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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20
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SENATE.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Thurman, from
judiciary committee, to which was recon-
mitted the house bill to provide for the
admission to the bar of the supreme court
of the United States, of any woman who
has been a member of the bar of the
highest court of any state or territory for
period of three years, reported it. back
with the amendment of Sargent, providing
that no person shall be refused admission
to the bar in any U. S. court, on account
of sex. Thurman said there was no law
prohibiting court from admitting women
to the bar, and therefore there was no
necessity for this legislation. After some
discussion the bill was placed on the cal
endar with the adverse report. Bills were
introduced aad referred by Christiancy, by
request to reorganize the court of claims
and to extend its Jurisdiction, thus take all
claims from before congress, and other
departments for adjudication
By Sargent, to regulate immigration.
Cockrell moved to take up the house
bill putting Gen. Shields on the retired
list, but gave way to Morrill,. chairman of
the finance committee who spoke against
the specie resumption repeal bill.
HOUSE
WASHINGTON. May 2O-The Speaker
protein, Saylor, announced appointment of
the committee under the Potter resolution
to inquire into alleged frauds 10 the late
presidential election. 1t is composed as
published this morning.
GUnder call of states bills were introduced
by Harris, repeating the law taxing state
bonds.
BY Sheely, of Alabama giving the
guarantee of the government to the pay
ment of per cent interest on bonds to be
issued by the following named companies
To following amounts: James river and
Kanawha canal companies 100000, 900;
Atlantic& Great Western Canal Co. $780,
000,000; Florida Coast Canal Co. l2,OOO,-
900; Fort st. Phillip CaualCo. $4,000, 1000;
Rock Island and Hennepin Canal Co.
$I3 ZOO, 900; ;Oswego Canal Co. So, 900, 600;
Lexington & Big Sandy r. r. Co. $5 000 600;
NiaGra Ship Canal Co. $l4O00.O0O
BY Ellis, to protect international and
domestic commerce. Among its pro-
visions is one empowering the Texas,
Pacific r. R. to extend its line from Fort
Worth to the Rio Grande at or near E
Paso.
Garfield presented to the house cable
dispatch from Edward A. Noyes, stating
his desire of being subpenaed by the in
vestigating committee.
The house went into committee of the
whole. Springer in the chair, on the army
appropriation bill.
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-United States
Minister Seward writes of the famine 10
China, that actual famine is pressing upon
100000 people, while 60,000,0OO are
suffering more or less distress. Crops, he
says, have been good Immediately around
the stricken district but as food can be
transported only on wagons or pack ami
mails. it cannot be taken thther 10 sufici mt
quantities to save the lives of the people,
In Tientzin house made of mats for the
accommodation of suffering women and
children from the famine districts was
burned and $50 lives lost.
Examination of frauds by distillers is now
in progress but not sufficiently complete to
report full results. Routine clerical duties
of collectors of force seem to have been
fairly conducted, and he has c number of
competent and faithful suboldinates. but
we believe the loose condition of affairs is
attributable to want of organization.
Following is a summary of the investiga-
tions and operations of revenue agents in
Cincinnati. received by the Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue to-day.
The result of the examination
convirces US there has been 20 effective
organization Of the district The portion
of the local force employed by the collector
have been direlict in their duties. There
has been no general or special canvass
| visits to taxpayers, and although tie ex
animation of the books of manufacturers
have been frequent, we find ample oppor-
tuuity afforded dishonest taxpayers to
defraud the revenue. Man, liquor
dealers have neglected to destroy
stamps or empty packages ana have
returned the same to the rrctifers and
they have been received. . A large nun.
Der of stamps for fermented liquors re.
moved from packages have been found in
the possession of dealers, empty beer kegs
with stamps perfect have been found il
wagons. Rectifers in many cases have
not made proper entries and have reflleC
packages, Several wholesale dealers have
rectifed, compounded and sent out spirits
without stamps as required, In many
cases tobacco manufacturers have failed t
make required entries in their books, ant
many cigar manufacturers have not com
piled with the law, and there is evidenc,
that some of them are defraudlnt
the government Several lots of cigars
have already been detained. Indication
, are that distillers sre now operating il
accordance with the law, but there i
evidence that for the past two years. ant
up to within two months the governmen
has been defrauded of considerably
amount of tax on distilled spirits. ant
an utter neglect and disregard of duty with
portion of the force. Signed: +. 0
Seward, JDo. Mitchell, Ferd. Meyer. A
II. Brooks, Thomas J. Grimester, S. A
Whitfield, A M. Trumbull. Agents.
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The Turf,

CHICAGO, May 19.-The celebrated
California race mare, Mollie Mccarthy,
en- route for Louisville, will arrive here to-
morrow. Tenbroeck arrived at Louisville
yesterday. and will go into active training
at once. The contest between these two
famous horses on the Fourth Of July next
promises to be the greatest turf event of
the seassn,
LOUISVILLE, May l9. Two hundred and
fifty horses are to compete for the stakes
and purses in the coming races An un-
precedented number of strangers are arriv-
ing and great enthusiasm prevails.
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ILLINOIS.
Death of Daniel Wilcox Editor of the
Quincy "whig.'

Quincy, May l9,-Daniel Wilcox, pro-
prietor of the Quincy Wing. died in this
city this morning. The deceased was
formerly connected with the Janesville,
Wis, Gazette and subsequently was busi-
manager and part owner of the Milwaukee
Sentinel. in 1874 he purchased the Quin>
cy Wing and has conducted that paper
since. He was thorough newspaper man
and had many friends in this city as we'll
as in Janesville and Milwaukee. He was
81 years of age. The Wing will be pub
lisned hereafter by his sons. G. A. and D.
+. Wilcox, His funeral takes place Tues
dav
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PENNSYLVANIA.
The Investigation Committee.

PHILADELPHIA, May 19.-Speaker Ran
dali left this city for Pittsburgh to night,
to attend the democratic state convention.
Before leaving he decided upon the follow
ing as the select committee of eleven on
the Potter resolution. which will be an
nounced tomorrow by Sayler. speaker pro
tenn: Potter. of New York, Morrison, of
Illinois. Hunter. of Virginia, McMahon, of
Ohio. Blackburn, of Kentucky, Stenger, of
Pennsylvania, Gable, of Indlana-demo
Gratis; Butler, of. Massachusetts,. Hiscock,
of New York Cox, of Ohio, and Reed, of
Maine-republicans.
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MISSISSIPPI.

VICKsBURG: May 20.-A terrific storm
of wind and rain visited this locality Satur-
day evening at O'Clock The velocity of
the wind reached 55 miles an hour and
lasted minutes. Many stores we're un-
rooted. Morris. Meyer & Co., dry goods,
II. Tuck. clothing. NJ. McMahon. Fltz
patrick Bros. W. Allen, grocer, were the
peincipal sufferers, stocks seriously dam
aged by water. The wall of the Mississippi
Valley Bank building was damaged by the
roofing of McMahon's building being blown
against it. Law offices in Hcrnelas build
ing were flooded by rain. The rain fell 10
two hours over one and half inches.
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"Liesi Big L.es!"

Not so fast 10Y friend; for if you would
see the strong, healthy, blooming men,
women and children that have been raised
from beds of sickness. suffering aud almost
death, by the use of Hop Bitters, you
would say, Truth. glorious truth" See
Truths" in other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20
MISSOURI.

ST.. LOUIS, May 20.-The engine house
and upper works of the Green Mount &
N, W. Coal Mine, near West Belleville.
mi. was burned at 2 o'clock this morning.
The mine was to have resumed work to-
day. at an advance of about one cent. Der
bushel over previous prices. The fire is
believed to be incendiary; loss not stated.
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To-Day's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Eastern Question.

ST, PETERSBURG, May 20.-While there
is reason to believe that the foundation of
the arrangement has been laid between
the cabinets of London and ST. Petersburg,
the small group of personages swho
know what has occurred maintain extreme
reserve, and it is extremely difficult to
say how far various rumors are to be
relied on.
CoNsTANTTNoPLE, May 2O.- Prince La
banoff. Russian ambassador to-day gave
reception to resident Russians, and in a
brief address expressed strong hopes of
peace. He. however. recommended them
not to be too sanguine, as the situation was
still one of great tension.
BERLIN. May 20-Count Schouvaloff
arrived here this morning, he was re-
ceived by the Emperor at noon. He will
proceed for Friederichsruhe to see Prince
Bismark and will subsequently continue
his journey to London.
Russian official papers reiterate the
statement that the movements Of the army
before Consta tantinople, are not hostile or
menacing. A Pera correspondent says
this is becoming the general conviction
there, though Thursdays and Friday 8
movements caused regular panic. The
same correspondent also says, the strength
and organization of the Turkish army is
now such, that prudent general like Tod.
leben would hesitate to attempt a coup de
main while his rear is narrowed by the
Rhodope insurrection.
ENGLAND
LONDON, May 20.-The Lancashire
strike districts have become comparatively
quiet and there has been no rioting there
since Friday night Every body is looking
hopefully for a settlement. Oldham
operatives have resolved to submit tc
ballot the question respecting the pro
posed reduction Of 5 per cent. The caro-
room operatives there have already
accepted the reduction. at the same time
expressing hope that the employers will
advance their Wages when trade revives.
LONDON, May 2O.-An unconfrmed
report is current from Blackburn that the
military at Clitheroe and Lancashire fred
on the mob of striking operatives. Black
burn is greatly agitated and renewal Of
riotous proceedings is feared. The SPIN
ners have resolved to reject the proposition
to resume work on Alderman Picker's
terms.
LONDON, May 20.-Uneasiness is felt al
Vienna about the prospect of an under
standing between England and Russia
This feeling is not shared by the ministers
who are thoroughly convinced of England.
faith regarding the European settlement
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20

WASHINGTON, May 18.-The indications
In the upper Mississippi and lower Mis-.
souri, valley. rising barometer, brisk and
occasional high westerly yeeriDg to colder
northwest or northerly wind. and partly
cloudy or cloudy weather With rain areas
principally in the northern portions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20

possibilities. The president is fully alive
to the exigencies that may arise and will
see to it that the public peace is main
tanned and the laws enforced at whatever
cost. He proposed to follow the policy
already marked out by his administration
and will take no step backward.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20
River News.

The Red Wing passed up yesterday,
taking four car loads of freight from the
Peoria road
The Alex. Mitchell passed down to day
The Clinton will be up tomorrow
morning, and the Belle of Lacrosse down
later in the day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20
NEW YORK.

New YORK, May 0.-Representatives
of the Grand Lodge of Good Tenplars
joined with the American Temperance
Union at the Cooper Institute yesterday in
welcoming Dr.. F. R. Lees, of London,
Chief Templar of England, and Rev DR..
Stephen Todd, chaplain of the order, who
have just arrived in this country.
An agency of the Nevada Bank, of San
Francisco, was opened here to-day.
CORNING, n. Y, May 2O.-The Corn
ing, Cowanesque & Antrim R.IR. car shops
blrned here this morning. loss $4,000;
insurance $25,0O0.
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SPECIAL N>T1cEs.
TO ALL, PARTICULARLY INvAL-
IDS,

IDS,
sprlng Is a :rying 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 dieordered
condition, until the disorder has time to deveIope
ITSELF An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure, is an old truthful saying. Therefore, we ad-
wise all who are troubled with the complaints now
very prevalent-headache, indlsg gestion, dsordered
liver, want of appetite, nausea or feverlsh skin
to take, without delay, Shenck's Mandrake Pills.
We know OF no remedy so harmless and decisive
in its action at once strikes at the root of the
disease and produces a healthy tone to he system.
People never need suffer from any disease arising
from disordered condition of the liver if 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 or
four boxes ofsthe pills with them. They have an
almost instantaneous effect. They will relieve the
patient Of headache In one or two hours, and will
rapidly cleanse the liver of surrounding bile, and
win efectually prevent bilious attack. They are
sold by all druggists.
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COMMERCIAL.

Wheat-Dull; receipts 2a,0tO bushels; sales 16,
600; No spring II.
Rye-steady.
Corn-Hc lower; receipts 100, 600 bushels; sales
10OCC0; 4SG50A western mixed.
Barley-Dull
Oats Heavy; receipts $1,000 bushels; Gales a.
600; 83Q34h mixed western.
Pork-Heavy: 10.
LaTd-Quiet; 0017 90.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

PITTsBURG. MAY 20.-In- the Presby-
terian Assembly this A. M, DR.. Allison
spoke against changing the creed striking
out the words He descended into hell "
Report Of committee on publication was
approved
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20

The May term of the county court
opened to day and FIVE entries of minor
Importance were made in the records
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MARYLAND

BALTIMORE, Nd May 20. -Watson's s
steam forge and car axle factory at Lo
Gust Point, burned this morning. Loss
$25. 900; insurance over 50 per cent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression a
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oveF-WoFk,
indescSetions or excesses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. zs
1t tones up and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency, ,imparts
strength and energy-stops the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. Sold by dealers. Price, $1.00 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five viaIs
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, Ny,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20
Chicago Market.

Chicago Market.
CHICAGO. May 20 .
Wheat-Heavy and weak; 07ss cash OAK June
Corn-Weak and easy; 3414 cash; 3S1l June.
Oats-Weak and lower; 251I cash; 257s June.
Rye-58
Barley-51 asked.
Pork Heavy and lower; g 90 cash or June; Is
as 171z July.
Lard-wesk and lower: c 65 bid cash; 6 7.1E
July.
Alcohol S301 "a.
Whisky "a.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs Receipts a. 600; moderativey sctive
lower; lieht 1908 Is; heavy mixed packing 05G
Is; heavy shipping 8 1903 25.
CaItle-Quiet; receipts 5 500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20
New York Market.

NEW YORK, May 20.
FINANCIAL.
Cold coz
Moneys
Governments-Firm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20

had twelve strokes of paralysis. My leg, arm,
and tongue were useless; was obliged TO use q ca
theter every daY. Dr. Giles Liniment Iodide of
Ammonia has cured me- VIII answer any inqui-
ries so that all afflicted may know OF it.-JoHN AP-
PELL, North Branford, Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20
Milwaukee Market.


Wheat-H@1Ac lower; hard 10L No /, l 091S
No 2, 1 ora cash; 0S14 JuCe; 04h July; No 3,
OH.
Corn-Firmer; 81.
Oats-FIrm; 25L.
Rye 81.
B8rley-63.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20

CHESTNUT HILL, Philadelphia, April y, 1876
". N. GILES, EsQ., Dear Sir:I used your Iodide OF
Ammonia Liniment on Flora Temples hind PAS
turn joint. She had been quite lame; the effect
was wonderful s~she walks now quite well. Very
respectfully you're, A. WEIGH. r. 81 am now
using 1t on Littleton's right fore leg.-A w.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. six months could not
walk without the help of crutch; tried phYsl-
clans and many kinds of advertised cures without
benefit. Six bottles of FentOD's Matchless Syrup
cured me. APT GEO HAND.
SALT RHEUM- Eight bottles made perfect and
permanent cure.
CAPT THOMAS PENNINGTON
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and CATARRH

d. 3. ". Reads Celebrated Asthma Belief
Is undoubtedly the best remedy for ASTHMA AND
CATARRH yet discovered, alse a sure cure for COLDS
AND CoUGHs. Relief is guaranteed or purchase
price refunded. Samples sent free to any who may
desire. The medicine is put up in two sized pack
ages and retails Soc and 81 90. D0z. prce sou
the medicine promptly forwsrded by return Eiail.
Address A. ETHRIDGE.
Manufacturer and Proprietor, Rome, n. \.
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Rock Island Market.
Rock ISLAND, May 20.

FLOUR AND GRAIN.
1t -four, . bbl. wholesale. Sc 40Gl6 60
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CAPT THOMAS PENNINGTON.
Mrs ELIZA JONES,

infancy was treated by the
ST physicians and took everybody's cure, Two
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20

AsTHMA.-The tortures and agonies / endured for
six years, none but those who have suffered with
this terrible disease can know. Ny life was miser
able In desperation tried Giles Liniment Iodide
OF Ammonia. It gave me instant relief. Used il
as well externally.-THoMAs BRAEI-
GAM, 1877 West 27th street, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20

was in dreadful Icondition. Joints swollen,
pain intense. Injections of morphine into my veins
failed to relieve me. Giles Liniment Io1ide Of Am
monis took away the deposits from my joints.
want every one who suffers to know what will cure
them.-FoRDYcE LoTHRoP, North Hyde Park, LAM
mnille c0nnfY. Vt
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SALT RHECM eleven years all over my body;
took all the best remedies advertised, and In the
hospital New York, twenty weeks; could not get
cured; six bottles of Fentnn's Matehle SJruP
cured me- GEORGE BROWN, Cleveland, o,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-20

SCROFULOUS NECK, number OF ulcers, open
for nine months; had the pest medical advice in
Cleveland, o. A friend sent me Fenton's Sarsapa-
riIla, Twelve bottles made perfect and perma-
nept cnre ". II. MEARs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
Seneca Dottings.

SENECA, Jan. 81 1873.
one of the most evenful days in the History
of Seneca has just closed, being the day sci
apart for the stockholders of the Seneca Bridge
Company to accept orrcject the amount given
| by the county and the towns OF Brookicld
Manlius and Seneca for freeing the bridge
across the Illinois river at this point Well
they met, and the meeting was called to order
by G. w Armstrong, president Of the bridge
company, who gave Il clear and full statement
OF the bridge from its erection showing cost
1of building, rebuilding earnings, Sc, lie
was followed by Alex. Vaughcy, Esq Secrc-
tary of the company, in some forciblc and ar
gumcntativc remarks, urging equity to the
stockholders and those 10 be benefited directly
and indirectly by the freeing OF the bridge.
The views of the Commissioners Of Highways
of Brookficd and Manlius were then given,
and of Supervisors Spicer of Manlius and
| O'Laughln of Brookficld, and after some mere
argument pro and coH. proposition was
made by the Commissioners Of Highways Of
Brookficld and Manlius 10 the stockholders.
Then a vote ofthe stockholders was taken, dur
ing which every one held his breath, but when
Secretary Naughcy announced in a clear voice
that u majority of the capital stock voted TO
accept the proposition shout went forth that
shook the building "THE SENECA BRIDGE
is FREE!' and every one breathed freer. Next
Thursday was set apart for the Commissioners
of Highways to meet, and President Arm
strong and Secretary Vaughcy were author
lied to make the necessary transfers to the
proper authorities when a grand opening day
will be announced and we shall have big
day in Seneca.
see your correspondent "Cclt,' or you, or
your devil, made great mistake in giving the
date of the performance of our Amatucr ORA
matte Club in the Lady of Lyons" "Celt"
insists YOU made the mistake 1t should be Sat
urday, ,'cb 3D. instead Of the 2lst, as you
had it,
Our popular hardware merchant, John
Turner is basking in Son Still more luck
john one every year.
That able, eloquent and dashing soldier, Gen
Kirkpatrick, gave "A lecture here ON Tuesday
evening on "Sherman's March to the Sea"
His descriptive powers are beautiful, without
any cxaggcraton, lie is one of the best and
most brilliant orators | ever heard 1t was
rare treat for us here. lie had to stop several
times in his lecture on account of the shouts of
applause. lie also gave a grand description of
the death of that gallant Irish American gen.
eral Phil. Kearney, Take it all in all, the lee.
turc was magnificent. PEDRO SANCno.