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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
Beautiful Hair.

FROM J. A. TYNEs. A WELL KNOWN
CITIZEN OF WILSON, n. C.-My wife had
suffered for ten or twelve years with a
kind of dry letter, which kept the scalp
covered with dandruff, and caused her
hair to fall out and get very thin and
turned grey, but after using London
Hair Color Restorer," the letter was
cured and the grey hair restored to its
natural color, the hair stopped falling
out and is growing beautifully. By
telling of the effect it had on the head
of my wife have induced a number
to try it, and want you to send me 8
dozen bottles by express. 1 enclose
postof1ice order for $S to pay for it
London Hair Color Restorer is sold al
rs cents bottle by all leading drug
gists. DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia
sole proprietors. Sold by John Beng.
ston, Druggist, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
CUBA.
MASSACHUSETTS.

PRovINCETowN, Mass, 20 "A propo-
sition was made to the owner of the Whale
ing schooners Rising Sun aud Ellen Rizpah,
through Secretary Evarts, by Spanish gov
vernment, that they each receive $4,000
damages for detention etc, while whaleing
in Spanish waters last season. has been
accepted, with instructions to forward the
money here to the agents of vessels.
The owners are much pleased that a
settlement has been so promptly and salts
factorily arranged.
LAWRENCE, March 20.-Some excite
ment was created among the mill opera
tives to-day by rumors Of the suspension
of the Broadway Saving bank, which has
depositsof 81 ,088 ,987, most of it belonging
to the operatives. The bank has not sus
pended, but requires two weeks notice
before withdrawal.
Boston, March 20-Minerva Walton,
who has several aliases, and is reported to
be a notorious thief, was arrested at a
house on Green street; she robbed the
Palmer House in Chicago of $4,000 In
diamonds, jewelry, &C., and has been con-
cerned in many other heavy jobs.
WORCESTER, Mass, March 2O.-Ths
failure of VIM H. Morse, president of tbs
Security National bank has raised ques
tions as to the solvency OF the bank. Tht
III. S. examiner is making an investigation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON March I9. The President
has nominated the following Postmasters:
James Coey, San Francisco CAL; Melvin
A. Gushing, Minook, H.; Samuel q.
Camp, Wilmington ILL.,; Smith Atkins,
Freeport, ILL.,; T. G. Kitteridge. Dewitt,
Iowa.
The general condition of affairs in the
South, with particular reference to the
decision of the Supreme Court of Lous-
lana in relation to Anderson aud the
action of Gov. Hampton in bringing the
militia force OF South Carolina to assist
the government in its efforts to enforce
the revenue laws 10 that State, was the sub
ject of discussion at the Cabinet meeting to-
day and expressions of satisfaction there
with were made by the President and Cabi-
net officers The President did not hesitate
to say that the particular events noted
should be regarded as an indication of a
proper state of public feeling in the
South,
The Pension bill reported. to-day pro
poses to abolish the present eighteen
pension agencies, effecting a saving to
the government of about 100000 an
nually.
The House judiciary Committee to-day
authorized Chairman Knott to prepare
and report to the House a bill repeating
the bankrupt law. to take effect. as to
involuntary proceedings, Immediately
after its passage, and as to voluntary
proceedings from and after July /, 1879
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
The standard remedies for all diseases of the lungs

The standard remedies for all diseases of the lungs
are SoHENok's PULMoNIc SYRUP, SCHENcK's MAN
DRAKE PILLS and II taken before the lungs are des
troyed, speedy cure is effected
To these three medicines DR.. j. II. Schenck, of
Philadelphia, owes his unrivalled success in the
treatment of pulmonary diseases
The Pulmonlc Syrup ripens the morbid matter
in the lungs; nature throws it of by easy expect
Grafton, for when the phlegm matter is ripe a
slight cough viii throw it off, the patient has rest
and the lungs begin to heal.
To enable the pulmonc syrup to do this, ,schenck g
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 all distractions, relax the gall bladder
the bile starts freely and the liver is relieved.
Sehenck's Sea Weed Tonic is a gentle stimulant
and Alternative; the alkali of which 1t is composed
assists the digestion by tonng up the stomach to
| monic Syrup will make good blood then the lungs
heal and the patient will surely get well If care
| taken to prevent q fresh cold.
| All who wish to consult DIR Schenck, either per
| sonally or by letter, do go at his prIncipa
Office, corner of Sixth and Arch SITS Philadelphia
| every Monday.
schenck's medicines are sold by oil druggist
/ throughout the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20

Mr.. Chittenden defended himself from
the imputation of inconsistency on the
subject of silver The facts were begin
ming to be developed and the gentlemen
would find that the silver bill would bring
the results which they had not contem-
plated
Mr.. Young offered an amendment ap-
propriating $25,OOO for continuing the
survey of the Mississippi river for the
purpose of reclaiming the alluvial lands of
the Mississippi delta, and spoke in favor
thereof
Mr.. Baker of Indiana, opposed the
amendment.
The amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Aldrich moved to increase the
amount appropriated for the continuance
of building the custom house and SUBJ
treasury at Chicago from 100000 to
100000, but withdrew it and the COM
mittee rose.
The bill passed appointing Gen. Sherman
regent OF the Smithsonian Institute.
Adjourned.
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CANADA.

TORONTO, March 19.-ODonovan
Rossa's lecture last night, as lecture.
was a complete failure. and his principal
supporters before he was half through
times appeared as if he would break down
entirely. He seemed unable to recover
from the alarm which possessed him on
entering the city, when, to avoid the ex-
pected crowd at the railway station. Rossa
leaped from the moving train, fell and
rolled in the mud, and was nearly run
over. Nine have been reported shot and
many others hurt.
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MA L
SENATE.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March Window,
from the committee on appropriations, re-
ported with amendments the senate bill to
provide for deficiency in the miscellaneous
fund of the house. Placed on calendar.
Mitchell introduced bill for the pro-
lection of homestead settlers on public
lands. Referred.
1t was ordered there be printed for the
use OF tho finance committee statement
made by the secretary of the treasury in
regard to the repeal of the specie resunp-
ton act, and of the tables submitted by
him on the subject.
Allison introduced bill to repeal the
preemption laws and provide for the sale
OF timber on public land; referred.
The senate bill to amend section 2464 Of
the revised statutes relating to the cultiva-
ton of timber on the public domain was
discussed briefly and passed. yeas 80, nays
l2,
Window, Blaine and Withers were ap-
pointed committee on the part of the
senate on the military academy appropria-
ton bill.
Howe submitted the following:
Resolved, That the president be re-
quested, if not incompatible with public
interest, to inform the senate whether w.
r. Whitaker. who recently presided in the
superior criminal court of the parish of
Orleans, was formerly employed either in
the internal revenue service, or as assistant
treasurer at New Orleans; if SO. during
what period of time, whether in either of
said capacities said Whitaker is defaulter
to the United States, and to what amount,
and under what circumstances; whether
legal proceedings have been taken against
said Whitaker, either civil or criminal,
and with what result; whether such pro-
ceedings are still pending. or if discon.
tinued, when they were discontinued and
by whose direction; ordered that 1t be
printed aud lie on the table.
WASHINGTON, March 20.-Howe said
at home and elsewhere he had been accus-
ed of not yielding cordial support to the
Presidents policy, and if it would suit the
convenience of the Senate. Monday next.
he would like to take up the resolution and
submit some remarks by way Of excusing
himself so far as he was able.
Consideration was resumed of the Pacific
r. r. sinking fund bill, and Mitchell spoke
in favor of the bill reported by committee
on railroad.
HOUSE
WASHINGTON, March 20.-The bill
regulating adyertizing for mail contracts
passed; it required advertisements to be
brief, to refer for details to the postofice
department; it also prohibits suh-letting OF
mail contracts, and declares such contracts
annulled.
The house then went into committee OF
the whole on the deficiency bill.
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NEW JERSEY.

ELIZABETH. N. j., March 2O.-Mrs.
Mary Jane Coury and little daughter, were
killed at a crossing here on the New Jer-
sew Central r. R.
TRENTON, March 20.--The senate has
indefinitely postponed the bill incorporating
the Oil Pipe Line Company. on the
ground of its unconstitutionality,
New YORK. March 90 Richard G.
Mccormick, United States commissioner
general to the Paris exposition, sailed to-
day in the steamer France for Havre,
accompanied by Lieut.. Rodgers, Of the
army. and Lieut.. Buckingham, of the
navy, detailed by their respective depart
ments.
New YORK, March 20,-The Brewers
& Grocers bank will mend up its affairs
and go out of business; cause, loss of
confidence by customers and $32. .OOO
impairment OF capital. owing in part Of
defalcation of a former cashier.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
LOOK OUT FOR coUNTERFEITsl

The public cautioned against another coun-
terieit, which has lately made its appearance called
W. B. Farrell's Arabian Liniment, the most danger
GUS of all the cOunterfets, 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 81.
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 sure you gel it with the letters Il. G.
before Farrell's thHs-H. G. FARRELLS-and his
signature on the wrapper, all other are counter
feits.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
eoB Price 25 and 50 cents, and 81 per bottle.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and
hamlet In the United Statss in which one is not al
ready established. Address FL. G. Farrell above,
accompanied with good character, responsibility,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Mr. Durham,
from the committee on expenditures in the
department of justice, reported back the
bill fixing the compensation of jurors in
the United States courts, reducing it from
So to 81. Passed.
Also the bill fixing the fees of clerks of
said courts, 1t allows charge of 10 cents
for searching the court records for liens
on real estate, and provides that clerks
shall account for the same.
Also the bill fixing the compensation of
United States marshal and deputies. 1t
limits that of marshal to $1,000. chief
deputies to $4,000. other deputies $5 per
dav. Passed.
Mr.. Smith, of Pennsylvania, from the
committee on appropriations, reported a
bill making an appropriation for the pay
ment of invalid and other pensions. 1t
sppropriates $29, 2S9,000. Referred to the
committee of the whole.
MIR. Durham, from the same committee,
reported back the West Point academy
bill, recommending concurrence in some of
the senate amendments, and non-concur =
renee in others. One amendment in
which concurrence is recommended, was
that deprivipg the president of the power
|
ing but ten during his term.
Mr.. Hewitt of New York. offered res
olution calling on the attorney general for
information as to whether foreclosure pro-
ceedings are now pending against the
property franchises of the Kansas Pacific
railroad and the present condition of the
same. Also as to the extent of the gov.
ernment interest affected or liable to be
affected by such proceedings, and what
step has been taken to protect such inter
ests. Adopted.
The following bills were introduced and
referred:
4 By Mr.. Blackburn. for the better pro-
lection of plays and dramatic literature.
By Mr.. Springer, to authorize the coin
age of gold and silver on the same terms
and to promote the deposit thereof
The house went into committee of the
whole, Mr.. Hunton in the chair, on the
general deficiency bill. The total sun
recommended by the bill is $l.386, ,465
: Without any general debate the clerl
proceeded to read the bill by sections
The clause appropriating $4,000 for con
, struction, repairing, enlarging and renting
vaults aud safes for the use of the treas
urer and assistant treasurers of the Unitet
States presented ground tor inquiry bI
} MIR. Hanna whether these vaults were fol
the purpose of boarding up the silver coil
E lately authorized If SO, he was opposed
to it, because be wanted to see the silve
3 put in circulation, instead of being boarded
f Te this, reply was made by MIR. Chitten
Q den defending the course of the treasurer
in not paying out silver coin on debts Q
q the government. The secretary could nc
! properly act otherwise, because silver wa
o receivable for customs duties and was no'
4 within l Lie of one per cent of the valu
!. of gold coin.
Vi To this Mr.. Hanna replied by quotin
!, Mr.. Chittenden's speech characterizin
]. the silver dollar as clipped dollar,
q silver was worth gold by within l l-l6 I
e one per cent be would like TO know whel
the poor man had been robbed.
n Mr.. Townsend of New York. remarke
g that nobody cared for the poor man hs
6 as much as was pretended.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
PENNSYLVANIA.

READING, Pa, March 2O.-In the Phila.
delphia conference of the M. E. church
this morning, Rev. E. D, Kenny, on report
of the court of inquiry, was found guilty
and expelled from the ministry and con-
ference.
PHILADELPHIA, March 20-James
Graham, age q. aud single, has been ar
rested on charge of numbering John M
Armstrong at Camden, N, j., January
23d last, and confesses to the crime: he
was an apprentice under Benz. Hunter now
in prison on the same charge and who con.
firms all; there is great excitement both ir
Camden and here.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
NEW YORK

NEW YORK, March 20-J. j. English.
proprietor of the Ocean house at Chinco-
league island, Va, shot Stephen Pollitt
dead; PolItt owed sum of money to
English aud failed to pay
TRENTON March 20.-Josephus Sooy,
defaulting treasurer of New Jersey, who
has spent nearly three years in state
prison has been pardoned out; his time
would have expired May next
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
HOUSE.
ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO. March 2O.-All last night and
up to an early hour this morning, special
government detective Tyrrel was busy
unearthing and arresting an expert gang
of counterfeiters who have been sending
base coins in the nor.west for several
months: their whole apparatus and some of
the coinage was captured; the gang are
all notorious experts; their names are
Edward j. Lee alias Edward Wright,
George Hoofer formerly policeman here,
George Quegg the talented leader of the
gang, and Eugene Hartman a brother of
Constable Hartman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
RHoDE ISLAND

PROVIDENCE, March 20.-Only six
towns were represented iu the state cor 8
vention to day of the new national party;
Wm. Foster was nominated for governor,
Jason p Hazard lieutenant governor,
Henry Appleton secretary of state, An
drew B. Moore general treasurer.
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aocy ISLAND B pEos1A sAILwAY.


LEAVE ARRIVE.
Thro'h F'ht 6 80 q. m. Galva Ac $50 a. m.
Nail & E1. l'50 p. m. Mail & Ex. 1:l5 D. m.
Galya Ac. $50 p. m. Thro'h F'ht 4:45 D. m,
The 80 m train makes close connection a;
Galva with G e. Q for points west; arriving al
Galesburg at 500 p m; at Burlington 7:15 pm; a
keokuk 9:25 m; and at Quincy $40 m; also
making close connection at Peor a with b "
and P & W roads for all points east and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20

ROME, March 2o.-TLe consistory on
the 25th inst will be held with the formal
tiles observed at consistories before 1870.
The English cardinals have been invited
to proclamation of the Catholic hierarchy
of Scotland.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-lndications
for the upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valleys: warmer, clear or partly
cloudy weather, southerly veering to
southwesterly, falling, preceded at east
stations By stationary barometer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
OHIO.

CLEAvELAND, March 20.-The business
manager of the Cleavland non explosive
Lamp Co places their total loss by fire las
night at $4,000 above all insurance, which
is As, 900; the loss on building $25, 900; in
surance $1,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
HOME EVIDENCE.

Extracts from letters received.
RHEUMATISM-Some six months could not
clans and many kinds of advertised cures without
benefit. Six bottles OF Fenton's MatchIess syrup
cured me. CAPT GEo HAND
SALT RHEUM- Eight bottles made perfect and
CAPT THOMAS PENNINGTON.
SCROFULA-From infancy was treated BY the
best physicians and took everybody's cure, Two
bottles Matchless Syrup cured lime me r, 1ovvs
SALT RHKCM eleven years all over my body
took ali the best remedies advertised, and In the
cured; eix bottles of Fento ms Matrhless Syrup
cured me. GEORGE BROWN, Cleveland, o.
FEMALE WEAKNESS som six years; used ev-
cry Alternative known; tried the climate from Mln-
months use of Fenton's Matchess sarsaparilla was
cured completely,
"Thousands Bear Testimony"
sCRoFULoUs SORE LEG twelve years, cured
by FentoD's sarsaparla after trying various noted
CAPT HENRY PALMER, Akron, o.
sCRoFULA, 1--WE large abscesses on body, could
Sarsiparilla; had expended over one hundred DOL
lars previous TO using the Acme OF Medicine, fen-
sodus Point, New York.
sCROFCIOUS NECK, number Of ulcers, open
for nine months; had the Dest medical advice in
Cleveland, o. friend sent me Fentons sarsspa-
nent enre W. ii. MKARs.
North Bloomfield, o,
CAMP BRowN, Wyoming, Dec. 26, 1874.
RHEUMATISM DIR Fenton: The six Dot.
ties Sarsaparlla sent me in July last cured me OF
rheumatism, and only used five, Zone got broken)
had Ii for four years, and spent nearly one thous
and dollars, weth the best doctors In Montana Ter
ritory previous l have got two more customers.
Please express me eighteen more bottles to South
Pass. Enclosed find the greenbacks. Write me TO
Camp Brown as before. Yours truly,
j d. WOODBURY..
FEMALE WEAKNESS, Of seven years standing
cured by the use Of one and half bottles Fenton's
Matchless Sarsaparlla. MRS. WV. SINS.
Port Hope, Mich.
SALT RHEUM eighteen years; used all the no
ted humor without effect; six bottles Fentons
Matchless Sarsaparilla cured me; Ii Is dead sure
cure FC Coon, Buffalo, Y.
Every person should read this carefully
DR. Fenton. Cleveland, o. Dear Sir:-F1ve years
ago, then in Brazil, South America, there conlrac
/ ted disease that nearly cost me my life: was
seven months in hosptals-spenlsh Brazaa amt To
Buenos Ayres-but to no purpose. then Went ~
Cienfuegos, Cuba, and spent sixty y-iour Gays IA u.
military hospital The doctors told me Il nso @ IN
friends had better make my way 10 InSn' ~,
Spring 1t came again. rest In the G .ls4. %
out Of the question. A friend IN , tnS q @xstchiess
Hotel here Detroit) advised Fentons = -,
Syrup; sent for six bottles nave ohIy take1
four and am perfectly well. must say surprised
me and ali that knew the condition waszn FOL
, Ave vesrs freely recommend Fenton's Matchlesl
syr1p above any blood purifier in the catalogue Of
medicines Yours respectfully.
| Detroit, Mich. Is. Mek1tterlcK.
We Intend to publish more wonderful evidences
Sold in Rock Island by John Bengston, E Brea
: merit Fl Thomas and Kehler.
Western Agents, Van Setback, Stevenson heio
FsnfOn Mfg Co., Proprietos, Cleveland, o:
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CannphOrinel !

Is the most effectua remedy sold, is luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease stain the most delicate fabric,
has a pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will 1mme-
diately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, Spratns and Bruises,
Bupions 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, 1878-03-20
ROCK ISLAND D wEscEs CO., 2. 2.

Leave Rock Island at 900 q. m, and $50 D. m Ar
riving at Cable at II 10 q. m, and 6 100 p. m.
Leave Cable at $50 g. m, and 1a:45 D. m. Arriving
at Rock Island ct $40 O. m, and 500 D. N.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The triumphant success of the great Arabian rem
edy for man and beast, II. G. FARRELL'S

The triumphant success of the great Arabian rem
edy for man and beast, Il. G. FARRELL'S
CELEBRATED ARABIAN LINIMENT
Is causing ccunterfeits to spring up all over the
country, spreading their banefu influence over tie
land. robbing the pockets of the honest and un
suspecting, by imposing upon them worthless and
poisonous trash, for the genuine III. G. Farrell's
Arabian Liniment. Fellow Citizensl Look we'll
before you buy and see that the label OF the bot
tie has the letters II. g. before Farrell's for IL it
has not, ii is counterfeit. The label around each
bottle of the genuine liniment reads thus III G.
Farrel's 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 heslth-ought
to be held up in scorn, and receive the contempt
his dastardy spirit merits. Let every one then who
regards his own health, and Iwishes truth and hon
esty to triumph over deception and rascality, put
his heel on all base impositions, and uphold that
which is just and right. The genuine Ii. G. Farrls
Arabian Liniment has proved itself to be the most
remarkable medicine known for the cure of rheu-
Rtism, neuralgia, pains, wherever located, sprans,
bruises, hardened humps, burns wounds, corns,
chronic sore and weak eyes, lame back, etc. etc,
and is efectual remedy for horses and cattle in
the cure OF sweeny distemper lameness, dry should
er, spint, wounds, etc., etc, and win always stop
the further progress of poil-evil, stula ringbone
and blood SPAWN, If used in the beginning.
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Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed If
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81. LOUIS 3 ROCK ISLAND 3. 3.

GoIEG SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At 90 O. m and 6:45 p. m. daily,
ARRIVE FROM at. LOUIS
At 10 100 q. m. daily, and $40 ,. m.
sTzsLIHe TRAINS LxAv1
At 4;30 p. m.
ARRIVE YRox srRRLIns
At 1O:40 am.