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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
CON RESSTO MA L


WASHINGTON, May 2l.-Ferry. from
the finance committee, reported favorably
with amendment the house bill to forbid
the further retirement of legal tenders.
Placed on calendar.
Morrill, reported back from the finance
committee the house bill to repeal notices.
Placed on calendar.
The senate resumed consideration of the
Shields matter. and the bill having been
considered in committee of the whole was
reported to the senate. and the amendment
putting Gen. Grant on the retired list was
concurred 10. yeas 80. nays %: strict
party vote except Lamar. who would hare
voted with the republicans had he not
been paired with Davis, of West Va.
After debate Thurman moved to strike out
all after the enacting clause of the bill and
insert 10 lieu those of the provision author
izi3g the secretary of the interior TO place
the name of Gen, Shields on the pension
list at the rate of 500 per month. A
lengthy debate ensued.
After a lengthy discussion Thurman
amendment was rejected, yeas 81, nays 49,
The question then required on the passage
of the bill as amended, placing Genera
Shields on the retired lists with the rank
of brigadier general, and General Grant or
The retired list with the rank of general
and it was rejected, yeas 30, nays 34
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON. May 2l.-The house
went into committee of the whole, Springer
in the chair, on the army appropriation
bill.
Hewitt said he would move to close gen
eral debate to-day.
Singleton delivered an address favorins
the Kansas Pacific rail road
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
MASSACHUSETTS.
Harvard University.

Boston, May 2l.- Harvard students
have been recently discovered by the col
lege authorities as having knowledge OF
examination papers before being regularly
issued, two members of the Junior class
have been expelled, and one or two EN-.
plyees removed.
PITTsFIELD May 2l.-The Lenex plate
glass company began suit in the supreme
court this morning to recover six hundred
thousand dollars from VIM. Z. Dodge oil
New York; the suit is based in a claim Of
the com psny that Dodge By means of mis-.
representations induced them to go into
the manufacture of white glass or porce
laip. and caused them to be utterly ruined
thereby; the defense makes genera! de
uial
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Last Nights Dispatches.
FOREIGN.
The Eastern Question.


ST. PETERSBURG. May 2O.-A Copen-
hagen dispatch says tbs Russian iron clad
kuiaz Pojarski left Sunday, it is under
stood, for America
New YORK. May 20-A London special
says there is a rumor in diplomatic circles
that the British government has sept 10.
structions to Lord Lotus. ambassador at
St. Petersburg to request categorical
explanation from the Russian foreign
Office concerning the reported armament
of Russian privateers in the United States.
1t is also understood that Lord LOTUS is
to makes inquiries about the mission oil
the Cimbria.
OTTAWA, May 2O.-The government
received dispatch from the imperial
government this afternoon snnounciue
that war between England and Russia ID
inevitable
LONDON. May 2O.--A St. PETERSBURG
dispatch says regarding the recent pour
pariors: All that seems authentic 10 cur
rent rumors is that the two years term o.
occupation of Bulgaria may be shortened
the number of troops diminished,
European commission instead of Russian
and new scheme regarding the paymen
of indemnity.
A Vienna correspondent apprehends
that the negotiations will not be concluded
for long time aud that the expectation @
the congress meeting in fortnight is to
ssnguine.
A Paris correspondent asserts that tn
Czar still insists that the Bessarahia
question must not be submitted to tn
congress.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 20.-A ric
occurred to-day before the imperial palace
originating with refugees going to prese1
petition to the Sultan. The disturbauc
ceased before the arrival of the police. A
is quiet.
| SWEDEN.
STOCKHOLM, May 2O.-Ia the Reich
dag to- day, the foreign minister. replyiu
to inquiry. said the report about Germany
efforts to close the Baltic against II
British in case OF war was untrue,
such proposition has been made.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
tzes.orapasd o.as OekIsland Aress. |
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Eastern Question.

90e EaEtec0 Vnest1on.
LONDON, May 2l.-Neither this morn
ings' news. nor last nights debate in
parliament, shed any new light on the
situation. A reaction from the optimist
views of last week is stimulated by facts
which are gradually becoming known
concerning the Russian movement before
ConstantinopIe, though these are stated to
have been for sanitary reasons, they came
near precipitating collision. The Russian
line at one time was pushed so near the
Turkish works that the latter were manned
and smunition was served out, and General
Baker valentine Baker, sent an aid de
camp to notify the Russian commander
that he would fire on him if he didn't
withdraw,
CoNsTANTINoLE. May 2l.-An official
abroad thus describes the emeute which
took place in that city yesterday: About
80 refugees entered the garden of the
raised shouts of Long live the Sultan; !;
the sentinels opposed the entry of these
men iato the palace. and were fired upon,
one being killed; troops arriving, the
assai'ants were driven back, aud some were
killed and wounded on both sides; Ali
Suavi, who appeared TO have acted as
organizer and leader of the attack was
killed; the affair had 10 other consequences
and the public tranquility is undisturbed
GERMANY
BERLIN, May 2I.-Many pretended
Russian emigrants are passing through
Germany; it is believed they are seamen
disguised. and on their way to America tC
man cruisers.
ENGLAND
LONDON, May 2l.-The Manchest,
Guardian concludes from the reports oI
proceedings of the operatives at ali points
10 the strike districts, that little dis
position exists to accept the 10 per cent
reduction, even temporarily; the spinner;
declare they would accept per CEN
reduction outright and nothing more; thi,
action will prolong the strike indefinitely,
but attempts to secure compromise vii
be continued by Alderman Pickers anG
others.
| LONDON, May 2I.-1n the house o.
commons, Sir John Holker. discussing the
purchase of ships by the Russians il
America, said there is no reason to sup
pose ships will be employed in the event o
war as privateers in contravention OF the
Ports declaration, and there is no reason
to believe the United States will depar
from the observance of the three rules O.
the Washington treaty; there is no neces
sity for discussing the responsibility rest
ing on the governments of Russia and IT,,
United States. since there is no reason t
suppose they would violate their respectiv
lengagements
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. May 20.-The treasury
department has had some difficulty in the
purchase of silver bullion tor coinage.
The parties owning bullion wanted gold
for it. as bullion contains 90 an average
about sixty per cert of silver to forty pei
cent of gold. The treasury would, how
ever. pay only 10 standard silver dollars.
The democratic campaign committee
composed of Representative Blackburn
chairman: Senator Mcdonald and Repre-.
sentatiyes Bauuing, Hunton. and Joses oI
New Hampshire. elected as the resident
committee Gen, A. s. Denver, John G.
Thompson and james L. Harvey, apc
selected MIR. Harvey treasurer. and Gen
Duncan z. Walker secretary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, May 2l.--A special train
of twenty-five cars of -four which left
Minneapolis the evening of the 10th inst,
arrived here last evening. and was delivered
to steamer for London before morning,
making the fastest time ever made.
Cardinal McClosky arrived from Europe
this morning.
The purchasing agents of various rail
roads throughout the United States anG
Canada. who met in a western city las
year, assembled in convention here thi:
morning.
Two men, this morning, were fatally
injured by the falling of an iron girder tt
the elevated railway which was being con
structed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
Social science Convention.

CINCINNATI. May 2l.-The, social science
convention divided itself into three sections
this morning. educational. national science
and state charities President Gilman
delivered an earnest address upon the
difference between college and ministry.
He was followed by Prof Pierce, of Har-
ward. upon the same subject. PROT
Warder, OF this city, read paper upon
agricultural education. and Prof. Sewell
one 90 ethical education. Lu the scientific
SECTION ei government Hoyt, of Wyoming,
presided; the subject forestry" was dis
cussed by number of delegates, and sub
sequently the subject of ''sewer gas" was
considered in the section charities. Gov.
Bishop read an address.
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CONGR E 8 $40 AL
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The bill to
prohibit the punishment of person by
court martial for an offense committed two
years, or in case of desertion, three wears,
before arraignment, passed.
The senate insisted on its amendment to
the Indian appropriation bill, and granted
conference. The same action was taken
Oh the pension bill.
Mr. Cockrell moved to take up the bill
ponsioDipg Gen. Shields Agreed to-33
t0 20.
Mr. Sargent submitted the following
amendment as an additional section: That
the president is hereby authorized 10
appoint Ulysses 5. Grant, late general
commanding the army of the United
States, general on the retired list of the
army, with full rank. pay and allowances
OF that grade, except that the general SO
retired shall not be allowed forage for
horses or Communication therefor or aides
de camp or other staff officers unless called
into active service in time of war.
M. Kirkwood inquired if Gen. Shields
now received a pension, and it SO, how
much2
MIR. Cockrell replied that he received
$3l.25 per month. He inquired if the
distinguished soldier named 10 the amend
ment of Mr.. Sargent had applied for the
proposed relief.
MIR. Sargent replied in the negative.
The amendment was further debated bI
Voorhees,. Cockrell and Oglesby.
Mr.. Blaine favored the amendment. I
was then agreed to-yeas 80, NAYS 28.
/ Mr.. Kirkwood opposed the whole bill
because it proposed to make q nev
departure in the policy of the country.
all our disabled and wounded soldier
should be put on the retired list. peopl
who owned farms would have to sell theu
to pay the bill.
Mr.. Davis, of Illinois, said be had know
Gen, Shields all his active life. He had
high regard for his character and his gal
lantry and sympathized with him in hi
sufferings, Gen. Shields had served i
the army. Mr.. Davis could not say thel
was any occasion now in departing from th
, we'll established rule in regard to the r,
tired list OF the army to make an exceptic
in the case OF Gen. Shields. The princip
on which the law for the retirement
officers rested was long service. He wou
a vote for an increase of pension for Ge
! Shields, but he could not see that it vi
/ right to place him on the reured list wis
the law said man must have served for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21

WICKEDNEss. Not bad heart, but q
diseased Liver, is often the cause of yio-
lence of temper, viDdictivness, and some
times crime; for, when the spleen is affec
ted. the heart is clogged in its better i'm
pulses, for want of action to carry of the
bile.
II have used Simmons Liver Regula.
tor. not only once but often, and cans con.
fidently assert it has done me more good
than any other medicine l have ever used
| think it is the greatest medicine for de-
seased Liver made 10 the world. Many ol
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, 1878-05-21
SPECIAL H>TlcEs.
TO ALL, PARTICULARLY INvAL.
IDS.


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 and the system to remain in disordered
condition, until the disorder has time to deve]ope
Itself An ounce OF prevention is worth pound:oi
care, is an old truthful saying Therefore, we ad-
wise all who are troubled with the complaints now
very prevalent headache, indigestion disordered
liver, want of appetite, nausea or feverlsh skin
to take, without delay, Sheneks 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 q healthy tone to he system.
People never need suffer from any disease arising
from disordered 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 oil
four boxes ofEthe pills with them. They have ar
almost instantaneous effect. They will relieve the
patient of headache in one or two hours, and viii
rapidly cleanse the liver OF surrounding bile, and
win effectually prevent bilious attack. They art
sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. May l.-Representative
Potter has been in consultation with sew
eral members of the Florida and Louis
lana investigation committee. He says ne
cannot yet tell when the committee will
organize for business. but perhaps to-
morrow. Potter has not yet received any
communication from Secretary Sherman to
the committee with reference to the
Investigation.
The president nominated VIM. P. Chand-
ler of Illinois, U. s. surveyor general for
Idaho.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21

MONTREAL, May 2l.-The jury In the
case of John Calligan. shot the night Of
29th Of April. returned verdict of wilful
murder against parties unknown. The jury
recommends an addition to the police. and
early legislation prohibiting party process.
sions ip the province OF Quebeo.
TORONTO, May 2l.-Eight hundred
cattle were shipped from this city last
week for Liverpool; % cars left yesterday
via Montreal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or eour-
age; the result of mental oveE.WoFks
lndescFefions or excesses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured BY
HUNPHREYg HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. 2s
1t tones up and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency, ,lmparts
strength and energy,-stops the dram ana
rejuyenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. ) Sold by dealers. Price, S1.0O per
single vial, or $500 per package of five yials
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYss
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
400 FULTON STREET, NAYs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
Mine Accident

HALIFAX, May 2l.-An explosion this
morning 10 the old Sydney mines cut off q
large number of snen who are in the Dit
now.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, May 2l. The indications,
rising barometer, slightly cooler northwest
to northeast winds, clear or partly cloudy
weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21

Another Russian ship.Expectsd.

PORTLAND. Me. May 2l.--It is rumored
here that sister ship to the Cimbria is
shortly expected at Southwest Harbor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
PENNSYLvANIA,

PITTsBURG. May 2l.-Most of the
noruiug session of the Presbyterian
assembly was taken up with reports of tbs
Board OF Home missions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
COMMERCIAL.

COMMEhCIAL-
Wheat-Dull; receipts 29,00 bushels; sales 16,
600; No spring II.
Rye-eteady.
COrn-Hc lower; receipts 130 OOO bushels; sales
100,CC0; 4S050A western mixed
Barley-Dull.
Oats-Heavy; receipts 1000 bushels; sales a..
600; S3Q34M mixed western.
fork-Heavy: go.
LaTd-Quiet; 00C97 90.
Whiaky-1 06
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. May 81.
Wheat-Heavy and weak; 07x cash OAK June
Corn-Weak and easy; 34k cash; 3SH June.
Oats-Weak and lower; 251l cash; 259s June.
Rye-5S
Barley-51 asked,
Pork Heavy and lower; % cash or June; Is
GS 17H July.
Lard-wesk and lower: IS bid cash; 6 721s
July.
Alcohol 33G1 "a.
Whisky-1 o..
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs Receipts $4,000; moderatively sctive
lower; lieht 8 i0Q3 Is: heavy mixed packing 05Q
8 Is; heavy shipping 1893 %.
CaItle-Quiet; receipts 500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
PONDS EXTRACT.

R REwARE e
IMPOSITION!
The Patrons of Ponds Extract
are cautioned against the uncer-
tain, strengthless decoctions of
fered to the public as being equal
to this far famed. old established
remedy.
DO mot be deceived by similarity
OF odor and appearance. These
anastGttonS cannot in any instance
be compared with Ponds Ex-
tract
This great Curative is always of a
steady and uniform character
The extensive facilities for the
manufacture of Ponds Ex-
tract enables the Company to
does not produce the same result
twice in succession.
The true secret of tile manufac-
| ture of Ponds Extract is
too well guarded and too wisely
| transmitted TO escape.
| OtRAer@ uMscrupuEOus trades
| men, desirous of making a lar ger
profit, are In the habit of stating
| to their customers who ask for
| Ponds Extract, that they
! do not keep it in bottles. but have
it in bulk
This Company is most SOIfci-
tous to protect their patrons from
this dishon orable trick, resorted
| to for the purpose of palming of
/ on the public a cheap dec oction
| that can not in any way compare
i in purity and quality with this
old established remedy.
Some of our friends are in the
habit of taking old Ponds
Extra ct bottles to the druggists
to be refilled. No dealer CAT
refill q bottle with genuine
| Ponds Extract except BY
emptying another bottle
The Ponds Extract Company
will feel indebted TO any one WHIT
furnishes them with the name o
any dealer who attempts to sci
: them any article in bulk q
Ponds Extract. or the sam
as Ponds Extract. Those s.
doing are violating an Act Of Con
: gress passed Aug 14th, 1875, tn
penalty of which is fine and i'm
prisonment
/ PONDS EXTRACT co
30 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK.
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To-DAYS' ADVERTISEMENTS.


TRUST, INSURANCE AND OTHER CoMPA-
MES Bankers. Merchants, Inventors and Others who
wish to buy OF sell stocks, bonds or gold can have
their interests faithfully served by the undersigned
Orders at the New York Stock Exchange, Gold
Exchange and Mining Stock Exchange executed in
person and with the utmost care. Correspondence
invited.
II, C. HARDY & son,
Bankers & Brokers,
No. 10 Wall street. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
ST. Louis Market.

ST. LoCIs, Nay n.
Wheat Lower; No red 1oE cash; 12s01
12L June.
Oats -25H cash.
whisky o..
Pork-S 20.
Lard Nominal.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Lower; light shipping COG a3 05; pack
ing OC03 05; receipts 4,200.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-21
Rock Island Market.
ROCK ISLAND, May 20.

FLOUR AND GRAIN.
Wheat fouF % hill who1eaala a6 A0lfa6 81
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New York Market.

No" OxA A4AGAOts
New YORK. May 21.
FINANCIAL.
| Gold cox.
MoDey-3
GOvernments-Firm.
u. s. ROnds Rsa cent h-anis 1891 I .OAik
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h1lIacs IeEIeIe ftCtINtu
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES six months could not
walk without the help of q cruteh tried phYsI-
clans and many kinds Of advertised cures without
benefit. Six bottles OF Fenton's Matchless Syrup
cured me. CAPT GEO HAND.
SALT RHEUM- Eight bottles made perfect and
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1878-03-15
RUBBER BALLS.
TIE Wa These Playthings are Made.

x
The process of making the hollow rubber
balls, used by. children for piaythlues. is
quite curious, and may be interesting to
those not familiar with it.. A -Holyoke
writer thus describes 1t: The upper room
'of the MILL is prepared to push this branch
OF the business for few, months, and it
will probably turn out some $4,000 dozen
OF those balls between January and June.
These balls have solid surface, are made
by different process from that OF making
the soft rubber balls, which are perforated
by an opening, and, of course, are much
more ii ~, ttii ole, and elastic Thasheets
.offrnbber prepared for the. balls are cut
into st.. .rs VI double convex shape. The
edges of The strips are moisteRed with q
prepai alton of rubber and naptha, .by
which they are Joined firmly together, three
of the strips being used for one ball .,s
; This part of the work IS, done by girls,
and a skillful girl can earn about one dollar
and fifty cents per day. When the strips
are joined together the ball is'very nearthe
shape of a Brazil nut. Before the last
opening is closed . small quantity of car
Donate of ammonia is put inside, which,
when subjected to strong heat. will make
the rubber expand and fill ont the ball
mould. The opening is then, closed with
clio aOAoSiNc HlAtufe, ana IL is placed IN an
iron mould of the size and shape of the ball
desired. The mouids are paced into frances,
in which they are subjected to the heat Of
the vulcanizer. ss AFT ,qrstrse.,.s.s 49, =
They are kept in place in the frames by
iron rods along the side, and when the
frame is full, iron plates at the ends are
screWed down tightly, upon the ari,ouldss to
hold them in place.s These iron plates are
about three-fourths, of an inch thick, and
so strong is the expansive force Of the rub
Der in the noulds that they have bent this
thick iron into curve If one OF the
moulds should work ont of place while vul-
is in process. thc .,noulds will fly
out with noise like, I, port Of a dozen
pistols, and the work is spoiled The ac-
tion of the heat does the rest. When the
monlds are opened they contain the per-
feet round balls with no mark of the places
where the pieces were placed. The Slight 4
ridge ade by the mould is ground off by q
stone used for the purpose, and. the bah is
done.4f This is but one process of rubber
work. Besides the hollow. balls ara made
solid balls Of rubber, &c. = az s#as 70
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1878-03-15
OUR NATIONAL PREMIER.
a Glance at the Interior Of the Office Of the
a. .. Secretary Of State -
From Hafper's Magazine.


Three broad windows look ont upon n
southern portico and down upon the placid
Potomac. The drapery matches the fres-
Goes upon the walls-Egyptiaa- figures sin
gray eh6eeia5e gil, < it, traced upon aepearl
ground--and the foot falls upon another of
those wonderful hand made Oriental rugs,
in, which colors blend into artistic c6mbi-
nation, and thus adapt themselves to al
most any style of decoration. Portraits of
several Of our Presidents, in various sit
tings, ornament the room and, at the mas
sive central table, sits the Secretary Of State.
AT a desk on one side of the apartment sits
his private secretary. Upon. the opposite
side of the room door SWINGS into q less
pretentious, but equally well furnished and
cheerful room, the Office Of the Assista Mt
Secretary of State. Upon the walls are
pictures-a photograph of the American
members of the Geneva Tribunal also
photograph OF the English member of the
same tribunal, and portraits of the Assist
ant Secretaries who have filed this Office
since its creation in 1853. Among them is
thai of the present Second Assistant Score
tary of Statego William IN. Hunter, whose
knowledge of the workings. of the depart
mept Is more thorough that of any other
man in the country He has been employ
ed in the department. nearly half century,
his first appointment dating May %. 1929,
this being the longest official career of any
in connection with our National Govern
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