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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
REYNOLDS ITEMS.

REYNOLDS H., April 11th, 1878.
Editor Argus:
THE ARGUS being one of the iavorite
journals reaching here has induced us to
drop you line. Items scarce:
Our merchants report business favorable
for the time of the year. r. B.Olmsted's
shelves are refilled with new and we'll
selected lot of goods.
johnson & Co. are enlarging their store
building for the accommodation of their
large and rapidly increasing trade. Robbins
4 Merrill carpenters are the contractors of
the work,
Mr.. Pitman and his gentlemanly clerk
are kept busy supplying the wants of their
many customers.
Every mechanic in the place is busy,
this speaks well for the enterprise of this
young but thriving village.
1t is our painful task to chronicle the
first death in our place Conrad Smith,
formerly of Rock Islapd. who died yester
day at about s A NJ. He leaves a wife and
three small children, who have the heartfelt
sympathy of the entire community
The body will be taken to the Rock
Island cemetery for interment.
Rain and high winds have prevailed for
the last two days-Will keep you posted
en- items as they occur. NEBLo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
RE 3 $40 NAL
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April 1I.-On motion of
Mr. Morrill, the senate took up aCd passed
the bill to repair and put 10 operation the
mint at New Orleans.
The bill TO remove restrictions on the
enlistment of colored men in the army
came up during the morning hour.
Mr.. Bruce said the oolored men wanted
all color lines abolished and to be clothed
with all the rights of American citizens.
They felt capable of padding their own
canoe. They asked no special legislation.
Che bill again went over.
After the morning hour consideration
was resumed of unfinished business, being
the repeal of the bankrupt act.
Mr. Davis of Illinois, favored amending
the present law, if the senate should re-
ject the bill to repeal, and said he was
authorized to say that Mr.. Edmunds con-
Cured. Tie bill was then laid aside.
Mr.. Eaton of Connecticut, called up the
resolution inquiring into the arrest OF
Benjamin Noyes and spoke thereon.
Tue senate proceeded to consider the
deficiency appropriation bill. A further
amendment was adopted increasing the
amount for the Internal Revenue Bureau
from $4,000 to 100000.
Mr.. Dorsey offered an amendment au-
thorizing the secretary of the treasury to
advance $4,000 for the support of the
schools of the District of Columbia, to be
reimbursed out of any funds at the disposal
of district commissioners, not needed for
actual expenses. After considerable dis
cussion the amendment was agreed to-
yeas 90. nays %. The bill then passed.
Mr.. Window, from the committee OF
conference on the bill to authorize the Sec
retary of the treasury to employ tempo
rary clerks and for other purposes, ex
planned that the committee had agreed
upon all amendments except two. in which
they had failed to agree. The items ap-
propriatiDg $4,000 for salaries, and the
expenses of collectors of internal revenue.
and for railway mail clerks, inserted by
the senate, the committee had not been
able to agree. The senate insisted on Its
amendments in relation to collectors oi
internal revenue and mail clevks. and &
new conference was ordered. Adjourned
to Monday.
WASHINGTON. April IL. : Mr.
Phelps offered a resolution instructinl
the judiciary Committee to inquire int
the alleged violation of the personal hber
ty of Benz. Noyes a citizen OF Connecticut
Adopted.
i Mr.. Hartridge asked leave to take frou
the Speakers table Mr. Thurman's rail
road bill.
i Mr. Cox, of New York, objected
stating that after the morning hour b
would move to take the bill from the Spea
lker's table for present consideration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
Last NIGHTS Dispatches.
FOREIGN.
The Eastern Question.

ST, PETERSBURG,A April 1.-THE AgeHce
ReSSe makes the following announcement
this evening: An active exchange Of
communications is proceeding under the
moderating influence of Germany with a
view Of arriving at a pacific understanding.
the natural path to which would be the
congress. The improved aspect OF affairs
developed 50 as to justify the hope of a
speedy attainment of favorable issue if
England does not raise fresh obstacles.
LONDON, April ll.-News from CettiDje
says the districts in Albania, on the sea
coast and Boyana river occupied by the
Montenegrins have been so ravished by
the war that the inhabitants are starving.
The MoDtenegrins are unable to help them,
being scarcely able to feed their own peo-
pie. An appeal has been made to
Austria tor help.
A correspondent at St. Petersburg says
that notwithstanding the gloomy views of
the leading Russian newspapers, it is be-
lieyed in official circles that the congress
will shortly meet, The correspondent
adds that he has reason to believe that
this conviction has a .pretty solid founda-
ton. Germany has not abandoned her
intention Of using her influence in favor OF
peace.
A Vienna dispatch states that. Austria,
in written statement OF her views, which
was sent to ST. Petersburg, not only in
sisted on the European character OF the
questions at issue but distinctly rejected
the idea of separate settlement.
4 special dated Volo, April 9, says: Ar
American ship came here yesterday By
order Of the United States minister al
Athens, in answer to the application oI
American citizens she will 60 to Salonics
tomorrow to embark refugees.
The Post publishes the following dis
patch from Germany: Germany has no
only refused Russia request to guarantee
the neutrality of Austria in The event o
war, but is further reported to have de
elared that she is prepared to interfere i
any attempt is made to- hinder Austri
from protecting her interests.
Capt. Welesly has gone to St. Peters
burg to present his letters of recall a
military attache of the British legation. |
is understood that no successor will b
appointed for the present.
ln the house of commons this afternoon
Smith, first lord of the admiralty, said b
believed no troops had landed on th
Island of Tenedos.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, April l2-The senate
eommittee will next Thursday dispose of
the specie resumption question, and will
probably report as a substitute for the
house bill proposition, theimain features
of which provide, that all United States
legal tender notes outstanding on the first
day of July next should be receivable for
custom dues aud other obligations, except
where otherwise stipulated; this will, it is
claimed, establish practical resumption by
bringing United States notes to par with
gold.
WASHINGTON. April l2.-Mamea Samo-
dan ambassador. will go houe in a u. S.
steamer via Panama.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
NEW YORK
Reported Death of W. M. Tweed

New YORK, April l4.-There is a tele-
gram at the sheriff. office, stating VIM.
Nj. Tweed died ln his room, in Ludlow
street jail, at noon to-day.
Tweed had been dangerously i'll for
several days His death resulted from
complication of disorders. but was caused
directly by nervous exhaustion and clog
gipg of the action of the heart; he was
delirious last night, and early this morn
ing; where he was attended by his ser
want; later he became calm and rallied ;
be was conscious till within few moments
of death and short time before.
Wm. NJ. Tweed died in Ludlow street
Jail at precisely noon to day; he was at
tended by DR.. Carnachan, Exho was with
him from an early hour this morning, also
Foster Dewey his secretary, Mr..
Douglass his son in law and Edel-
stein of his counsel. All hope
| of bis recovery was abandoned soon
after / | o'clock, when DR., Carnachan an
nounced clogging of the heart and ner-
vous exhaustion. At the time of his
death there was.no struggle. he passed a
way in sleep with his head lying on his
arm. Keeper Kernin was hurriedly sum
moned three minutes before noon, and
| reaching Nc. lWeeds rooml the noon
signal rang out and the long prisoned old
man dropped back dead in his bed. His
last words to DR.. Carnachan were; L have
tried to do some good, if | have not had
good luck / am not afraid TO die: the
guardian angels will protect me. The
announcement of his death spread rapidly
and crowd of curious people soon as
sembed outside the Jail, peering eagerly
Into the half closed windows,
New YORK. April 12-Murat Halstet
yesterday accompanied Mrs. Halsted, an(
son and daughter down the bay in th,
steamer Holsatia He concluded at tn,
: last moment to sail with them, instead O
> going over two months later, as he had in
; tended.
New YORK, April l2.-Secretary Sher
man visited sub treasury and custom
house to day: in the latter place the sec
: retary was called on by Grinnell, Minturr
; & Co., and other sugar importers Of thi
It city. The merchants expressed theil
1t views iD regard to the proposed new tart
h Oh sugar; the secretary said be had u
e option in the matter, his duty would onl
e be to execute the law.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12

The standard remedies for all diseases OF the lungs
are SCHENck's PULMoNIc SYRUP, ScHENcK's MAN
DRAKE PILIs and II taken before the lungs des
troyed, speedy cure is effected
To these three medicines DR. j. H. Schenck, OF
Philadelphia, owes his unrivalled success in the
treatment of pulmonary diseases
The Pulmonic Syrup ripens the morbid matter
in the lungs; nature throws it off by easy expect
Grafton, for when the phlegm or matter is ripe
slight cough will throw it off, the patient has rest
and the lungs begin to heal.
oenable the pulmonic syrup to do TINS, ,ScheDck 8
Mandrake Pills and Schenck's Sea Weed Toxic
must be freely used to cleanse the stomach and
liver Schenck's Mandrake Pills act on the liver,
removing ell Instructions relax the gall bladder,
the bile starts freely and the liver is soon relieved
Sehenck's Sea Weed Tonic is gentle stimuiant
and Alternative: the alkni of which it is composed
mixes with the food and reve nts souring Ii
assists the digestion by toning up the stomach 10
healthy condition, so that the food and the Pul-
monic Syrup will make good blood then the lungs
heal and the patient will surely get well If care Is
| taken to prevent O fresh cold.
| All who wish to consult DIR Schenck, either per,
sonally or by letter, can do so at his principal
Office corner of Sixth and Arch Sts Phladelphla
| every Monday.
| Schenck's medicines are sold by all druggists
| throughout the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
The House then went into Committee of
the Whole, MIR. Garfield iu the chair, on
the pension appropriation bill.

The House then went into Committee of
the Whole, MIR. Garfield iu the chair, on
the pension appropriation bill.
Messrs, Scales, Chittenden, Fort and
Hewitt, of New York, advocated the bill,
and Messrs. Hanna, Foster, Thompson
and ONeil opposed it. After some de-
bate, Mr.. Smith, of Pennsylvania. moved
to increase the amount appropriated for
carrying the bill into effect from $4,000
to $l3O,00O. Adopted.
Mr.. Powers moved to strike out the
section which changes the mode of paying
pensions, and inserting in lieu thereof
provision fixing the salary of pension
agents at $4,000, and allowing them fees
forsvouchers and actual expenses for rent
clerk hire, etc.
Mr.. Fort offered substitute transferring
the duties of the Pension Bureau from the
Interior Department to the War Depart
ment. Rejected.
A vote was then taken on Mr.. Pow
er's amendment, and it was agreed to
|-l2l TO 60.
MIR. Marsh offered an amendment pro-
viding that pension agencies shall be filled
by officers of the army and navy on the
retired list, who are to receive full pay
while so employed.
The amendment twas rejected - So to
80.
Mr.. Rice offered resolution that from
and after July, 1878, the Offices of pension
agents shall be filled by wounded or dis
abled union soldiers. The amendment
was adopted amid enthusiastic applause
and shouts Of laughter.
The committee rose aud reported the
bills: the amendments were concurred in
and the bill passed.
The House then went iuto Committee of
the Whole, Mr.. Cox. Of New York. in the
in the chair, on the post Office appropria-
tiOn bill As soon as the bill was read by
title, the Committee again rose and the
House adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
DANIELS
Improved Foot Protector

Reasons why all should use the Foot Protector:
Prevents Chiils and Fever; prevents Diptheria; !;
prevents Rheumatism; prevents Sweating Of the
Feet prevent u Cramps In the Feet: prevents Corns
Bunions, Chilblains, Damp Feet, Cold Feet pre-
vents taking Colo, and the serious Ills which follow
colds. prevents fatigue, and renders Walking q
pleasure. saves more Hosiery than ten times the
cost Of the Foot Protector. Saves stains from
stockings thereby saving labor in washing.
They are economical, luxurious and comfortable.
For Ladies and Children they particularly rec
commended for they Will ofteR save sickness result
ing from Damp Feet.
Manufactured only by A. N. DANIELS, Sole Pro-
| prietor, HARTFORD, Conn.
Sample pairs sent by mail, postage paid, to any
part OF the United States receipt of 25 cents OF
5 pairs for 81. When ordering, please give size
Gent or ladies' size.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
LOOK OUT FOR coUNTERFE1Ts,

The public are cautioned against another coun-
lerIei, which has lately made its appearance led
W. B. Farrells Arabian Liniment, the most danger
ous of al the counterfeis, because his having the
name OF Farrell, many will buy it in good faith,
and they will perhaps only discover their error
when the spurious mixture has wrought its evil ef
fects
The genuine article is manufactured only by Fl.
6. Farrell, sole inventor and proprietor and whole
sale druggist No. II Main street. Peoria, Illinois
to whom all applications for Agencies must be ad-
dressed. Be sure you gel it with the letters Il. g.
before Farrell's th1s-H. @. FARRELL'S-and his
signature on the wrapper, all other are counter
feits.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
" Price 25 and so cents and 81 per bottle
hamlet In the United Statss in which one is not al
ready established. Address H. G. Farrell as above,
accompanied with good character, responsibility
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12

Texas has an oak tree upon which
have been grated sprigs of pine, holly,
dogwood, elm, ash, walnut, apple. and
peach. The grated sprigs have budded,
and give promise of thriving.
Charleston Journal Of Commerce..
Information has just reached here that
horrible murder was committed at Doko,
station on the Charlotte, Columbia &
Augusta railroad. few miles above here.
Mr. j. Borne had an alteration with his
two sons. and both left the house. The
elder son William, returned in short time,
armed with pistol, aud shot his father in
the head three times. killing him almost
instantly, The murderer has not yet been
caught
Henry Sackett, a prominent farmer
of Asyria, Barry county, Mich, had an
encounter with bull on his farm on the
4th. The animal gored him in terrible
manner. Mr.. Sackett was found in an
insensible condition a snort distance from
the animal. which was tied 10 its accus-
toned place. 1t was evident that he
finally overcame the infuriated beast, and
not until he had secured him did he real
ize how frightfully he had been torn. His
body was gored in many places, and bis
bowels pulled out and lay upon his breast
He survived his injuries only an hour after
| he was discovered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
STATE DEMOCRATIC CoNvEN.
TION.

SPRINGFIELD, April 1.-THE democrat
ic state convention met in Representative
Hall at 10 AN. Senator NJ. Bush, #
Pike called it TO order. Gen. j. G. Black,
of Danville, was chosen temporary chair
man, and briefly returned thanks. III. s.
Metz, of Schuyler, Col. Phocion Howard.
OF Tuscola, 7. T. Benton. of Union, and
Major Louis Souther, of Sangamon, were
chosen temporary secretaries. Committees
on credentials, permanent organization,
resolutions, and to report the state central
committee were appointed. one from each
congressional district. Following is the
committee Oh platform State at large
w, G. Goudy, Of Cook; and X. L. Nc
kindley. of Edgar. First district, j. K.
Doolittle, Jr. second, @. Mahoney; third,
| Egbert Jameson; fourth, Thomas BetteTs-
worth; fifth, L. d. johnson; sixth, Chas.
Durham; seventh, Alex. Vaughery;
eighth, j. c. Durham; ninth, w. T. Dow
dali; tenth, j. G. Bagley; eleventh, Jas.
G. Thompson; twelfth, " N. L. Vandevor;
thirteenth, Ghas Shackelford; fourteenth,
S. FL. Busey; fifteenth, q. w. Moulton
sixteenth, L. B. Parsons: seventeenth, Ed
Abend; eighteenth, John FL. Oberly;
nineteenth. f. NJ. Youngblood.
Following is the state central committee
first district, Fred Summers; second, T. E.
Courtney; third, F. II. Winston; fourth
II. r. Enoch; fifth, +. A. Marsh; sixth,
James s. Drake; seventh, G. G. Farley
eighth, George G. Harrington; ninth, w
liz. Davidson; tenth. w. G. Hooker
eleventh, J. NJ. Bush; twelfth, T. w. Nc
Nicely; thirteenth, j. B. Irwin; fourteenth
L. A. Barringer; fifteenth. NJ. A, Coch
rane; sixteenth. f. Foreman; seventeenth
III. S. Drummond; eighteenth. w. A
Lemma; nineteenth. Robert E. Place
State at large, appointed by the convention
l-J. Forsythe, of Cook; J. M. Crebs
White; A. Orendorff, Sangamon; G
lDunham, Henry; w. Ii. Murphy. Peoria
III. FL. johnson, Coles. -
The convention upon the announcement
of the committees, adjourned till 2:30 P. N
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
OREGON.
Democratic State Convention.

SAN FRANCISCO April 12-The platform
Of the Oregon Democratic State Convention
fayors reconciliation of silver; resumption
repeaI; payment of government obligations
in ereenbacks. except when other wise
nroyided: the tariff bill now pending in
Congress; a law to prohibited chinese imi-
ration and denounces the misruIe of the
renublican party, the fraud by which
Hayes was put in Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
CONGRESSION NAL
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Private reports
were considered, and Mr.. Bragg argued
against the bill to restore Geo. A. Adams
to his rank in the army. Mr.. Haskill. of
New York, favored the measure, and it
passed.
A bill authorizing the secretary Of war
to relinquish portions of the Fort Hartsuf
military reservation in Nebraska. to home
stead and preemption settlers. passed.
The house soon afterward went into
committee OK the whole on the private cal
endar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
Malaria1 ever.

Malarial Fevers. constipation, torpidity
of the liver and kidneys, general debility,
nervousness and neuralgia ailments yield
readily to this great disease conqueror,
Hop Bitters. 1t repairs the ravages of
disease by converting the food into rich
blood and it gives new life and vigor to the
aged and infrm always. See Proverbs
in other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
PALM SOAP.
PURE PALM SOAP
Apau AnFI pHIA SpECIAITY

A PHILADELPHIA SPECIALITY,
Established forty years, and for sale by more than
one thousand storekeepers. This Soap has no
equal in quality or cheapness for Bath and Toilet
use, being made of LBERIAN OIL from the
PALM TREE. Packed in boxes containing two,
three five or eight dozen. A liberal discount to
Wholesale Dealers. Manufactured by GRAVES d
son, 1905 Christian sfrest, Philadelphia. II is
used by the Oldest resident families. physicians,
and many public insttutioDs-.he American Hotel
Baths, Public Ledger" Post Office, Water De-
partmeEt, and the Turkish Baths.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
WEST VIRGINIA,

WHEELING, April l2.-Wednesday
night skiff containing six young men
of Martins Ferry capsized in the river just
above this city. Frank Mckuw, Herbert
Crowl, and Peter Mulligan, were drowned:
the others were saved. James Gerer, one
of the party, rescuing Thomas Jordon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
MASSACHUSETTS,

FALL RIVER, April ll.-All savings
banks of the city to day are exacting sixty
days notice for sums above one hundred
dollars.
The directors of the Union Mills are
still engaged at their work; the defalca.
ton up to this time is $5l9,0O0.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12

If the functions of the liver are in any
way disordered, the whole body, and not
only the body, but the mind sympathizes
with the disturbed organ. Bilious COM
plants are more common than any other
disease: and to remove the bile, as
we'll as to regulate the Liver. you only
have to take Simmons Liver Regulator,
which will impart new life and vigor to the
whole system.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
JACKSON'S CATARRH SNUFF
TROCH.E POWDER.

TROCHE POWDER.
A DELIGHTFUL AND PLEASANT REMEDY IN
Catarrh, Headache. Bad Breath, Hoarse
ness. Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs,
Deafness, &C., &c,
And all Disorders resulting from COLDS in
HEAD,7HROATG VOCAL ORGANS
This Remedy does not DRY Up" Catarrh but
LOOSENS 1t; frees the head OF all offensive matter
quickly removing Bad Breath and Headache; al
lays and soothes the burning heat in Catarrh is so
mild and agreeable in its effects that it positively
Cures Without Sneezing!
As a TRocHE POWDER, is pleasant TO the taste,
and never nauseates; when swallowed, instantly
gives to the Throat and Vocal Organs
Delicious Sensation Of ceolness and Comfort
1t is the best Voice Tonic in the world
Try i'll Safe, Reliable, and only 35 Centsl
Sold by Druggists, or mailed free address
COOPER, WILSON & CO., Props, Phila.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
Weather Probabtlities.

WASHINGTON, April -. Indications for
upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
iays: clear or partly cloudy weather,
variable winds most from the west, station
ary OF high temperature and pressure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
VIRGINIA

RICHMOND, April r. j. D. Clay, clerk
of the comfy court of Halifax. and for
merly a member Of the legislature, was
arrested on charge of forging pension
claims against the government.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
CANADA.

TORONTO, April l2,-At Myersburg last
evening, Bertha Wynn, age Is, was killed
by shool teacher named Shannon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
NEW JERSEY.

TRENTON, April l2,-Michael Lynch
was fatally shot by James McCarty 10 a
quarrel about dog fight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
RHODE ISLAND

PROVIDENCE, April l2.-The Frankli
savings bank has been injoined.
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Piano sianuiacturer, fan 1870 Main Main S'''
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