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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
CALIFORNIA.
Heavy Failure

San Francisco, Aug. 17.-Emstcw
Bros, boot and shoe dealers and maDufac-
turers, suspended yesterday; liabilities
estimated $500, 900, one halt due eastern
creditors; assets consist of their stock Of
goods, factory and outstanding accounts.
Their real estate is supposed to be heavily
incumbered. The failure is due to heavy
losses in stock speculation carried Oh by
two members of the firm, in the firm
name, but in opposition to the wishes oi
the other members and without THEN
knowledge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
SWITZERLAND.

GENEVA, Aug. l7.-The worlds conven-
ton of young mems christian association,
pow 10 session here, is meeting with q
measure of success highly satisfactory to
its promoters. The average attendance al
the conference is one thousand. Delegates
are present from America, Belgium, Eng
land, France. Holland, Spain, and the
protestant eantons of Switzerland.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
TENNESSEE.

MEMPHIS, Aug. I6.-The Democratic
Congressional Convention met again this
morning, and split on the report of the
Committee on Credentials, thirty-seven
delegates seeding and organizing another
convention. One body nominated Jno. NJ.
Glover the present incumbent, for re-
election. and the other nominated Col. w.
8. Hatch.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, August l7.-On the 5th OF
July last, james Gilmore, trusted clerk
of the United States Express company in
this city, absconded with thirteen thousand
dollars of the funds in the company S care; !;
a dispatch from Richmond, KY, annouD-
ces his arrest at that place yesterday; a
reward of twenty-five hundred was offered
for lis capture. -. -.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
Indian Affairs.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 15.-A dispatch
from Malheur agency, via Baker City, says
seventy seven Indians. including sixty war
riors. surrendered to-day. This leaves
but very few hostile Snakes unaceounted
for. The surrendered Indians say the
Bannocks did all the numbering and the
Snakes the stealing.
Last evening Austin, New, was visited
BY cloud burst. which flooded the bust
ness part of town, doing damage to the
amount of about 100000. A man nan1-
Sparman was swept down the ravine and
drowned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
F1re at East St. louis.

ST. LOUIS Aug. 1.-THE freight houses
Of Chicago & Alton r. r., were burned in
East St. Louis last Dight. They we're two
in number and each $50 feet long, 25 feet
wide, a1d pretty well filled with general
merchandise Nine loaded cars and twelve
transfer wagons were also destroyed. The
loss on freight is estimated at $4,000;
nothing is known about any insurance.
The fire is supposed to have originated
from spark from a locomotive falling on
some cotton on the platform of the freight
house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

PENSACOLA, Aug. 17.-The American
brig Akbar OF Machias. Maine.from Cuba,
is reported off Pensacola bar with the mate
dead and the crew sick with fever; as any
pilot boarding her wiils be detaiuedl at
quarantine until frost, they all refuse to
bring the brig in, and it is probable the
vessel will sail north.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
Bulgarian Rarbarisies.

LONDON, Aug. 17.-The Rhodope inter.
national commission has returned to Con-
stantlnople. The report of the commits.
sioners. when issued. will more than con-
firm the terrible statements of Russo Bull
gaFian cruelties and outrages.s The mem
Eers give fearful accounts of the barbara
ties committed in southern Bulgaria since
the arrival of the Russian army. b..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

ST. PETERSBURG, August 1.-THE
assassins of Gen. Mezentzou fired upon
Gen. MaDkuroff, chief os corps of gen. d.
armes. who endeavored to arrest the
assassins, after they had stabbed the chief Of
police; from this circumstance arose the
first report that Gen. Mezentzou had been
killed by pistol shot.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
....7-..'.'. Rock Island, Illinois. osataraav.


SARATOGA, Aug. First race, sweep
stakes, for all ages, three quarters Of !
mile, won BY Inspiration. Dank second, Ii
Belle Helene third, time Iii
Free handicap, sweepstakes, two miles,
won by Princeton, Bushwhaeker second,
Joe third; time, 3:36. --.-.zI fs.ss5 s.a4
Second race, mile and an eighth, won by
Bran bic, Bonnie Wood second, Kate Clax.
ton third. time, l SO. sssezsss
Mile and a quarter won By Kennesaw
Egypt, second; Maritana, third; time
-0.l11 -...-A..-.-.aL a..Iga..lE-a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

PANAMA, Aug. 7.--AdVices from Chill
state that all banks have suspended specie
payments owing to being drained of gold
by the government to carry on war with
the Argentine republic which is expected
to be declared soon. ~
The bank of Neogua has failed, liabilities
H$l2, 100000. asei4aboazao
Messrs Riesco g. CO.. Chill have sus-
pended; liabilities $408. .7G3. Is
Great excitement in Lima on an
nouncemet of suspension of specie pay
ment of the banks in Chill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16-Indications for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys: cloudy or rainy weather, warm
southerly winds, falling barometer, fol.
lowed in west portion by rising barometer
to colder northwest winds. ID IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
RKoDE ISLAND.

PROVIDENCE, August II. Upon appli-
cation Of the officers, Gov. Vanzant has
appointed commission to examine the
condition OF the Wormiek Institution for
savings. upon which there has been a
heavy drain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

RocE ISLAND 3 sEozlA RAILWAY.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO TIE EAST AND SOUTH,

SHORTEST ROUTE TO TIE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Thro'h F'ht 6 30 a. m. Galva Ac. $50 a, m.
Mail q E1. I.50 p m. Mail & Ex. 1:f5 D. m.
Galva Ac. 6; 80 D. m. Thro'h F'ht 4:45 D. M.
The 80 p m train makes close connection al
Galva with G & @ for points west: arriving al
Galesburg at 500 m; at Burlington F:l5 m; al
Keokuk 9:25 P m; and at Quincy $40 p m; also
making close connection at Peor a with B lE "
and T P & " roads for all points east and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt, Aug l7-Third
District greenback convention nominated
Bradley Barlow for congress
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WESTERN UNION aAILaoAp,

FOR RACINE 3 MILWAUKEE.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Day Ex press and NAL il...-905 An 5:45PM
SlgnI h1press. -40.15 p Ii 6:UO AN
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 10 f5 connects with the train arrf
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given On through tickets from Rock
sland 10 Chicago. Through tickets only good on
this JAIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

PARIS, Aug. 16.--At a meeting Of the
intentional Monetary Conference to-day
Horton. Secretary of the American delega-
ton, was admitted to seat in the confer
ence. with the same rights as other MEM
bers. Groesbeck explained the views Of
the United States government and submit
ted a programme for the establishment OF
II committee on the relation between gold
aud silver, and of liberty Of coinage. The
English, Swiss. Swedish and Italian rep,
reseutatives participated in the debate
which followed. Germany is invited to
send representatives.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
SLAM,

4 Paris, Aug. 16.-D. B. Fickles, CousuI
of the United States at Bankok, Siam,
writes as follows; have finished my liquor
raids, having closed over 800 establish
ments formerly under American protection
through licences sold by my predecessor.
To. day there is not single spirit shop
within my consular Jurisdiction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
Last Nights Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Eastern Question.

CoNsTANTINopLE,. Aug. l6.-Tbe diff
6culty between Turkey and England rela-
tive to the induction of reforms in Asia
Minor are almost entirely removed.
BELGRADE, Aug, 16--Advices from in
surgent sources represent that Gen. Sap
airy s defeat on the 10Th inst, was disas-
trous.
VIENNA, Aug 16.-Thirty Turkish bat
talhons in Bosnia, including five of regular
troops, i,,ined the insurgents.
FRANCE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

Leave Rock Islau at 90 a. m. and $50 D. m Ar
riving at Cattle at 1U.S0 a m. and $3.50 p. n.
Leave Cable at $50 a. m aud 12:15 p. m. Arriving
ST Rock Island at Sis a. In.. and $3.50 p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

Dr.. Z. W. Reads Celebrated Asthma Relief
Is undoubtedly the best remedy for ASTHMA AND
CATARRH yet discovered, also q sure cure for CoLDs
AND CoUGHs. Relief 10 guarant6ed or purchase
price refunded. Samples sent free to any who may
desire. The medicine Is put up in two sized pack
ages and retails Tor Soc and $100 DOG. price $3.50
and 800 Those remitting retail price will have
the medicine promptly forwarded by return Elall.
Address A. ETHRIDGE,
Manufacturer and Proprietor, Rome, N. X.
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s5o Reward.

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels. Blood. Liver. Nerves, Kidney and
Urinary Organs, and $500 will be paid for
a case they will not cure or help,or for any
thing impure or injurious found in them
Hop Bitters. Test it, See Truths" or
|" Proverbs" /" another column. ss-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
Pittsburg to Quarantine Against Yellow
Favex

PITTsBuRG, August 1.-THE board of
health this q. N. decided to quarantine all
boats and trains arriving from fhe south
and Vest. Physicians will be stationed
at Davis island seven miles below the city,
and the railroad ut Sewickley and Man: :
field; they will examine all trains and
boats arriving, and detain al persons
showing symptoms Of fever.
a public meeting has been called to
raise funds for the sufferers ID the south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

! Tbs Reverend Father Mooney. of St
Bridget,s Church in New York, late Chap.
lain of the 69th Regiment N. Y..kuows DR.,
Giles intimately, he having served with
him during the war, and he advises al
the afflicted to use DR.. Giles Linimens
Iodide Ammonia. 1
Sold by all druggists. Send for pam
phlet.
~ Or. GILES,
~ 120 West Broadway, N. Y.
f Trial size 25 cents saH*
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To-Day's Dispatches.

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Financial

New York, AUG. II. Bank statement
reserve decrease $685., ,4G0.
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PONDS EXTRACT
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-12-23

How TO SELECT FLoUR.-First, look
at its color; if it is white, with a slight
yellowish or colored tint, that is a
good sign. If it is very white. with a
blush cast, or with black specks in it,
the -four is not good. Second, examine
its adhesiveness-wet and knead little
of it between the fingers; if it works
soft and sticky it is poor. Third, throw
a lump of dry -four against a dry, smooth
perpendicular surface; if it falls like
powder, it is bad. Fourth, squeeze
some of the -four 10 your hand; if it re-
tains the shape given by the pressure,
that, too, is good sign. Flour that
will stand all these tests it is safe to
buy.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-12-23
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
Special Correspondence.
NrU XnpR Dnn

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 1873.
suppose every one knows DR.. Mary
Walker, but for the benefit of any of
your readers who may not have the
pleasure, l will explain that he-no,
she-well then, 1t, is a wholly unprec-
edentcd compound of feminine name
with masculine habiliment. To say
that 1t is strong-minded creature
would be putting the matter too mildly.
DIR. Mary is roarer. It's always star
ed after and hooted when It appears on
the street, and not without reason, for
1t wears a Derby hat, coat with sort
of brief petticoat attachment. a pair of
unmistakable pantaloons. and a gold
headed cane. Once in while 1t has
even more unpleasant experiences than
being hooted and stared at. For ex-
ample, 1t arrived in town the other day
from Washington. which unhappy CAPT.
tai forms Its usual haunt, and going to
a hotel demanded lodging. Now no.
tel clerk is commonly supposed to be
equal to any ordinary emergency, but
this was staggerer. The young man
gasped and stammered, but eventually
managed to inquire after the sex of his
would-be guest. This rash question
drew down upon his devoted head a
storm of indignant abuse from the irasci-
Bile dr. which threatened to over
whelm him, but he finally rallied and
succeeded in steering his nondescript
visitor out of the building. Before j
could get to another hotel, It was gently
collared by policeman, who probably
thought he had captured the origina
"What is it?'' and led into a neighbor
ing police station, whence Itwas shortly
afterward liberated, and Immediately
sought the Windsor, followed by an en-
thusiastic crowd of ragamufins. Herr
again 1t was gently but firmly bounced
and finding all Its efforts to be recognize
ed as man and brother futile, CAV,
it up for the moment and disappeared.
The next morning, however, It reap
peared to public view under the escor
of policeman, who, this time, conduct
ed his mysterious prize to Superintendent
Walling's Office to get It's status oficiall.
defined, and learn his own duty in tn
premises. The Superintendent. who i
the most gallant of men, listened pa
tiently to the voluble indignation of hi
erratic prisoner, and then shrewdl,
guessing. from the length of Its tongue
that Its must be woman, said, "Madan
| think you have not committed an,
offense against the laws The wearing
of clothes is matter of taste, SO lon
as they are not used for purposes of dis
guise. No policeman has right t
] investigate your trousers or your petit
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the past, and promise them that we
All try to make better paper in 1879
In ever before. We use the best ma
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yard cutting down prices to conform
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e future, by adding new departments
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New Advertisements.
CTATE OF VERMONT.
TOWN OF GLOVER,
VS..
II n UuITruFp TIT AT.
) Orleans County, IS.
Orleans County Court,
September Term.

ID. ". WHITCHER, Ell AL. A. u. 1878
This is an action on the case founded on sections
thirty-one and thrty-two of chapter twenty of the
General Statutes setting forth in substance that the
said defendants did the 18th day Of December A. D.
1876 transport and carry hire and procure remove
and aid and assist in the removal of John and Mary
Spring from the town of Barton to the town of
Glover in said county without order
of removal as provided by law. They being
poor aged helpless and necessitious persons, desti
tute of all property and wholly unable 10 support them
selves. Said John and Mary Spring then being sup
ported by the said of Barton and then and there
left said John and Mary Spring in the town of Glover
visions their support and with the intent charge
said town Of Glover with the support of said John and
Mary Spring contrary to law; and setting forth that
the said of Glover had been to great expense for
the support of said John and Mary Spring, and also
claiming recover the of Ave hundred dollars
penalty. provided by said sections and chapter
aforesaid and by the PLAINTIFF writ and declaration
file in the Office of the Clerk of the said Court
fully appears This suit having been duly entered in
appearing that the said Dot Deforest resides has
gone without the State that the usual process Of
summons could not be served upon him according to
law. 1t is therefore ordered that the substance of
said writ together with this orer be published in the
Orleans County Monitor. paper printed at Barton in
the County OF Orleans three weeks successfully the
last publication to be least twenty days before the
next Term of this Court to be held at Irasburgh in
said County on the 4th day of February. A. D. 1879
Deforest to appear at the said next term and make
answer.
Dated at Irasburgh in the County of Orleans this 2s
day of December, A. D. 1873.
/. N. CUsHMAN. Clerk.
2. W BALDWIN Atty. for Plf oil
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Fill visit the following places on the
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axe After some persuasion Murcommock
consented, and from that time was never
seen alive by any one except Royal
Carr. Mrs Murcommock, who was
suffering severely from sore throat,
was almost crazed when her husband
did not return during the night.
On Thursday Carr came to Chester's
house. Mrs. Murcommock was crying.
His appearance was wild and constrain-
ed. He inquired for her husband, and
expressed some surprise that he had not
returned. He said that Murcommock
only accompanied him little way, and
left him to hunt his own hook. Carr
then endeavored to persuade the half
frantic wife that her husband had de-
serted her and gone off with some other
woman. This kind of talk he INDUCED
in on Thursday night and Friday, and
endeavored to make advances to her.
Meanwhile suspicion had become
aroused through the efforts Of Mrs.
Murcommock among the neighbors.
which was intensified by the singular
conduct of Carr, and his partial,
admissions of guilt to his cousin Ches-
ter Carr, to whom he stated that he
had killed three persons, and that the
body of the Indian would be found down
near Hawkins ledge. Mrs. Murcom-
mock made an Intellectual search after
her husbands body, and got lost in the
woods.
When Royal Carr had returned home
to his cousin Chester's and by his state
ments led him to suppose all was not
right. the first step taken was to organ
ize searching party to find the missing
man. The party started late Friday
evening, but accomplished nothing.
Royal Carr was arrested upon suspicion
and taken to Worcester Corner and Sc
curely locked up. On Friday afternoon
the body was found carefully covered
up with bushes. The tracks of Royal
Carr entering the woods with his CON-
panion were followed up; the footprints
of Royal Carr's retreat from the spot
where the murdered man was found
were plainly visible. The tracks in the
snow fitted Royal Carr's peculiarly
shaped boots; even the imprints of the
patches on the boots were left in
the snow. The tell-tale steps of the
prisoner were followed back to his start
ing point. The tracks of the dog were
found, and the spot where he was killed
Some days since the prisoner asked
Jed Carr for some gun .wad, and was
given newspaper. Upon the margin
was Mr.. Cars name and postofice ad
dress printed Near the murdered man.
body a wad was found which had beer
partially burned. Upon unrolling j
Jed Cars name was there, as heretofor,
described. The body was horribly man
gled about the head and arms. Their,
is bullet hole through the head from
behind the left ear The right shoulde
: is completely peppered with shot, while
three other bullets have pierced thu
l body near the abdomen.
Carr's examination came off on Mon
day at Worcester before Justice Horati
Templeton, and he was fully committed
The evidence is direct and conclusive
and no doubt is expressed by any on
as to the guilt of the accused.-Mont
; pelier Watchnaan, Dec. Is.