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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-26
FOREIGN MATTERS.

A Growing Belief In the Failure OF
MediatiOn-The Russians Fortifying
and Preparing for the Siege ofCon-
stantinOpie-The Pope ana TcmpOr-
al Power.
Noon Associated Press Report
LONDON, April 25.--The cotton mas.
ters' association has issued circular
appealing to employers whose hands
are working at a reduction, to close
entirely If the strike continues at
BURNLEY. Only twenty-five out OF
eleven hundred mills are running
Both sides are unyielding.
Moscow, April Pa large meeting,
at which Governor General Prince
Dalgscikoff presided, resolved that
each province should furnish one
cruiser for the Russian war flotilla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-12-11
Consumption Cured.

An old physician. retired from practice,
having had placed his hands by an East
India missionary the formula OF simple
manent cure fNr Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung
affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after haying tested, its wonderful
curative powers in Thousands of cases, has
fet it his duty to; make il known to his
suffering fellows. Actnated bv this motive
and a desire to relieve human suffering, |
will. send free of charge to all who desire it,
this recipe, with full direction for prepar-
ing and using, in German. French, OF Eng
lish. Sent by mail by addressing with
sfan1n. naming this paper. w. ". SHERAR,
149PoTerS Block Rochester. n. Y. 4
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-12-11
LATEST a IT
Home and FOREIGN News.
HOME NEWS.

HOME NEWS.
General Sherman advocates giving
the Indian Bureau to the military
authO1dties.
In Congress, Mr. VOORHEES, OF Indi-
ana moved q resolution making the
trade dollar legal tender.
Mr.. Blaine in the Senate moved
for an investigation into the so called
Southern outrages.
i. L. Powers of Nashville has
failed for $350,000.; assets, a large
stock of goods.
George Vests cotton mill at Balls
ton New York is burnt.
There have been heavy snow
at the North.
There has been aran on the Eutaw
Savings Bank of Baltimore.
It is now being investigated IN
Washington, Who stole the Hot
Syringe clause from the,appropriation
Bill.
FOREIGN.
These has been change i'll the
Turkish ministry.
Sulierlan Pasha has been sentenced
to fifteen years imprisonment,
The. English. Parliament has con-
>vened.
General Roberts has gained COM
.plete victory over the Ameer's forces
capturing Peiwar Khetal ahd all the
-Afghan,cannon. The enemy's loss
is heavy. The British loss was so
killed and wounded. Captain Kelso
of the artillery, and Captain Ander-
son, of the pioneers, are among the
killed. M /ti. t'4 isF r.
The liverpool cotton market is de-
pressed and rates are lower.
The Ameer of Afghanistan is sue
ing for peace. He is getting fright
ened by the British success 80
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-12-11
Sugar Cane Harvester.


Mr.. John Howell, of Woodland,
Yolo county, has devised machine
which is intended for harvesting
sugar cane. The cane has heretofore
always been cut b. hand, and this
mackine is intended to serve the same
purpose for tcane that g reaper does
for grain. 1t is to cut it off close to
the ground, and; as the stalks fall
back into the machine they are car
ried through a.stripper and the leaves
stripped off, all at one operation.
The machine is propelled over the
ground by horses, like an ordinary
header --Pacittc R,trdl Press.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-12-11

To the people OF DeI.and. NOlusia Co.,
and mankxnd in general, Greeting: When
YOU visit Jacksonville don't fail to call at
the " Boss Shoe Store" of Demary N, Co,
s. west Bag street. tt
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-12-11

T. The new and elegant Steamer GEO NJ BIRD has
Just been thoroughly overhaued and built larger and
refurnished with twoa additional large Staterobms,
both having double beds within.
3 Now ready for the Winter travel. The only strict
" first class Passenger Saloon Steamer on theSt
Johns river ;-sss es-.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-12-11
I SCHEDULE.


Leaving Jacksonville every Monday and Thursday
at IL o'clock imme diately arrival trains: and Pa
latka same evening, ediatey after arrival OF Sa
vannah and Charleston arriving at Sanford
Mellonyil Enterprise and lake Jessup, going toJes
sup only on Fridays, on ssiaysand Fridays. Re-
turning win leaye Jessup Melonyie and
landings and arriving in jacksonville same day.
THE BIRDS CONNECTIONS /
Are warren Ray sold reliable line Of Schooners, sa-
ivaDnah and Charleston Steamship lines and the Flor
ida Central r. r. This is the most direct line from
the ST. Johns river to the North and West; offering
to passengers the best accommodations and to mer-
chants and dealers in fruits the quickest and cheap
est route to Northern and Western cities.
Trough tickets and bills Of lading at lowest rates.
For particulars and farther information apply to
+ GEO. r. FOSTER, Agent, Jacksonville, Fla. I
7. AHUGHY, Gent Travelling Agent,
- Ne z ;ss q = II a. Sanford. Fla. /
- ~ A.. L
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
The Richland Grove Vigilance Com
Tn1ttee,

To the Editor of The Argus.
This society has been noted in public
print SO often that it seems almost unnec-
essary to give any history or description of
it now, but short account of it here may
not be amiss,
1t was organized in February 1859 and
has for its object mutual protection against
thieves, and IN this it has met the highest
expectation of its friends.
Expenses of the society are very light,
being about IS per year, except when
called into service. At present it has a
a membership of 90, with full determine
ton that justice shall be melted out to
those taking property from any one of the
fraternity. The annual meetings are held
on the I'd Saturday of January of each
year at Clark's school house.
On last Saturday was the occasion Of
another one Of the sociable and harmonious
gatherings that we have always had, and
have therefore entered upon our 10th year
we'll organized and in a prosperous con.
ditiop.
The officers for the ensuing year are:
President-Samuel Clark.
Vice President-Daniel Mowery.
Sec.-Byron Jordan.
Treas-J. A, Gordan.
observation-disclosures Cook, N. Hamor. j.
T. Fields, Geo. McCandless, j. A, Jordan
Persons desiring to become members car
do so at any time by applying to the board
of directors.
In few days our constitution, BY laws
and roll of members will be printed, anC
distributed among the members.
BYRON JORDAN, Sec.
| Orion, ILL.,, Jan. 18th, 1878.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
Our Hampton Letter.

For the Argus:
Hampton, Thursday evening, had her
share of sociables. Early in the evening
the Ladies' Aid society gave splendid
supper at Mrs. III. r. Stoddard's, about
fifty persons being present. & fne party
was in progress at S. S. Champions hall
with Biehrs band, from Rock Island. and
the supper furnished by the Ladies Aid
society at A. R. Stoddard's at eleven
O'Clock. Everything passed off pleas
antly and the ladies felt we'll repaid for
their efforts.
H, o. Norton, proprietor of the Hamp-
ton mill, is securing a large number of oak
logs, on the present roads, the first chance
he has had this winter. He has been
running his mill steadily for Some time
past grinding wheat, corn, &c, for the
| farmers. Hills mill is patronized from
customers as far as Hillsdale and all round
the ueighborhood
The new NJ +. church at Hampton is
about completed and will be a fine affair
having all the modern improvements
Next Wednesday evening they propose
to hold festival for the benefit of the
church and it is expected there will be 1
great turn out. Persons from Moline an(
Rock Island will be present and grea
effort will be made to give them biz
house
! Rev 4. Harper of Port Byron. com
menced series Of gospel meetings at th
Congregational church Of Hampton
Wednesday evening and proposes to hJlt
them all of next week and perhaps longer
Great injustice has been done the Goa
operators of Hampton and Rapids City b,
the Western Union and Rock Island rail
roads in attempting to keep that elegan
quality of coal out of the Rock Island ant
Davenport markets The bridge folk
will not allow coal to be hauled over iron
the ". u. r. r. depot at Rock Island
also issued an order to the agents of th
Hampton & Rapids City to reduce the car
from u tons to II tons. And now tn
freight has been raised to Rock Island an
Davenport S per car, Notwithstanding tn
hard times and soft weather. 1t remain
to be seen whether Hampton and Rapid
City are to be cut off from our market
, DR.. NJ 3. Underwood, yesterday morr
ing, left Hampton for Toronto, Iowa, wher
he intends to open drug store and prae
tice medicine. His excellent famil
|, followed last evening on the W. .. trair
His many friends wish him success.
P
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
Calico Charity.

The committee OF ladies who met at the
Harper House yesterday, decided after
consultation with Mr.. Harper, to hold a
calico charity ball, on5Tuesday Jan. Goth.
The price of tickets was fixed at $500 per
couple and $3.50 for single admission.
Every lady will wear ia calico dress and
every gentleman a calico neck-tie aud hand
kerchief these garments to be deposited the
following day at the Rock Island National
Bank where the central committee can dis
tribute them to the poor. A committee of
ladies' were appointed in each ward to sell
tickets. These committees are expected to
commence their work on Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
The Rendition of The Phoenix.

Mr.. Mobiles, as the Bohemian and as
Jim Bludsoe, deineated the peculiarites of
both characters with excellent dramatic
effect, and with ali that peculiar force and
ability Of which he is so happily possessed.
ID AS the counterpart tef the serious por-
ton of the play, the impersonation Of
Moses Solomon was equally good of its
kind.
The heavy william" was at times little
heavy, but otherwise was 'midling to fair. u
The renderings of 'Efie Gilmore,
Katie Moran" and Alice Blackburn
were severally more than average.
AS a whole the cast was. apparently 1
clever assignment, and the renderings gave
good satisfaction as was shown by the re
peated and hearty applause of thu
audience
Like many Of the plays put upon tin
stage OF late years it is simply one cbarac
ter with the appendages. As such it i
decidedly good, and the moral, so to speak
Is designed to present IN strong and en-
during manner the vicissitudes of life
the degradation of intemperance, tn
subtiity of studied and heartIess william
and the ultimate triumph of the right
The central figure is consequently tn
strength of the play in every sense Mr.
Mobiles always has hearty welcome from
our citizens both!in private life and behiut
the foot lights.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YoRK.-Oue Of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and
others to stop at when in New York is the
Grand Union Hotel. nearly opposite the
Grand Central Depot, kept on the Euro
pean plan--you therefore only pay fol
what you get Everything is first class
and prices moderate, adapted to the string
ency of the times, You save the expense
of carriage hire, and by leaving your bag
gage check on the counter of the Hotel
your baggage will be delivered in youl
rooms, fifteens minutes after the arriva
of the cars, free of expense. We advise
you to give the Grand Union a trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

Ice is seven inches thick in the Illinois
river at Ottawa.
Farmers are complaining all over the
county of corn spelling in. the crib
Henry Go. Neaos.
The next democratic state convention
of Iowa will be held at Dubuque, in June.
Why hold one at all?
The Davenport Democrat says that
Bill Henderson has sold his stock in the
N. L. Packet Co. to w. f. Davidson.
-Atleast dozen, perhaps Is or Is clubs
will participate in the regatta on Peoria
Lake next June. National Democrat
Cheerful subject for contemplation:
"The London Lancet says that one burial
out of every hundred consigns living per-
son to the tomb.
The Superintendent of a wood-pulp
factory claims thatin six hours after cutting
down a tree the paper made from the pulp
can be ready for use.
On Monday the roads running to Chi
cago and Milwaukee will make reduction
of q cents per 100 on wheat, corn, Oats
and barley from Davenport to those two
places.
"A Missourian lately died declaring his
belief in hell, and his determination to &C
there and nowhere else. Now, if there is NC
| such place, what in the world 1.-THE future
wofld) is to be done with such stubborn
chap?
Mayor Turner of Des Moines who is g
habitual drunkard has resigned and the
Council has accepted his resignation. What
about the Murphy Movement over which
so much noise was made in that city only
few days ago.
"A butter merchant in La Crosse re
Gently purchased 100 pounds of butter
paying the farmer handsome price for it
He took one of the incest rolls home, anC
when his wife out it 10 two there was only
an inch of butter around roll of lard.
"A Washington dispatch says "Al
unusually strong petition has been presen.
ted to the President in favor Of the appoint
ment of J. Young ScammoD. of Chicago
as O member of the Court of Claims. 1t i
signed by all the prominent Judges on tn
bench in Illinois, and by prominent attor
neys."
The gentleman acting as superintend
ent of the water works (no appointment
having been made for superintendent
effect tells those who complain becaus
they were not notified that the waite
would be shut off in the FIRST Ward, tia
!, it is none of their business. Why don
the mayor turn over the business of b
office to the gentleman?
|
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
You Can be Happy

if you will stop all of your extravaganza
and wrong notions in doctoring yourself
and families with expensive doctors or
humbug cure alls, that do harm always,
and use emily natures simple remedies for
all your ailments-you will be wise, we'll
and happy, and save great expense. The
greatest remedy for this, the great, wise
and good will tell you, is Hop Bitters-
believe it. See Proverbs" in another
column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

For SALE.-The entire outfit of the
barber shop lately occupied by 4. Smith,
consisting of two good chairs, stove, clock,
fine barber pole, razors, etc., first class
set of tools and furniture. Will be sold
cheap. Apply to Jos. Johnston, S, (.
corner Fourth Avenue and 18th street,
Rock Island. l2-dtt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
Circuit Court,

The Foley case was given to the jury
last evening at o'clock and after twenty
minutes deliberation they returned YER
dict of guilty fixing the term of imprison-
ment at 10 years
VIM. Bordria was taken into court this
morning and plead guilty to stealing Capt
Conger's watch.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

VACANT PLACES in the dental ranks will
never occur if you place your trust in
Sozodont. From youth to age it will keep
the enamel of the teeth spotless and IN
impaired. 1t has the same effect upon
them that kyanization has upon wood :
rendering them impervious to decay.
All fractures. except Of the bones, cured
| by Spalding's Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

THE USE OF Madame PorterS Cough
Balsam for the past forty years, has given
proof of its efficacy in pulmonary com,
plants. As time makes the facts wider
and better known, the Balsam is fast be-
coming a staple necessity among all classes.
Price 25, so and rs cents per bottle, Sold
by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
S. or Nothing.

The state grange which has just closed
its annual session at Peoria, adopted the
following resolution previous to adjourn
meDt:
Resolved, That the State Grange now ia
session recommend to the grangers and
farmers of Illinois to hold their pork for
thirty days, unless they can have S. for
dressed hogs and 81 % for live hogs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like Precipitation producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed, No humbug-as a trial viii prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists.
RossMAN 4 MoKINsTRY. Hudson, NY.
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller u Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson Il Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
Thanks,

The undersigned hereby express thei
thanks as we'll as those of their daughte
Caroline, and their son-in-l law Mr.. Chas
the many valuable presents at the wedding
Of their daughter.
GEORGE WAGNER AND WIFE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

The ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And The ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds Of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give GU.
work trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

Not disagreeable; hardly more bitter
than lager beer; and much more satisfac-
tory and pleasant, Simmons Liver
Regulator can be taken at any time. with,
out interfering with business or pleasure.
1t is SO gentle, safe. and such a good
digester, that it is often usediafter hearty
meal to settle the food and relieve any ap-
prehension that the meal may disagree
with vou
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

D. A. DIN and Fred Wild, of the w. Z.
R. r. are at the Harper House
Lloyd G.. Harris. special correspondent of
the st. Louis Republican is at the Harper
House.
D. Flanagan, Of Savanna, ILL.,, is at the
Harper House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

Illustrated Marriage Guide, go pages, cloth
and gilt binding, 90 cents; same in paper
covers, Is cts, Manhood, 10 cents; Woman.
hood, TO cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed. by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DIR. WHITTIER, the great specialist
GIT St. Charles street, St. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
Your Taxes are Due.

Charles E. Hawley, collector of Rock
Island township, has opened an Office in
the First National Bank. The state,
county aud city taxes for 1877 are now
due, and be asks all to come and pay.
5-dkf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

THE fact of the business is that Sulphur
Baths have become unnecessary since the
introduction of Glenn's Sulphur Soap, be-
cause that articles answers the same pur-
pose, viz: the removal of eruptions,
rheumatism and govt. Sold BY all drug.
gists.
Hills hair. and whisker dye, black OF
brown, soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

The travesty on Romeo and Juliet will
be repeated at Darts hall, Saturday even
ing, Jan. Goth, for the benefit of the Rod
man rifles. Ticketsi50 cents. No extra
charge for reserved seats, which can be
secured at Kelly & Reticker's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

Mrs. Genl Sherman says: II have FIRE.
quently purchased Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy for friends suffering with
rheumatism and in every instance it acted
like magic"
Lodilles Headache Specific cures
headache in to 20 minutes. Sold By all
druggists in Rock Island and Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
Criminal.

Geo. F. Reed was before Justice Hay
den this morning for being too demonstra-
tive over discussion with Mile Dillon
last night. He was assessed IS and costs
and at a late hour this P. M, was looking
for some one to go as security on an appeal
h0pd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
INDIaEsTIBLE BREAD.

INDIaEsTIBLE BREAD. - The reason
why those baking powders ID the market,
adulterated with alum, chalk, and other
substances, make bread and biscuits very
indigsstible, is because they harden the
gluten of the wheat and render it less
soluble. Now, this is not the case with
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder; its
purity and perfect combination enables il
to render all articles easy of digestion
besides preserving their natural taste.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
BILIOUS DIFFICULTIES.

DR.. PIERCE's INDIAN RESTORATIVE BIT.
TIERS.
DR.. G. W. Skinner, member of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science, writing from Little Falls
N. Y, said: Il freely use 1t IN preference
to any Of the ordinary articles, such as oil
Sienna, Salts. etc., for the most delicate an
fants, the robust, and those cnfeebled b.
age. II as Specific for all Bilious DIS
orders, Agues, Coles, Headaches, Cos
iUeneSS, ETC..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
Astonishing But True.

That E Eklund, Harper House block, is
selling watches, jewelry, silver and plated
wear, ten per cent, below wholesale prices
to close business, Only Is days more and
the sale closes. No humbug.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

The celebrated Peoria show cases
cheaper than any other in the market
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship I'm
surpassed. Rob't G. Lutke, manufacturer
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rocl
Island, Ills. 5-l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

Churchman'S baking powder is the
cheapest and best in the market. Is not
affected by the atmosphere. Retains its
leaveniDg power for hours after mixing
Guaranteed strictly pure. Every grocer
sells it: take no other. l2-lad6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

A SURE THTNG.-Dr. Kings Syphilitic
Remedy Is warranted to cure Syphilis in
the primary, secondary and tertiary stages,
and 10 all its varied and complicated forms,
and will cure the worst cases of venerial
diseases, cases which have resisted the
treatment OF the most eminent physicians
OF America. 1t cures the first stage and
heals the ulcers in few days. 1t cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose, throat, head,
arms and legs; also, hard pains in the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
lite rheumatism, etc., in short time.
Price, So per package. Sent everywhere
by express. A treatise on sexual diseases
tree; Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by DR.. j. Dinsbeer, SOB North Seventh
street, st. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases specially. If
you are afflicted, with no matter what, call
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

Pozzonis preparations are standard
wherever introduced and in this vicinity
have ready sale with all the leading drug.
gists and fancy dry goods dealers. The
celebrated Pozzoni Complexion Powder
is very popular with ladies and pronoun.
ced valuable, delicately perfumed. auC
harmless cosmetic. Unlike most prepare
tons of this class it is free from injuriou!
ingredients and imparts natural healthy
glow to the face, without the vulgar ex-
IRENE. An excellent hair dressing is found
in Chemical Balm" which prevents hail
from falling out, and accelerates its growth
1t is an excellent scalp invigorant anC
thoroughly removes dandruff. These su-
perior articles can be obtained of any drug
gist and will be found in all cases just as
represented. A trial will convince the
most skeptical of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18
The Weathar--To-paY.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as In
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. NJ SO above zero 1sP M 4e above zero
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-18

QUERY: why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same nrice9" l-1eod1y