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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
OHIO.
Greenback Convention.

TOLEDO, Feb. %. The Greenback
regular convention this morning. lie
convention was called to order by Dr.
Sturgeon of Toledo, who briefly stated the
object OF the convention, and alluded to
the wide spread interest of the greenDack
movement. Capt, Trevelleck of Detroit
was nominated as temporary chairman.
A motion was carried that one person
shall be nominated by each state delega-
ton here represented, to constitute
committee on credentials, and that no
person who has any present afillationn
with either political party shall be appolntss
ed on this committee. A call OF states
was taken and a committee oD credentials
appointed. On that committee from
Arkansas is Chas. &. Cunningham from
Texas j, W. Jennings, j, x.
McGee,-Missouri, John w. Brown
Kansas, N. S. Cargent,-Nebraska, Allen
ot.-Iowa, L. II, Weller, and
California, Joseph n Crawford.
The call showed the following states to
be unrepresented New Hampshire, Yer
mont, Delaware. West Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi. Louisiana. Mime
sofa. Colorado, Oregon, and Nevada. The
committees on platform and on organiza-
ton were chosen in the same way. Among
the members of the committee on plat
form are: Arkansas, Chas. E. Cunning
ham; Texas, j. W. jenkins; Ohio, Saml.
f. Cary; Indiana, o. j. Smith; Illinois,
NJ. L. Pomeroy; Missouri, B. A. Hill,
Kansas, E. r Ridgely; Nebraska, Allen
Root; Iowa, j, B Weaver; Wisconsin,
j. Nj. Binckley; Michigan. H. A. Robin
son; California. J. n Crawford; Ten.
nessee, III. Richmond. There were two
delegations from New York, and as they
we're unable themselves to determine
which was the representative body, the
speaker was authorized to appoint their
committees for them,a and did so in the case
cf the committee on credentials, but refused
to assume the responsibility as to the other
committees, and that question was conse
quentiy, on motion. referred to the com.
mittee on credentials. General Cary
moved that the credentials Of all bodies tc
| the convention, whether they be from
workingmen, industrials, or of greenback
organizations, be received by the con-
mittee on credentials, A motion, which
was heartily applauded and unanimously
adopted; after song, the convention then
at 1890, adjourned till 2:30 P. NJ.
The most tnumerously represented
state in 1.-THE convention is Pennsylvani;
which sends fifty four delegates, Illiuoi:
sends thirty, Michigan, Ohio and Indians
are also largely represented, but there il
only one delegate from the Pacific coast
At meeting last night, the more promi
nent delegates decided to ALLEVIATE from
the platform all mention of the introcon
trovertible bonds, which seemed at tha
time to be the only point Of contention
among the DELEGATIONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
CONSERVATIVES TAKE NOTICE

Every moment Of delay makes your cure more
hopeless and much depends on the judicious choice
OF a remedy. The amount OF testimony in favor Of
DR.. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, as a cure for Con-
sumption, far exceeds all that can be brought to
support the preteneions of any other medicine See
DR.. Schcnck's Almanac, containing the certificates
Of many persons of the highest respectability who
have been restored to health, after being pro
nounced incurablc by physicians Of acknowledged
ability. Schencks Pulmonic Syrup alone has
cured many, as these evidences will show; but the
cure is often promoted by the employment OF two
other remedies which DR.. Schenck provides for the
purpose. These additional remedies are Schenck's
Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills. By the
timely use of these medicines, according to direc-
| tions DR.. Schenck certifes that most any case OF
| Consumption can be cured.
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his principal
ofnca, Corner Sixth and Arch Sts., Philadelphia
every Monday where all letters for advice must be
addressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco. Feb. 22.-Tbe Chief of
Police. Breen of Virginia City. has been
arrested, charged with having liberated
Chinamanin bis custody on charge'of muir
der, and putting paid Chinese substitute
in the place Of the prisoner. The substi-
tuition was discovered by relation of the
man murdered by the prisoner. the lat
ter having been fully identified by the
same at the time of arrest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
TEXAS.

GALVESTON, Feb 22.-The Ne,cs' Fort
Worth special says Doctor Shackey. who
is charged with tie murder of Mail Con
tracter At Lake Charles La, and who
under charge of two Sheriffs and one
Deputy, was being conveyed to Fort Worth
was rescued by party six or seven M masked
men. Several shots were exchanged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
PERU, 8. 4.


New YORK, Feb. pa correspondent
of the Star and Herald of Panama.
writing January 9th, says of the tidal
wave at Callao that morning: When the
tide receded it was noticed that boats and
coasting crafts along the shore were left
high and dry. and when the wave returned
it passed, with immense force, over the
walls of Muelle Dorsena, rushing up over
the newly made ground towards the
station of the Oroy4 railroad for distance
of 300 feet, carrying everything before it,
| The launches, numerous little Caulith
built esplaDades, and many enclosures
around the coal and lumber wards and
coal were completely destroyed; the mas
sive walls of the Muella Dorsena in front
OF the English railway station were torn
away. and in the station itself a train of
freight cars was wrecked, such was the
amount Of water entering the stations; the
surf was tremendously high; the waters in
the. bay of Callao during the day were so
troubled as to render communication
with vessels almost impossible, so that the
| damage done them could not be ascertain
ed: for ten days previously several strong
shocks of earthquake were felt at Lama,
but no serious damage was done.
New YORK, Feb. pa correspondent
writing the next day, notes the drowning
of FIVE men, two being swept from the iron
bridge connecting the shore with the
docks. Although the drowning was wit
messed by hundreds of persons, no assist.
ance could be given. From letter from
Bascas Del Taro the Star and Herald
learns that Jan. 3lst an armed band
: boarded the American shooner Sunbeam
at Port Timep, and took forcibie posses
; sion. The captain was ashore at the tim,
and the officer in charge demonstrated anC
told them the United States goverOmen
would regard their action as piracy, The,
d. replied they did not care what the United
States government said or did. At %
A. NJ, Feb. lst., another detachmep
arrived on board and Immediately CAV
orders to proceed to sea.
Being informed the captain was not O
board an armed squad was sent to find hir
. and did, he being in the company of th
.. s. consul. The guard seized him an
compelled him TO 60 on board when there
be was forced to get under weigh ON per
. of being shot, The vessel proceeded wit
about forty of these people to Bacas d.
( Toro. The British gun5oat Contest wa
spoken. but the captain of the schooue
8 was forbidden to make any signs for bel
= on pain of instant death. The authors {
these acts of violence are defeated revolr
. tionists of Graytown and elsewhere.
) Callas. Iqueque and africa exnerience
several earthquake shocks the nigbt
d Jan. 23rd, causing great excitement an
q some damage, while Hayti was visited b
i a heavy rain storm.a phenomenon nnnred,
y dented there within the memory Of ma,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
The New Pope.

New York, Feb. 22.-De Luca, Italian
consul general in this city, says the new
pope bad always been regarded as one of
the most prominent members of the Col
lege of Cardinals, and had distinguished
himself both in administration and diplo-
macy as cardlual. His policy was under
stood to be moderate and opposed to that
of the policy of Cardinal Antonelli,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Feb, 81. The Indications
for the Upper Mississippi and Lower
Missouri Valley are rising barometer. col
der North Westerly winds and partly
cloudy weather. excepting occasional
light rains in the former.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
CannphOrine J

Is the most effectual remedy sold, is luxury TO
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant RELIEF,
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric,
has a pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will Imme-
diately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache ana
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, Spralns and Bruises,
BuDions and Chilblains, Eruptions of the Skin,
Pain in Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
MASSACHUSETTS,.

RIcHFoRD, W., Feb. 23.-Walter D.
Estes, lawyer and special correspondent
of the Boston Journal. died to day from
use of poisonous we'll water, making three
deaths thus far-several are not expected
fo recovpr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
LOOK OUT FOR couNrERFEIrsl

The public are cautioned against another coun-
erlet which has lately made its appearance called
W. B. Farrells Arabian Liniment, the most danger
GUS of al the counterfeits, because his having the
name OF Farrell, many will buy it in good faith,
aud they will perhaps only discover their error
when the spurious mixture has wrought its evil eff
fects
g. 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 you get it with the letters H G..
before Farrell's thgs-H. G. FARRELL'S-8nd his
signature on the wrapper, all other are counter
feils.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States
az Price 25 and so cents, and 81 per bottle.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and
hamlet in the United Statss, in which is not al
ready established. Address II. G. Farrell as above
accompanied with good character, responsibility
|
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
NEW HAMPSHIRE

PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 22,-The Green
hackers hold a state convention here
March 9th, and will nominate ticket.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The triumphant success of the great Arabian rem.
edy for man and beast, II. q. FARRELLS
CELEBRATED ARABIAN LINIMENT

CELEBRATED ARABIAN LINIMENT,
Is causing c0unterfeits to spring up all over the
country, spreading their baneful Influence over tie
land. robbing the pockets of the honest and IN
suspecting, by imposing upon them worthless and
poisonous trash, for the genuine H. G. Farrell's
Arabian Eniment. Fellow Citizens Look we'll
before you buy and see that the label of the bot
tie has the letters II. g. before Farrell's for If It
has not, it is counterfeit. The label around each
bottle OF the genuine liniment reads thus, III G.
Farrelrs Arabian Liniment, and the signature of
the proprietor, is written upon the label also and
these words are blown in the glass bottle, III. G.
Farrell's Arabian Liniment, Peoria.
The daring boldness of the recreant who would
deceive the people by imposing upon them worth
less trash, for really genuine and good medicine,
thus not only cheating them out of their money,
but that which is far dearer-their health-ought
to be held up In scOrn and receive the contempt
his bastard spirit merits. Let every one then who
regards his own health, and Ewshes truth and hon
esty TO triumph over deception and rascality, put
his heel on all base fmpositions, and uphold that
WHICH is Just and right. The genuine H. G. Farrls
Arabian Liniment has proved itself to be the most
remarkable medicine known for the cure of rheu-
atism, neuralgia, pains, wherever located sprans,
bruises, hardened Jumps, burns, wounds corns,
chronic sore and weak eyes, lame back etc. ETC.
and Is an efectual remedy for horses and cattle in
the cure OF sweeny, distemper lameness dry should
er, spnt, wounds, ETC., etc, and will always stop
the further progress of poi-eyi, fistula ringbone
and blood SPAWN, II used in the beginning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
A GARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cav loss of manhood &C., viii send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America Send q self-addressed envelope to the
Rev. JossPH T. INMAN Station D, Ellie House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
SPAIE.

LONDON, Feb. 2l.-A special from
Madrid says it was reported in the Cortes
yesterday that, after its paci6cation, Cuba
will have the same legislative privileges
and representation as Porto Rico. Gen.
Martinez Campos will remain in Cuba
some time, He is much praised by the
Madrid newspapers, The Cortes will
give him a vote of thanks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
DR.. T.FELlX GOURARD'S
Oriental Cream

MAGICAL BEAUTIFIER.
removes Tan Freckles, Pimples and all skin blem
ishes. and gives clear transparent complexion
invented by the celebrated chemist, DIT. z
GOURARD. Nine. NJ. b. T. Gourard, sole pro
prietor IS Bond ST., New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22

RHEITMATISM-Some six months could not
walk without the help of crutch; tried phYsl-
clans and many kinds OF advertised cures Wituout
heneff Sly bottles of Fenton's Matchless Syrup
cured me. CAPT 1Eo hA>D'
SALT RHEUM- Eight bottles made perfect and
permanent cure. ,,.-o,z
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-12-04

hle condition of the river front of the CITY Of
WIshtngton. lt Is matter OF vital import
ancS 70 Ine heaith of the residents of the
nent, that the low lands In front of tie city.
now sunSect TO tidal overflow, should be re.
lats ny.s, al M Snelr present condition these
dangerous source of malarial poison The
reclamation will improve the navigation OF
soe river, Dy restrictiDg-and consequently
deepen fng-tts channel, and is also OF imporf-
anee when considered in Connection with the
iargsment ~ me me pubic ground and the en-
washington monument. The relport of the
noa ooara OF survey; heretofore orderad by act of
congress, ON the Improvement Of th,l harbor OF
Wash lneton and Georgetown, Is ra spectfully
commended 10 consideration,
Inc report OF the commissioners OF the Dis
ulcI T OF columbia presents detailed u atement
oi the affairs OF the district.
Inc relative expenditures by the United
sbaIes ana the district for local purp oses is
contrasted, showing that the expendfia res by
tne people of the district greatly exceed those
made in connection with estimates r., the
reonlslte repair OF the defective paver1 'ents
edse sewers OF the city which is work Of i'm
.u .neuhtle necessity, and, in the same con nee
lion, plan Is presented foy the pernau ent
dnnnaing OF the outstanding securities OF the
The benevolent, reformatory and penal ! In
stltutlons oil the district are all entitled 10 1e
aHI IaHOrSoie p attention of congress. The refoR m
schooi needs additional buildings and teaeA H.
ers. Appropriations which will place All thes e
institutions In condition to become modeA s
slowed. -S w
The commissioners, with evident Justice. re-
quest attention to the discrimina alton made
Dy congress- against the district in the dona-
tlon OF land for the support of the public
schools, and ask that the same liberality that
has been shown to the inhabitants of the var
lous states and territories of the United States
may be extended to the District OF Columbia
The commissioners also invite attention to-
the damage inflicted upon public and private
mt anIsresis by the present location of the depots
ana switching tracks of the several railroads
entering the city, and ask for legislation look
ing to their removal The recommendations
and suggestions contained in the report will,
trust, receive the careful consideration OF
congress
Sufficient time has, perhaps, not elapsed
since the reorganization of the government of
the district, under the recent legislation of
congress, for the expression OF a confident
opinion as to its successful operation; but the
practical results already attained are so satis-
factory that the friends of the new govern
ment may well urge upon congress the wisdom
OF It's continuance, without essential nodifica-
tion, until, by actual experience, its advan-
tages and defects may be more fully ascer-
tanned. r.. B. HAYES,
Executive Mansion, Dec. 2, 1878.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-12-04
STATE INTELLIGENCE.

Rushville is now lighted with gas.
Rushville is to have an athletic club.
The wheat In Clinton county is reported
as looking fine.
Elkhart has knitting factory which fur
nishes employment to 90 persons
A Anumber of skeletons were dug from q
gravel pit in Perry county few days since.
Miss Hattie WindeII was seriously injured
by being thrown from a carriage at Middle
town on Sunday.
B. F. Reeves, of Brown township, Hancock
county, raised pumpkin this season that
weighed 100 pounds.
A minister OF Evansville is engaged in
preaching series of sermons on the Might
Side of Evansville Life"
George Stout, a brakeman on the l., C. and
L. Road, was badly crushed while coupling
cars at st. Paul, Shelby county, Sunday.
Lafayette Courier: The building season.
now about TO close, has given Lafayette more
new structures than any year in the past
seven years.
Terre Haute Express: The Parke county
commissioners were in town yesterday. They
are to spend $4,000 on the building of a
new court house at Rockville.
A switch engine on the Louisville New
Albany and Chicago Railroad, Sunday morn
ing at Lafayette, ran over and horribly
maDgled John Miller, an old resident of that
city.
Knox Ledger: Knox wants no thieves, no
robbers, no loafers, no gamblers, no liars, no
bruisers no slanderers OF women, no tattIers,
and no one who is mean enough TO kick a.
poor dog just because he can.
John Patterson, section hand on the Lake
Shore Road, foully outraged q little girl
named Sarah Nell, at New Carlisle, on Sat
urday. He was arrested shortly after the
terrible crime had been committed, at Elk
hart.
Greenfield Jeffersonian:- The Bortville and
Greenfield turnpike was sold on last Setur-
day by the sheriff. 1t brought little less
than 81, 500, and il is five and three-fourths-
| miles in length, having a bridge that cost
over 81 600.
Sheriff Munson, OF Allen county, anested.
VIM. Crane at Sheldon on Sunday morning.
Crane Is said to have had a hand in the muir
der of John Corsan on Saturday. Crane
made desperate fight when arrested, and
came near killing the sheriff
David French, employed on the steamer
Katie Howard at the ship yard at Jefferson
vile, while putting hes shafts in place Sat
urday the blocks and tackle gave way and
| the shaft FELL terribly Gushing his hips. His
| chances for recovery are doubtful.
The sheriff of Rush county On Saturday
sold on an executioA 1861 acres of Rush
county land belonging to James G. Hsnlil-
| ton, the noted short-horn breeder of Bath
| County, KY. The execution Was IN favor OF
| A. B. Claypool prominent capitalist of
| Corinersvrlle This suit has attracted con-
| siderable attention in parts OF Kentucky and
Irdiana, and has been long and bitterly liti-
/ glted
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-12-04
[Iron Age.l

AFrench statistician has furnished an esti-
mate of the worlds iron product to the Paris
exposition, which shows that in 1876 the
whole amount footed up at 31.27l, ,46O, ,276
pounds, or 10 7S5, 730 tons of 1000 pounds.
rne coal mined is about 20 times the weight
OF pig iron produced. The ratio of produs.
ton In the leading iron producing countries
Is nearly as follows: Great Britain, 4GJ1E;
United States, II; Germany, 5H; France,
10 is; Belgium, 3 2.5; Russia, 3; i.ustro-
Hungary, AS; Sweden, 2% The iron pro-
duct of the United States for 1876 Is. 3SO 7l9, :
707 pounds) or about 125 pounds for every
inbabitant The estimate 10 the authorities
at Paris heretofore cited gives ilfe total pro-
duct of all countries of Beserner steel for
1876 at 4,646 S73,336 pounIls, or 1923, ,4Se
tons, of which one-fourth W as made in the
United States, little over One third in Grea
Britain, not quite one-6fth in Germany, and
one-tenth in France. TIE total steel mad
| in 1876 would lay p r6 miles of railwa,
track, allowing ~ pounds to the foot of rail
The present rate OF production would put
steel rails upon all the railways IN the world
in less than 10 years.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-12-04

The report OF the postmaster general en-
braces detailed statement of the operations
of the post office department. The expendi.
lures OF that department. for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1878 were s3' 1856 0Si.49 The re-
ceipts, including sales OF stamps money order
business, and of1cial lamps we're SO ,277y5l eo
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-12-04
MISCELLANEOUS,

The abuse Of animals In transit is widely
tracing public attention. national conVe
ton of societies specially interested In The 50
iect has recently met at Baltimore, and I
facts developed, both In regard to cruelty
animals and the effects of such crueltles up
the public health, would seem 10 dema
the careful consideration of congrfS Ss and {
enactment of more efficient laws for the p
ventlon OF these abuses.
Tne report of the commissioner Of the bure
OF education shows very gratifying progr'
throughout the country in all the intere
committed TO the care OF this important ON
The report Is especia iaIly encour ging with
spect to the extension OF the advant ges
the common school system in sections of
country where the general enjoyment OF
privileges of free schools is not yet attained
To education mere than to any other agen
we are To look as the resource for the advan
ment of the people In the requisite knowleC
and appreciation Of their rights and respon
bilities as citizens, and desire TO repeat
suggestion contained in my former message
behalf of the enactment of appropriate me
ures by congress for the purpose OF SUP
| menting with national aid She local sysieJ u
| education In the several states.
| Adequate accommodations for the gl
| library, which is overgrowing the cape .cit,
the rooms now occupied at the capitol, sho
/ he provided withou further delay. fhis
4 valuable collection or books, manuSc' fpts
| illustrative art has grown TO such prIportit
in connection with the copyright system
the country, as TO demand the pr ompt
| careful attention OF congress to Save IL fr
injury In its presen crowded and in a ffici
quarters. As This library is n Itionai in
character. and must, from the nature of
1 case. Increase even more raptdi'y In the fui
| than in the past, IL can not be doubted [
the people wi sanction any wise expendil
to preserve IL aud 10 enlarge u usefulness
The appeal OF the regents Sf the Smiths
Ian Institution for the meaus TO organize,
hibit and MAKE available for public Der
| the articles now stored away belonging to
| National Museum, l h -artiiy recommen
| yoor favorable consideration. :.
The attention OF congress Is again Invite
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-12-04
SOUTH AMERIcAN RELATIONS.

With Brazil aud the republics Of Central and
South America some steps have been taken
towa d the development OF closer com nercial
intercourse Dip omatic relations have been
resumed with Columbia and with Bolivia. A
boundary question between the Argentine Re.
public and Paraguay has been submitted by