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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24
Last Nights Dispatches.
FOREIGN.
The Eastern Question.

BELGRADE, May 23.--The Servian army
is on Il complete war footing. All avaia-
bic troops have been sent to the Bosnian
frontier and Old Servia.
VIENNA, May 23-Russia has informed
Servia that large pecuniary subsidy is on
the read to Belgrade The Servian gov
ernment has consequently given large
orders to contractors for military supplies.
LONDON, May 23.-The Times says:
Il becomes every day more and more
Imperative necessity for Russia to obtain
recognition by other powers of some mod
flied arrangement under which she will be
relieved from what is practically state of
w4r This can only be done by a full dis
cussion Of the San Stefano treaty in a
| European congress. Russia already
knows the simple condition on which alone
| England can enter such a congress. 1T
may be modified possibly in form but in
substance it must be conceded
VIENNA. May %. Count Andrassy and
his colleagues have gradually come round
to Engiand's view about the terms on
which the congress should meet. as we'll as
Of many other points. Germany is dis
trusted. Prince Bismarck, whose infu
ence here was once omnipotent, now fre
quently tenders unheeded advice
/ PERA. May %. The embassies here
are hopeful of peace. 1t is believed thai
the party of Cancellation is gaining suprem.
acy iu the councils of the Sultan. The
Russians continue to levy recruits
throughout Thrace The Greeks who are
enrolled as Bulgarians are desperate a
iguoriug their nationality
! CONSTANTINoPLE. May % The Rus
SLAMS again advanced their entire linz
lightly, without however, violating thu
neutral zone. lmmeuse quantities of wal
material continues 10 reach the Russian
camp.
VIENNA, May 23.-News received b,
the government to-day reuders the sup
position that the congress will meet mex
month almost certainty. The congress
will meet to consider what changes ar
necessary in the treaty of Paris. Thes
changes will be carried out by the powers
Russia however not assisting.
The possibility of the temporary Britis
occupation of Crete and Batouu is moote
at headquarters here.
LONDON, May, 23.-The Post pubIishe
the following in semi official form: Coun
SchouvaloH brings assurances that th
disposition in St. PETERSBURG for peac
quite equals that in London He is ais
D the bearer Of certain expressions Of wi
. llngneSs to meet our views and of a gene
raj *cheoe Of arrangement FOR reconci
lation Russia, however d, clines 20 pas
sponge over the treaty of San Stetarc
but is prepared to discuss in cougres
i its various stipulatioDs. The Count brinG
assurances that Gen Todleben has bee
t forbidden to make any attempt to surpri:
Constantinople and also that the Russia
o government is not connected with Il
a manifesto recently issued by commissio
for equipping cruisers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24

LONDON, May 23.-In the House of
Commons last night the debate on raising
troops was resumed and continued until a
late hour. MIR. Cross and Sir Stafford
Northcote spoke on behalf of the govern
ment. The former spoke 10 hopeful
tone, but dwelt upon the uece ssiiy of
secrecy at the present important iuncture,
Mr.. Roebuck violently attacked the opposi-
ton factions conduct. Mr.. Holmes. Mr..
Foster and Lord Harrington replied,
dwelling upon unconstitutional action OF
the government Lord Harrington reso.
luton that no force be allowed TO be raised
or kept by the crown in time of peace,
save within India. without the sanction
of Parliament, was reiected-347 to 226
The amendment of Sir Michael Hicks
Bench was adopted without discussion al
follows: This House being Of the opinion
that the constitutional control Of Parliament
over the raising and employing of mill
tary force by the crown is fully secured by
provisions of law and by the undoubteC
power of this House to grant or refuse
supplies, considers it unnecessary aud mex
pedient to affirm resolution tending t.
weaken the hands of her Majesty's govern
ment in the present state of foreign affairs
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Fireg

HARTFORD. Conn, May PA large
building known as Kohns block, Market
street. was burned this morning An ex
plosion threw down portion of the wall
killing three fremep. b. S. Camp, Charles
Harper and John H. Parker, and wounding
six others, two of whom are IN a critical
condition.
SUNCoCK. N. H. May 24.-A FIRE here
this morning destroyed nine buildings, loss
sixty thousand dollars, insurance thirty six
thousand,
WHEELING, W. Va. May "a. A fire
this morning at Parkersburg, this state,
destroyed FIVE dwellings, ten business
houses, and the business portion of the city
was seriously threatned; steam fire en-
gines were brought from Marietta and the
fire is now under control, The fire orgi
mated from negro lighting cook stove
with coal oil, 1t is impossible to ascertaiI
the loss at present, but it will not be less
than sixty thousand dollars; insurance
very small, about ten or twelve thousand
dollars.
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NOTES HERE AND THERE.

The Illinois State Medical Association
is ia session at Springfield with large
attendance
The ball of the FIRE department last
evening was we'll attended and passed off
quietly.
\ The Rodman Rifles will not psrtici
pate 10 decoration day exercises.
Everything quiet in police circles.
DIR, G. W. Lawrence and Miss Hattie
Powers were married last evening
The employees OF Weyerhauser 4
Deukman' will organize FIRE company.
-Galesburg has a revenue of $1,000
per year from her saloons, having granted
Is license at 5000 each.
Don't forget the lawn party this eve
ming at the residence OF Major Connolly,
in aid of the Central Church. 1t will be a
pleasant and enjoyable affair and all who
can should attend.
-Edwio Cash, young man Of Annawan, ,
was horribly injured by kick from a
vicious horse, on last Sabbath afternoon.
The upper jaw was broken, the teeth in
the front portion OF the upper jaw fairly
driven out of sight, and the lips and nose
badly disfgured. DIR. Newell was promptly
on hand, and did all that professional skill
and care could for the unfortunate lad.
He will recover, but will be somewhat
disfgured. -Geneseo NeicS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24
Tornado at Chicago

CHICAGO. May 24-About six o'clock
last evening tornado struck a settlement
about three miles from Darlington. a
Chicago suburb, and desolated the country
for radius of about two miles. The
farm house of VIM. Brunes was completely
demolished. Mrs Brunes was instantly
killed. and two young children carried
through the air by the whirlwind and
hurled dead to the ground. AT distance
of 20 rods away laborer was lifted from
his feet, and on striking terra frma again,
his legs were broken by the shock, No
other damage to life is reported, and the
destruction of property was considerable.
Many pranks Of last nights storm is re-
ported from various points in Wisconsin,
and more loss Of life is feared.
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ILLINOIS

SPRINGFIELD, May 23.-The demon
stration to day on the occasion OF the re-
moyal of the regimental battle flags OF the
Illinois regiments from the old arsenal to
their new depository in the State House,
was quite imposing iu numbers and ap-
pearance. Representatives, of nearly all
the regiments wire present. as well as
veterans OF the N xicaD aud Black Hawk
wars Several companies of Illinois
National Guards we're in line participating
a. escort To the veterans, who carried the
| old and tattered 1ags, many of which were
almost in threads. Three hundred and
thirty flags in all were removed, The
display, as thy appeared, borne many Of
them by the crippled aud wounded veter-
aus who had fought under them, was st
once interesting and historical. Gen. A.
McClerauUd was Grand Marshal of the
day and made the address to the governor
on delivering the flags His address was
u tribute to the distinguished statesmen
and soldiers Of ILLINOIS, aud was marked
by most eloquent enlogy of Abraham
Lincoln, his Integrity, ability AID patriot
ism. Gov Cullom responded in fitting
terms, promising for the state that the
flags would be carefully aod sacredly
guarded iu future time. He mentioned
the namcs of long list of gallant soldier,
from this state, VINO have also added to it,
glory. aud closed with aoother panexyrit
gu the martyred Lincoln,
Speeches were also made by Gen Jno
NJ. Palmer, Gen. Lippiucott aud others
after which the veterans were treated to
banquet by the ladies of Springfield. L
the evening the State House was IlIumi
mated. aud reception and promenad
took place. The attendance during th
day was veryl large, being estim ated .
10000
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Mr.. Robertson went on to speak. being
frequently interrupted, declaring Secretary
Sherman's letter vile calumny. tThere
was a conspiracy in those parishes, and he
believed John Sherman was connected
with it.
The house went into com mittee of the
whole on the army appropriation bill, the
pending amendment being to fix the
strength at $4,000.
Mr.. Ellis said he had learned that some
twenty southern districts had been already
marked for the tread of soldiers at the
next election.
MIR. Banks asked which ones
Mr.. Ellis enumerated Mississippi three.
South Carolina two. Louisiana two. and he
would name the rest hereafter. He would
not mention now from whence the informa-
would think an earthquake had broken
around his ears.
Mr.. Cox, Of New York, offered an
amendment reducing the army to $4,000.
Rejected.
ALSO Mr. DibbrelIs amendment making
it 5000
Mr.. Throck kmortou's amendment fixing
it at $4,000 was agreed to-ll5 to l09.
The republicans voted solid in the afirma-
tive and with them sMessrs. :Cutler. Pat
terson. Williams, of Michigan, Roberts.
WiRgington, and all the Texas represent
atives except Mr.. Reagan.
Mr.. Foster offered an amendment which
was. after long discussion, excluded on a
point of order, that a board OF three
major generals be appointed TO examine
and suggest means of increasing the
efficiency and reducing the cost of the
array. The item for pay, was on motion of
| Mr.. Hewitt, increased from IS, $50 600 TO
| S., 100000, to correspond with the in-
creased force The item for subsistence
was likewise increased, and the house took
a recess.
EVENING SESSION. house went
into committee of the whole, Mr.. Springer
in the chair, on the army appropriation
| bill, resuming its consideration at the
second section, which reduces the number
OF cavalry regiments to six and the in
tantry regiments to fifteen and requires
the consolidation of the regiments and
panies for that purpose.
Mr.. Hale made point of order that the
section was new legislation and was not il
order on the appropriation bill After a
long discussion the point was overruled.
Mr.. Hewitt moved TO amend the section
by making the number of cavalry regi
mepts eight and the number of infantry
regiments eighteen. Agreed to-97 to 95
Mr.. Foster then moved to strike out thu
whole OF the second section. Rejected
81 TO 90.
Mr.. Hewitt moved to amend the fourth
section, which limits cavalry companies Il
100 privates, making the f'nitation l25
Agreed to.
Mr.. Foster, of Ohio. moved to strike ou
the seventh section, reorgaDizing IN
adjutant~generals department. Agreet
to-94 TO 70.
The same motion was made in regard t
the eight sections, and it was agreed to :
90 to 70
The committee rose aud the hous,
adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24

rejected J. B. rockingham for assistant
appraiser of merchandise at New York.
The national democratic committee were
in session several hours this morning, the
members confining themselves to an
expression of views concerning the political
situation Representatives Herbert.
House, and Hunter, of the committee.
charged with consideration of the method
of electing president and vice president
dissent from the plan proposed by the
majority
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24
3. 2. ALLEN.
The Celebrated blanket Mortgage
Case Decided.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, May 22.-Iu the
United States Court, this morning, was
anuouuced the decision 10 the celebrated
blanket mortgage" case of the Charter
Oak Life insurance Company against the
estate of B. F. Allen. The court held the
mortgage a fraud upon the creditors al
common law, aud did not rely upon the
provisions of the bankrupt law to declare
it fraudulent and order it cancelled and
set aside. The evidence showed an utter
disregard OF truth 10 their testimony, OF
Allen, Stephens and Blannerhasett, and
except where corroborated, no reliance
whatever could be placed thereon. Aside
from this testimony, there was plenty oi
evidence iu the correspondence between
these parties for ths court to base it,
opinion upon.
The court also held that the withholding
of The mortgage from record, 10 connection
with other facts, was proof OF an intended
| fraud to be committed on the Other
creditors. The court stated that the firm
of Allen, Stephens & Co., was started iu
| New York without dollar of capital. snC
and even paid for their Office furniture
with depositor' s money. The Cook county
National bank Of Chicago was reduced tC
insolvency in 1873, by Allen drawing
therefrom money to pay money due tht
old Mississippi and Missouri railroad, il
his hands as receiver, and that Allen wa:
commercially bankrupt before he went t
Chicago.
The court reviewed the evidence a
length, and was emphatically severe an(
denunciatory in the glaring frauds per
1 meating the whole of this business. anC
especially as shown by the acts Of Bien
nerhasett.
The court room was crowded aud tht
reading of the opinion occupied over tw
hours.
The United States District court also
to-day, announced its decision on the Alle
homestead case 10 favor OF the assignee, O
the ground of fraud and abandonment b
Allen,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24
Lilies! Big Lies!"

Not SO fast roy friend; for If you would
see the strong, healthy, blooming men.
women and children that have been raised
from beds of sickness. suffering and almost
death, by the use of Hop Bitters. you
would say, Truth. glorious truth" See
Truths" in other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24
GONG RE 8 STO MA L
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. May 23.-Mr Davis, of
West Virginia. called up his resolution to
allow the committee investigating the
treasury books to continue the inyestiga-
ton and sit during recess.
On motion of Mr.. Allison the words
land sit" were struck out aud the resolu-
ton agreed to.
The bill passed authorizing the secretary
of war to have erected over the graves Of
Union soldiers headstoDes in private CEN.
eteries.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON. May 23.-Mr. Robertson,
rising to a personal explanation, said
charges had been made against the citizens
of East aud West Feliciana, which, if true
would compel him to retire in shame from
his seat. and had read Sherman letter e
the Potter committee.
The speaker ruled that il was not {
personal question unless he could state
that the letter reflected upon him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24
Liniment 4odide Ammonia.
Cures all Pain in Man and Be;
Testimonials.

! rom the Christian Union, August a. 1S,7:-
Ever since DIR. VIM. NJ. Giles. of 451 Sixth avenue,
extended frank invitation to owners of lame hor
bring their equine property round to his place
of business for free treatment the of Twen-
ty-seventh street and Sixth avenue has come to
sPmbie q horse fair. The doctors bold defiance,
which is thus thrust upon the curious attention OF
his neighbOr, is based on his earnest belief in his
IOdide Ammonia Liniment, which is now preferred
to all others by the chief sock-rasers and sporting
men of this country" valuable horse of the wri-
ter's was kicked the hock swelling and lame
ness ensued rendering the animal nearly worthless.
We were advised to try Giles Liniment, and are
gratified to cay it acted like charm. About two
inches of the bone came away, the healed up,
lng.-[ Henry Ward Beecher and Lyman Abbott
editors. Send postal card for pamphlet. contain
New York,
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PENNSYLVANIA.

HARRISBURG. May 24-The legislature
adjourned sine die to-day.
PIT7sBURG, May 24,-The Presbyterian
bly,. this morning, proceeded to the
trial of the case of appeal by Rev. John
Miller from the decision of the Presbytery
CT New Brunswick
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24
SPECIAL ETlcEs.
TO AL. PARTICULARLY INvAL.

~ ~1SAB Ax0 \ ~ O&414SAA 4GS v 3A44~
IDS,
spring is .rying season. Indications of sickness
should at once be attended to. Fatal diseases may
be caused by allowing the bowels 10 become con-
stipated and the system to remain in a disordered
condition, until the disorder has time to develope
Itself An ounce of prevention is worth pound,of
cure, is an old truthful saying Therefore, we ad-
wise all who troubled with the complaints now
very Observation-Disclosures, indigestion, disordered
liver, want of appetite, nausea or feverish skin
to take, without delay, Shencks Mandrake Pills.
We know OF no remedy so harmless and decisive
in its action 1t at strikes at the root of the
disease and produces a healthy tone to he system
People never need suffer from any disease arising
from dsordered condition of the liver II 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 o.
four boxes of;the pills with them. They have al
almost instantaneous effect. They will relieve thu
patient Of headache In one or two hours, and will
rapidly cleanse the liver Of surrounding bile ant
will efectually prevent bilious attack. They ar
sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24

WICKEDNEss. Not bad heart. but a
diseased Liver. is often the cause of VIC
lence of temper. vipdictivness, aud some
times crime; for, when the spleen is affec
ted. the heart is clogged in its better im-
pulses, for want of action to carry of the
bile.
Il have used Summons Liver Regula-
tor, DOT only once but often, and can con.
fidently assert it has done NE more good
than any other medicine have ever used.
l think it is the greatest medicine for de
seased Liver made in the world. Many o.
my neighbors have used it. and all will say
as much if not more than do for its vir
tues
JOHN J. ALLEN, Bibb county, Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24

appropriation bill; the chair sustained the
roint of order. and then Hewitt, after
modifying the section as to avoid the point
Of adverse ruling, offered the section as a
new amendment. 1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, May 3-Probabilities
for the northwest, rising barometer, south
west to northwest winds, stationary OF
lower Temperature. and generally clear
weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24
A GARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in :
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cay, loss of manhood, &C., VIII send recipe that
viii cure you, FREE oF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self-sddresssd envelope to the
Rev. JossPH t. ISxAK, sfstion D, Bible House
New York City,
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Personal.

f. II. Notes.-The and w. H. Dodge.
Philadelphia; w. S. Barnes, representing
the largest distillery in Louisville, KY ,
Harry Reimmer. Cas-. b. Holdrege. G. II.
Vrooman, of Chicago; Louis Schenerman.
II. B. Hall, aud j. S. Valentine, Of New
York; K. L. Armstrong, Detroit, are prom
ineDt arrivals at the Harper House to-day.
J. II. Lippincott and wife. of Orion
Wm. B. Ritter, W. U. Robinson and c. F
Toell, Chicago; Chas. Fernald, Toledo, Q.
+. A. Schund, Buffalo. n. Y; L. L.
Smith. Peoria; z. Rice. Madison, Wis.
j. 4. Dutch, Beardstown and Capt Var
SAINT of LIE Claire. Iowa. are prominent
arrivals at the Commercial House to-day.
r. G. Hall, j. H. Van Duzer, Louis
Deny, of Chicago; s. H. KIInck. Cincin.
natl; a R. Grover, Buffalo, n. Y; West
Rambo, St. Clair. Mimi; II. Il. Sickels
Des Moines; Fl. H. Pierce, Grand Rapids
Mich; james HALFWAY, Madison. Wis;
F. Z. Smith, Peoria, and Joe Dunham
Geneseo; are guests at the Rock Island
! House today.
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PRoLAPsUs UTERI CALLING OF THE WOMB. A
WONDERFUL CURE. Nine years my wife suffered
with this terrible complaint. She was attended by
doctor after doctor went to the different hospitals
bandages and pessaries with only tempo ;ary relief
Her life miserable. We applied DR.. Giles Lin
iment. Her relief was immediate. She is now well.
b. McDERMoIT, 40 W est 18th street, New York.
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CHESTNUT HILL, Philadelphia, April %, 1876.
w. NJ GILES, EsQ, Dear sir:-I used your IOdide OF
Ammonia Liniment on Flora Temples hind PAS
turn Joint. She had been quite lame; the effect
was wonderful; she walks now quite well. Very
especially yours, A. WEIGH. P. ST. am now
using it on Littletons right fore leg.-A. W.
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TELEGRA.P1EHIC.
t7slsorapnsa totas Roetf.lana Ar0,4.. /
To-Day's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
GERMANY.

BERLIN, May 24.-The governmen,
states dissolution of parliament is not
contemp plated in the event Of the failure OF
auti-sociaist bill
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-24

AsTHMA.-The tortures and agonies endured fol
six years, nUne but those who have suffered with
this terrible disease can know My life was miser
able. In desperation tried Giles Liniment Iodidt
OF Ammonia. 1t gave me instant relief. Used il
internally as well as externaly-THoMAs BRANI
GAN, 12T West 9Tth street, New York,
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ENGLAND .

LONDON, May 24.-The first vessels,
two in number, of feet carrying the Indian
troops arrived at Malta to day.
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had twelve strokes of paralysis. My leg, arm,
and tougue were useless; was obliged TO use a ca
theter every day. DIR. Giles Liniment Iodde OF
Ammonia has cured me. Will answer any lnqui-
les SO that all afflicted may know Of it.-JoHN AP-
PRLL, North Branford, Conn.
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I was in dreadful condition Joints swollen,
pain intense. injections of morphine into my veins
failed to relieve me. Giles Liniment Io1ide of Am.
monia took away the deposits from my joints.
want every one who suffers to know whHt will cure
them.-FoRDYcE LoTHRoP, North Hyde Park, Lam
moile county, VT.
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NEURALeIA.-A WONDERFUL CURE The great
Revivalist, Rev william P Corbitt says s:-'Giles
Iodide of Ammonia, is, in my Judgment, the best
remedy for neuralgia ever put before the public.
have been afflicted with this terrible disease for 3.
saying this, inasmnch as l desire always 10 be o
benefactor to the human fsmily.-WILLIAM P. Con-
BTTT, Chairman of the Methodist Church extension
New York
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WASHINGTON. May 23.-The senate
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In my family, and for the stock. have used Giles
l.iniment Iodide Ammonia. 1t is unsurpassed, and
am surprised at the many different maladles IN
whlch it is applicable. It gives the utmost salts
faction.--JoHE j. CARTER, Superintendent Eastern
Pennsylvania Experimental Farm
25e, 50c., and 81; and in Quarts at 81 80 in which
there's great saving. ID
SULD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Send for pamphlet to DR.. w. h. GILES, lso
West Broadway, New York.
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