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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, D. c.. December 81
The following is furnished by the Treas
ury: The heretofore published reports of
bonds held by the Treasury, as security
forsdeposits in national banks has Included
only bonds held in the Office of the Treas
ury of the United States, mainly for the
security of currency deposits, and has not
Included such bonds held by the Assistant
Treasurer of the United States at New
York and in the Office of the Secretary of
the Treasury The balances to day 10 na-
tional banks are: Coin, $43. 49,, 1927; cur
| United States bonds held in the three Of
| fees above mentioned, amounting to $58
| 532, $50. At no time have deposits ex-
ceeded the securities held by the depart
ment
Subscriptions to the four per cent loan,
81, ,l09,55O
The case of Adolphus Meyer and others
against the Kansas Pacific Railroad Com
pauy came up to-day in the Supreme
Court room, before Justice Miller, Asso-
-;e.a Justice of the United States Supreme
Court anu 'T-4ue G. D. Foster, sitting a!
} IN the United States OIrO~i. Court for tht
district of Kansas The case as presen.ac
involved several questions incidental to th'
foreclosure of the mortgage, but the mail
argument was on motion to remand th
case to the State Court Of Kansas. Th
) court took the papers.
! The question of revoking traffic c0ntrac
between the Union Pacific and Colorad
Central railroad companies and kansa
Pacific Company and its receivers was Sc
tor hearing tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
SPECIAL N T1cEs.
scheuck's Mandrake rills

VIII be found to possess those qualities necessa-
ry to the total eradication of ell bilious attacks
prompt to start the secretions of the liver, and
give healthy tone 20 the entire system. Indeed,
1t is no ordinary discovery in medical science to
have invented a remedy for these stubborn COM
plants, which develop all the results produced by
heretofore free use of calomel, mineral justly
dreaded by mankind, and acknowledged to be de-
structive in the extreme to the human system.
That the properties of certain vegetables comprise
all the virtues of caomel without its injurious ten
denotes, is now an admitted fact, rendered indis-
putable by scientific researches; and those who
use the Mandrake Pills will be fully satisfied that
the best medicines those provided by nature in
the common herbs and roots of the fields.
These Pills open the bowels and correct all bill
ious arrangements without salvation any of the
injurious effects of calomel or other poisons The
secretions of bile is promoted by these pills will
be by the altered color OF the stools. and dis
appearing Of the salOw complexion and cleansing
| of the tongue.
| Ample directions for use accompany each box oi
| pills. Prepared only by H Schenck & Son, al
th0ir principal Office corner sixth and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, and for sale by all druggists and
/ dealers. Price % cents per box.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
CRIMINAL.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-lo the criminal
court this afternoon the closing speeches
we're made and the jury charged iu the
murder trial of Joe st. Peters and Mrs.
A. B. Clark, for the murder of the latter s
husband at LaGrange, and after five hours
deliberation the jury returned verdict Of
not guilty as to both.
OswEGo, Dec. 26-The board of super
visors report discrepancy OF S55,l97 in
the accounts of the late County Treasurer
Luther H. Conkling.
SOUTH NoRWALK, CT, Dec. q. "A
terrible murder was committed at ROTOR
Hill, near the town of Norwalk, this even
ing. The victim was Mr.. Schultz,
wealthy gentleman residing on the bill
1t is believed that the murder was com
mitted by tramps, who were informed
Schultz carried large sum Of money OF
his person and had concealed in the hous
nearly $4,000, and was in the habit 0
Having large sums so concealed in prefer
ence to the safety of the bank vaults. Thi
:, murder was committed near his residence
and his servant, William Buckholz, wa
also attacked at the time. The murdere
mans head was cut open with hatcht
and small wound, apparently made wit
knife, was found under the left ea
Great excitement prevails.
CINCINNATI. De,. 27.-Carl A. g. Ada
and Adolph Seineke, partners in the la
banking firm of Adae IL Co., were arreste
to day on criminal suits growing out
their recent assignment, and released und
$500 bonds each, to appear Dec. 81. Mr.
Adae, another member of the firm, "
permitted by counsel to choose her oV
>. time to appear.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
What the Chicago journal says of the
New Army Bill.

The Chicago Jou, nal in commenting edi-
torially upon that portion of the Army bill
which is calculated to work an abandon
ment of the Arsenals of the country says,
as follows:
The bill recently prepared by a joint
committee of congress for reduction and
reorganized of the army Of the United
States is discovered to be defective and
Objectionable in several important particu-
lars.
One serious objection is the proposition
to take the appointment of the heads of
the ordnance, commissary, quartermaster
and other bureaus of the war department
out of the hands of the secretary of war
and give them to the General of the Army.
These being civil offices, it would seem to
be questionable departure from the time
honored usage to take them out of the
control of the civil authorities.
Another Objectionable feature of the
bill, and one which should not be retained
in it, is the provision prohibiting the gov
ernment from manufacturing its own ord
nance, arms, munitions. etc., adopting the
contract system instead. This feature of
the bill has apparently been injected into
it in the interest of private arms-factories
and contractors. The government has
manufactures of arms at Springfield, Mass,
Watervliet, N. Y, Frankfort, Pa, and
Rock Island, Ill. At least $60,000,000 is
invested in these establishments, most Of
which are very extensive, and all of them
efficient and equal to any emergency.
Shall these manufactures, establis he'd by
congress at great expense, now be swept
away at once fell swoop merely to crafty
the interests of private individuals? We
cannot believe that congress will do this
thing. 1t was demonstrated during the
war of the Rebellion that the gov
ernment can manufacture all its own
arms, munitions, ETC., for nearly
one half the cost of having them manu-
| featured by contract. 1t is matter of re-
cord in the War Department that. in our
last war emergency, 100000 muskets man
ufactured by contract cost at the rate OF
$2l each, while 100000 manufactured by
the Government itself cost only about Sll
each. This is very large margin. The
Government being now better prepared
to manufacture ordnance, arms and mum
itions than it was then, by the establish
ment or extension of arsenals, the margin
would no doubt be greater now than il
was then. This feature of the new Army
bill should be stricken out, by all means.
The consideration ofeconomy alone should
govern congress in this matter, to say
nothing of the almost equally important
fact that in point of prudence, it is for
the interest of the Government to have
full and complete control of the manufact
uve of all arms for the use of its own army
We would as soon think of having
our fighting done by private contract, as tt
be dependent upon the contract system
Ifor our weapons and materials of war.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
PONDS EXTRACT.
PONDS EXTRACT.
The Peoples Remedy.
The Universal Pain Extractor.
Note: ASK for Ponds Extract.
Take 60 other.
Il Hear, for will speak of excellent
thinnxs'

Hear, for 4 will speak Of excellent
thlngs.s'
EoNDsS EExTk A CT-The great Vegetable
Pain Destroyer. Has been in use over
tnfFty years. and for cleanliness and
prompt curative Virtues cannot lie exceIled.
OAa nDN EsN. No family can afOrd to be
Wlthoat Ponds Extract Accidents.
are relieved almost instantly by external appli-
Ssuon; Promptly relieves pains OF Burns.
Sealds, Excoriations. ChaGngs,
CI0 sores, kOtlss FelOEs, Corus, etc
Arrests Inflammation, reduces sWeIlings, Stops
bleeding, removes discoloration and heals rap
LADIES mad it their best friend. IT assuapes
the pains to which they are peculiarly sub
lect-notably fuilness and pressure in the head,
nausea, vertigo, &C. 1t promptly amelorates
and permanently heals all kinds Of Hnfiams
nations and alterations.
KsEIORRH0IDSo or PILES hnd In this
the only immediate relief and ultimate cure.
No case however chronic or obstinate can long
resist its regular use.
VARICOSss VEINS. It is the only sure cure.
KIDNEY DISEASES. 1t has no equal for
1LEEDING from any cause. For this II is q
specific. 1t has saved hundreds of lives
Hhen an other remedies failed to arrest bleed
ing rom nOses stOmacbs lungs, and else
where
SOOTHACHE. Earache, Neuralgia,
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EEY~ECEANS of an schools who are acuuaint-
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we nave
letters OF commentator from hundreds OF
Physicians, many OF whom order it for use in
their own practice. In addition TO the fore
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kinds, Q0insys Sore Throat Unframed
TOnsiiss simple and chronic DiarrElRa.
CatarrIi, (for which il is a SDecifcl, Chill.
blatnE. Frosted Feet, SIfngs of Rn-
gects, Mosquitoes, etc.. Chapped
Hands, Face and indeed all manner Of
skin diseases.
TOILET USE. Removes Soreness Rough
ness and Smartfngs healsCuts, Erup-
tAOnss and PtmPies. I6Te0iges ifiDioordtes
and Tefreshes. while wonderfully improving the
Complexion.
30 IA R VI MERS-Pondss Extract. No
stock Breeder, no Livery Man can afford to be
Without it. Il Is used by all the leading Livery
Stables, Street Railroads and first HoTsemen
IN New York City. 1t has no equal for Sprains
Harness or Saddle Cha1ngs, Stiffness,
scratches, Swellings Cuts, Lacerations Bleed
ings, Pneumonia, COlic, DiaTrhHa, Chills,
Colds &c. Its range of action is wide, and the
relefit affords Is prompt that it Is Invaluable
in every farm-yard as well as In every farIn-
house. Let it &c tried once and you VIII never
be without it.
CAUTION! Ponds Extract has been i'm
itated. The genuine article has the words
IODd's EXTRACT blown in each bottle. 1t is
prepared by tlo only persons living who
ever hi " how 10 prepare it properly. Refuse
I'll other preparations of Witch Hazel. This is
the Oaly afti &c used by Physicians, and in the
t0sp ..lS OF this country and Europe.
HISTORY 4 and Uses OF Ponds Extract,
in pamphlet form sent free ON application to
RSNE9 EXTRACT COMPANY, 9S
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
The National scourge.

1t is estimated that the annual damages
caused by the ravages of insects and
worms exceed $150.000,000 in the United
States alone Truly an enormous loss!
Yet it sinks into insignifcance when con-
pared with the ravages of that more terri
BILE scourge, Consumption, which annually
sweeps hundreds of thousands Of human
souls into eternity. The causes of con-
sumption are various, depending in every
instance for the development of the dis
ease upon the scrofulous diathesis, or tenn
perament of the victim. Thus the same
cause which will produce in one person an
attack Of actual disease or slight ner-
vous prostation, will engender c0nsum ptlOn
10 person Of scr ofulous habit. That con-
sumption can b. cured ~ proper treat
ment will be readily perceived when the
exact nature Of the disease - uuuei Stoou
VIZ: the ACCUMULATION ana 0eposltlon VI
scro[ulous ma ter (tuberclesl IN the lungs
| Obviously, the principal remedies requIr-
ed are Cd powerful alternative, or oiooo
puriGer. to arrest the accumulations aud
also cleanse the blood OF the scrofulous
matter, and t2l mild carthartic to expel
the diseased matter from the system
This course of treatment, in conjunction
with strict bygenic regime, has proved
the most successful method of curing thi'
. disease. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medica
, Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets
are the best Alternative and catharti
t remedies before the public, and nave beel
alone used in thousands of cases of con
sumption with the most marked efficacy
DR.. Pierce's Enyalids' Hotel, at Buffalo. n
! Z, affords special and unequaled advar
!, tages to consumptives, not only posessin
> the best medical aDe hygenic means {
treatment. but having the essential aC
. vantage of being situated ln climat
: where the inhabitants are notably fre
E from this disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
SgDealers say thattrade dropped short
off With Christmas.

S9rD rDealers say thattrade dropped sho-t
off with Christmas.
sgThe British Blondes will appear at
Timm's Hall next Monday evening.
a@Leroy H5skins sold so hogs to J. 8.
Gilmore yesterday, which weighed an av-
erage of 451 pounds.
Ice packers say that they are in no
hurry to commence packing, that there
will be plenty of time Ice will not cost
81 per hundred next summer.
E9rParties on the bluff complained tc
Marshal Fish this morning about the boy:
coasting on RodHan avenue. They say
that ladies are driven out into the snow By
the urchins with sleds.
S8rThe old folks party at Duun's Hall
vas we'll attended last evening and was q
success in every sense of the term. 1t is es.
timated that there were 800 people present
About fifty dollars net profit remains in the
hands of the committee.
k9rWe note among last evenings prom.
inent arrivals at the Reese House Mrs
Jane Kennedy, formerly a resident of this
city. Mrs. Kennedy has returned to spend
the holidays among her friends. Last eye
ming the old lady met with numerous old
acquaintances and before bed time she was
overcome with joy or something else. She
had several dollars on her person at the
time, which she claims, this morning, has
been taken from her. No one believes that
she has been robbed, although she charges
the clerk at the Reese House with having
taken her money.
"Cbeese It."
The doctors were busy last night. Nc
sooner had they returned from visiting one
patient than they were called to another.
The symptoms 10 each case were the same.
A. 0. o.. W.
North Star Lodge, No. 4S held their
semi-aunual election Of officers last evening
with the following result:
?. NJ. W.-P. Nelson.
NJ W-Frank Ecklund.
E F-Wm. Colson.
O.-Andrew Nelson.
G.-John S. johnson,
Rec.-Jchn S. Smith.
F.-Chas, j. Peal.
Reet.-John A. johnson.
j, Wand. Granquist.
.. W.-O. Livin.
Trustee-C. .. Swanson.
Rep.to Grand Lodge j. P. P.Soderstrom
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
Last Nights Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
GERMANY.

BERLIN, Dec. 27.-The Provincial Cor
respondence, semi-official, reproduces Bis
marek's letter relating to the tariff revis-
ion, and remarks that should the system
recommended therein secure revenue from
some articles proportionately as consider.
able as that derived by England and Amer
lea, there will be nothing to prevent a re-
duction of the number of articles taxed
when taxation is found burdensome. The
proposed tariff will also be advantageous il
advocating treaties of commerce, as Ger.
many can receive concessions in return fol
the REIMBURSEMENT of duties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
Railroad Matters.

CHICAGO, Dec. GA committee OF Six
from the Southwestern Railrosd Assocla-
ton met to-day and after due consideration
decided to recommend the roads interested
to renew the pooling arrangements on the
same terms as have ruled the past year.
The officers of the various lines OF the
Northwestern railroad today considered
proposition to reduce the charges oo wheat
from points in the northwest to Chicago
and Milwaukee and to grade the charges
according to the poor quality of wheat. Il
was finally concluded, however, that an
such arrangement is impracticable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
NEW YORK.

NEW York, Dec. 27.-The Importers
and Traders Bank messenger, while on
his way to the clearing house, between
1890 and | o'clock this afternoon, lost a
pocket-book which contained exchange
with the earring house, The particulars,
as narrated by the cashier, Mr. Perkins,
are that the regular messenger being ab-
sent this man, who has been in the en-
pIoy of the bank for twelve years. was
called upon to carry exchanges to the
clearing house, corner of Pine and Nassau
streets. He put the pocket-book under his
coat, but not in the inside coat pocket, and
left the bank, accompanied by the special
officer of that institution. The messenger
states that he felt the package as he was
passing store-house, but when he got to
the clearing house it was gone, The off,
GERS story corroborates the messenger s,
and he further states that he saw no sus-
picious person near. The book contained
clearing house certificates amounting
to 100000; gold certificates, $42, 900;
$6,755 in currency, and $67 in gold. All
except the clearing house certificates can
be used So the actual loss is about
$4,000. The bank offers $1,000 reward
for the recovery of the funds Superin
tendent Waling was strongly of the opin
ion that the pocket book was lost, not
stolen. Perkins, cashier, expressed the
same belief.
The publication of the catholic WorlG
and the general book business of the So
ciety viii be temporarily interrupted bY
the fire.
The Sun says W. Il. Wilson, of Abdal
lah Park, Cynthiana, Ky, has brought
from the stock farm of Col. Russell. al
Milton, Mass, six two year old trottinG
colts, the get of the celebrated stallion
Smuggler. The youngsters were on ex
hibition to-day and were visited by many
gentlemen prominently identified with th,
trotting stock of the country The colts
together with the well known trotter
Mazomanie, will be shipped for Cynthiana
tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28

THE LIVER is more frequently the seat
of disease than is generally supposed, Tor
upon its regular action depends, in a meas
ure, the power of the stomach. bowels,
brain. and the whole nervous system.
Regulate that important organ By taking
Simmons Liver Regulator, and prevent
most of the diseases that flesh is heir to-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
TEE aRHArEsr BLESSING.

A simple, pure. harmless remedy, that
cures every time, and prevents disease by
keeping the blood pure, stomach regular,
kidneys and liver active, is the greatest
blessing ever conferred upon man. Hop
Bitters is that remedy, and its proprietors
are being blessed by thousands who have
been saved and cured by it. Will you try
it. See other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
q $4,000 failure

CINCINNATI, Dec 28.-The estimated
failure of Wheeler & Co. pork men, vii
amount to between forty and fifty thou
sand dollars, when all parties with whom
they had dealings are heard from. Chas
P. Forbus, the company of the firm, whC
was arrested, was released yesterday af
ternoon, but later rearrested on complaint
of Samuel Kyle, of Middletown, wht
charged him with embezzlement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
An over-sensitive Parson Attempts Sui
eide

MEMPHIS. Dec 2S.-James A. Dickson,
formerly minister at New Albany, Ind,
attempted to commit suicide last night al
the Peabody hotel by taking strychuine
several letters were found in his room
written previously to the attempted self.
destruction which gave as the cause fol
his actions the reports of his intimacy with
q young lady at New Albany. His condi
ton is yet critical.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
Muraer. ana the nruraerar snot

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 80. Last Tues
day, near Crows Landing in Stanislaul
county, John Reynolds, a blacksmith
about SO years old and of slightly unsound
mind, shot young man named Charles
Bookout, killing him. Reynolds, in turn
was shot while attempting to escape, BY
William Gaun, and is probably mortally
wounded. No known cause for Reynold'.
action.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
Fires.

DOVER, N. H.. Dec. 28.-A fire in the
Cocheco print works damaged the building
and contents $4,000.
New YORK, Dec. 2S.-By the burning
of barn at East Orange, N. j., two
young men were burned to death.
An old woman and the watchman lost
their lives by the burning of small house
attached to the Irving House at New Lon
don, Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
o,Lsary walks Away Prom campaua

New YORK, Dec. 28.-The match be-
tween O.Leary asd Campana will be
brought to close this evening inGilmore' g
garded. Campana with legs in fearful
condition tramps around in his stockings.
O'Leary has taken frequent rests to-day
aud at II o'clock the score stood: O'Leary
364 miles, Campana 326 milos. AT 2 O'Clock
the record was: OLaary $40 miles, Cam.
pana 334 miles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28

WAsHINuroAs. Dec 2s.-The first comp
troller of the currency ,.~a referred to the
attorney general for decision q >La whole
question Of the senate omuittee under the
Blaine resolution of enquiry, using the
$4,000 appropriated last session tor the
investigation ordered by the senate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
A c1erk,s IDEA Of Appropriation.

New YORK, Dec. 2S.-Robert A..
Pedrich, custom house clerk of Benkland
& Hutton. this city, is accused of appro-
priating $l08O00. entrusted to him for
the payment of customs duties. He was
arrested this morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Dec. IS
Wheat-steady; No led 90; No tprIng SAX
cash s2la bid Jan; S3A bid Feb.
Corn STEADY; 30A cash; 90S Jan; S0M Feb.
Oats-Nominai; 195s-
Rye-Unchanged.
Barley-Easier; 95.
Pork-Dull and steady; z 80 cash; 40 bid Feb
so bid March.
Lard-steadier; Ssh bid cash; 5 20 bid Feb.
WHISKY 06.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 2s,0O0; veuy quiet; light 500:
So heavy 2 4502 20 for common to choice 75 70
extra
Cattle-Quiet; receipts 500; common to choic,
| to shippers 6514 rs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28

New YORK, Dec. 2s.-Madame Auder-
son although walking slowly, and seeming
sleepy, is likely to accomplish the task of
walking 200 quarter miles, in the first
quarters of 2.7O0 consecutive hours At
noon to day she finished 1.l2lst quarter,
her husband accompanying her around the
track,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
Weather robabdlities

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Indications for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys: Falling barometer, northwest to
8 ,utheast winds, slightly warmer. partly
cloudy weather and numerous light SHOWS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
TELEG.R.APHIC.
[TeleorapAsd totas Roek1.gand Arous. !
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN.
ENGLAND.

LONDON. Dec. 2S.-It is said the Diff
Guilty regarding the consular jurisdiction in
Cyprus Las been almost arranged. Ger
many and Italy made complaint at London
relative to Sir Garnet WoIsley's refusal to
recognize the official document issued by
the German and Italian consuls at Lar
naea,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28

New YORK, Dec. %. The pocket book
lost by the messenger of the Importers and
Traders bank has been returned, minus
$7,739. The EUeniRg Post says this
amount includes all the cash and nine hun
dred dollars in small securities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
nitrn.a1roerine Explosion.

PATTERSON. N j., Dec. 28.-Three men
are reported killed by the explosion of the
nitro glycerine works at Upper Preakness;
FIVE miles away houses were shaken as If by
an earthquake.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28

Bank Statement Reserve increase $s73,6T5.
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat Dull; sales none; call No spring Dec
95 bid; 9716 asked.
Rye-Steady; western 5615S.
Corn Cash firm; futures shade easier; western
mixed 440471z
Barley-Dull.
Oats Unchanged; mixed western 29h03l.
Pork 05.
Lsrd-Quiet; $40.
Whisky / 13.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-28
SPAIN.

MADRID, Dec. 28.-A band of four hun
dred armed men are at Labola in the Bar
celona province.