Lunch.
Henry CaleDtzky will spread free lunch
at his saloon Tuesday, 28th inst. Turtle
soup, fish and vegetables in abundance will
be on the festive board. s5-2t
BHr Christopher Columbus White had
hearing Saturday afternoon and was bound
over to the circuit court in $400 bonds.
He could not procure the essential security
and Officer Mapes conducted him to the
county Jail.
Bg Two itinerant musicians with a
brass horn and and a clarinet sereDaded
Main street this morning, causing quite an
assembly of people. The amount OF mu-
sic they produced with those two instru-
meuts was indeed wonderful.
BSCapt. Morris resigned his position
as Moline editor of the Gazette aud retired
from editorial duty last Saturday. His
drug business is such as to demand all his
, time and he chose rather to drop the
newspaper business than sacrifice bis own
interests.
q 9Aa- Ii is probable that most of the
business houses ou Main street will be
closed from till o'clock to- morrow p, NJ.
out of respect for Mr.. r, K. Swans me-
mory, whose fuDeral occurs at 2.o'cloek.
+. Smith 4 Co. will close their store and
a number OF others say they will if the
rest do.
e9 The Good Templa.s expect to en-
tertain large number of their friends to-
morrow evening at Odd Fellows Hall. Ice
cream, strawberries, lemonade etc will
be served in the most approved manner
aud music OF various kinds Will enliven
the entertainment
sGSaturday night, between 10 and ii
O'Clock, a crowd of bluff roughs went into
Atkinson's grove, where the Swedish
pic mic was being held and created
disturbance, put out the lights, threw
stones which hit two people and hurt them
more or less, and then ran away before the
police could be summoned. Ifany Of them
are caught aud identified their sentence will
not be light.
R6rRev. Linfeld delivered very inter-
estiDg discourse yesterday from the oft
quoted text: Am l my brothers keep
ler?" His remarks were directed particu-
larry to those who have been hard drinkers
and have gone into the red ribbon reform
movement. He urged them to take step
farther aud avail themselves of the advan-
,ages the church offers as an aid to keeping
their pledge. He characterized the rec
: ribbon as permanent reform, from tn,
fact that the Almighty's power was ack
nowledged 10 it.
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touched by the storm. Thence 1t swept
the lower part of the country, entering
Jefferson country near Ft, Atkinson; veer.
ed round to the north, then to the east,
Primrose. Perry and Montrose, 10 the
county, suffering the greatest damage.
Reports indicate thirty lives lost between
City aud 200 injured in this county alone.
The track of the storm is every where
marked by DISSOLUTION and ruins. Its
width is from a quarter to half mile Ii
lifted in several places only to come down
in others with renewed energy and force,
1t was accom- panied by thunder and light
ming of the most terrifying nature. The
belt of country traversed is low and in iav
cradle condition for development of atmos
pheric electricity. A storm of like intensity
passed over nearly the same belt of country
about twenty-five years ago. News from
the interior is very slow in reaching here
but from the accounts already received i
is evident that the worst is yet to be learn
ed. The loss to property cannot be esti
mated, but will undoubtedly reach hun
dreds OF thousands of dollars, while the losl
of life, it is feared, will largely exceed thu
present estimates.
PHILLIPS, Wis, May 25.-A tornado
passed over Flambeau river at Hacketi
farm Tuesday evening, demOlishiug all the
buildings and fencing and prostrating
portion of the standing pine timber. Th'
amount of the loss is not known, Report
indicate that the storm was very sever,
north of here.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
SPECIAL n T1cEs.
TO ALL, PARTICULARLY INvAL-
IDS.

TO ALL, PARTICULARLY INvAL-
IDS,
spring is trying season. Indications Of sickness
should at once be attended to. Fatal diseases may
be caused by allowing the bowels to become con-
stipated aud the system to remain in disordered
condition, until the disorder has time to develope
Itself An ounce OF prevention is worth pound:of
cure is old truthful saying. therefore, we ad-
wise ell who are troubled with the complaints now
very preyalent-headache, indigestion, disordered
liver, want of appetite, nausea or feverIsh skin
to take, without delay, Shenck's Mandrake Pills.
We know OF no remedy SO harmless and decisive
in its action 1t at once strikes at the root Of the
disease and produces healthy tone to he system
People never need suffer from any disease arising
from dsordered condition of the liver If they would
take this excellent medicine when they feel the
first indications Of the malady. Families leaving
home for;the summer months should take three OF
four boxes oiithe pills with them. They have an
almost instantaneous effect. They will relieve the
patient Of headache in one or two hours, and will
rapidly cleanse the liver OF surrounding bile, and
VIII effectually prevent bilious attack They are
sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

Printing. Binding and Blank Book work
speciaities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. Nc
pains will be spared to please customers
Satisfaction guaranteed. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

New spring shawls. silk cIoaks French
oreandy's. bourettes, grenadines. Silk aud
wool Henrietta cloths, just opened at
Mitchell e. Parsons, dsw&wly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
CHoLEKAl

CALcUTTA. May 27.-Virulent choIer.
has appeared at Morar out of forty one
Europeans attacked thirty died. One
Ihundsed cases among the.nativeipopnlatiou
are reported >sl.ep ~..~-s~ a.r.a :
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Weather Prehan,,,tisa

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Iudications,
rising barometer. cooler northerly winds.
clear or partly cloudy weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

CHESTNUT HILL, Philadelphia, April %, 1876.
WIN. GILES, Eso., Dear sir:-I used your Iodide of
Ammonia Eminent on Flora Temples hind ras-
turn joint. She had been quite lame; the effect
was wonderful; she walks now quite well Very
espestfully yours, A. WEIGH. p 81 am now
using1t on Lttleton's right fore leg-A. w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
A GARD.

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
win cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by q missionary in South
America Send q self-sddresssd envclcYe to the
Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN 81" ton D, Ellie House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

/ had twelve strokes of paralysis. My leg, arm
and tongue were useless; was obliged to use Ca
theter every day. DR.. Giles Liniment Iodide OF
Ammonia has cured me. Will answer any 1nqui'
les so that all afflicted may know Of it-JoHN AP-
PILL, North Branford, Conn. 1
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ENGLAND.

LONDON, May CIV. & A. Laycock,
timber merchants of Keighley. Yorkshire,
failed: liabilities estimated 5000, 600.
LONDON, May 27.-In the house of
commons to-day, Northcote answering
Lord Harrington. stated he was unable as
yet to give detailed information about the
negotiations in relation to the congress,
but. added he might say within few days
the prospect of a meeting of the congress
had materially improved.
LONDON. May 27.-At meeting of the
home rulers, Saturday, a letter was re-
eeived from DIR. Butt 10 which he agrees
to retain the leadership Of the home rule
party. but with strong expressions of re-
luctance and without holding himself
responsible for any action taken by the
party In his absence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
nervous DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression: .
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oVer.woFk,
lndescretions or excesses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. IS
1t tones up aud invigorates the system.
dispels the gloom and dependency, ,imparts
strength and energy,-stOps the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. Sold by dealers. Price, S1.00 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five vials
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, N, Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
ILLINOIS.

young lady murdered, ana her parents
severely wounded--The wretch kills
himself.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
SPAIN .

MADRID, May 27.-There was very
exciting scene 10 the Spanish Cortez Sat
urday during the debate on the trouble iD
BarceloDia. Owing to the disorder ID the
Chamber the president was ompelied to
summarily terminate the setting before
the speakers Of the opposition could be
heard, at which they are indignant.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Gone to His Rest.

After a severe and painful illness of
niue weeks duration Mr.. r. K. Swan sue
cumbed to the destroyer and passed out of
life at o'clock last Saturday afternoon.
In his death the community lose one of
their most respected and valued citizens.the
wife and children an atfectionate husband
and father and the church faithful jealous
supporter Few mems demise would be
so universally felt as his. In business circles
his untiriug energy and insurmountable
will characterized hun as a tower of
strength. The Biographical Encyclopedias
of Illinois gives the following biographical
sketch OF his life:
Robert Kerr. merchant, was born in
Huntington county, Pa, July l9sh, 1925.
Elizabeth Kerr Swan. He was the
| recipient of q common school education.
| His earlier years were passed on the
paternal farm, where he was engaged in
agricultural labor during the summer
season, attending school in winter months.
| lie was thus employed until he had at
tanned his majority, when, in 1876, he
became engaged in a saw-nill as an ordi-
nary carpenter or hand" His family
had previously, in 1910, moved to Preble
county. Ohio. In l847 he began to
peddle goods Of various kinds and con-
Quoting his business with the aid of e
wagon. travelling through the adjacent
regions, Continuing thus occupied until
1850 He then removed to Moline,
Illinois. and was employed to peddls corn
shelters and dry goods through the state,
acting subsequently, as a collector. ETC.,
/ In 1852 he associated himself with
Henry Candee, under the style of Candee,
Swan Il Co., for the manufacture of
pumps, fanning-mills. hay racks, light
ming rods. etc. In 1865 the partners in-
Iterested themselves 10 the manufacture of
plows, primarily. merely introducing those
articles into their general trade.
In 1870 the business was Incorporated
into a stock company. under the style of
Moline Plow Co.. with the following
Iofieers: President, s. w. Wheelock, vice
president George w. Stevens; secretary,
n. w. Candee; travelling agent. Robert
Kerr Swan. In 1874 s. w. Wheelock
resigned and Mr.. Swan became president.
He was married in 1857 to Mary Par
sons, a former resident of Woodstock.
McHenry county. Illinois. They have
four children. Lille f., 10 years of age;
Robert E., IA; Clara B., II, and Edith 6. ii
i After Mr.. Swans promotion from
travelling agent to president of the com.
pany he did not cease travelling, but con-
tiuued until confined to his bed byzths
disease which at last terminated his life,
Operating of late years principally in the
west and southwest. although he is knowr
10 nearly every state in the union.
Funeral services will be held TO morrow
Tuesday at the Congregational church, q
2 2p. N.
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ASTHMA and GATAlRH
Or. 3. ". Reads Celebrated Asthma ss,,si

Is undoubtedly the best remedy for ASTHMA AND
CATARRH yet discovered, also sure cure for COLDS
AND COUGHS. Relief is guaranteed or purchase
price refunded. Samples sent free to any who may
desire. The medicine is put up in two sized pack
and 500 Those remitting retail price will have
the medicine promptly forwsrded by return Eiail.
Address A. ETHRIDGR,
Manufacturer and Proprietor, Rome, y. z.
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ROME

ROME, May 27.-The health OF Pope
Leo declines daily. but unless the physi
clans insist upon his departure it will be
difficult to induce him to go to the country.
The Fdayunatlga however says the pope
will before long leave the Vatican for other
than political reasons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

PRoLAPsUs UTERI CALLING OF THE WOMB. A
WONDERFUL CURE. Nine years my wife suffered
with this terrible complaint. She was attended by
doctor utter doctor went 10 The different hospitals
where females are treated; tried them sll-wore
bandages and pessariee with only tempo ;sry relief
Her life mlserable We applied Dir. Giles Lin
iment. Her relief was immediate. She is now well.
b. McDERMoIT, 10 west l3th street, New York.
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MOLINE.
ARGUS HEADouARrERs ,MoLrrE,

RIcHARDs & SoHRBEcK's Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for the AReUs, aud where all Moline
business is transacted by y. j. Beardsiee. Bust
ness notices should be handed in by noan to en-
sure publication the same day.
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Encouraging Prospects for Peaoe.

BERLIN. May 27.-The invitations TO
the congress were dispatched yesterday.
If matters shall be satisfactorily concluded
treaty replacing modified treaties of
Paris and San Stetano will be signed at
Berlin. The first steps for definite
arrangement between Russia and England
were due TO the efforts of Count Schouva.
loft and the German Crown Prince, 1t is
stated that the project of holding con-
gress of Socialists at Galos will be
abandoned in consequence of the experta
ton that the government intends TO vigor-
ousy enforce existing press and sedition
laws. The Saxon authorities have closed
socialist meeting at Cbemnitz.
The Prussian government has ordered
the prosecution of five socialistie journals
for publication of cynical articles on the
Hoedles attempts to assassinate the EN-
peror