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wheat were not numerous. Shriyelled
grains were present to greater or less
extent In all samples. The crop, however.
is not failure, as the yield promises bet
ter than IN the three proceeding years.
Scotch adyices report wheat TO be the best
of white crops and more favored than usu-
al Barley was prevented from filing out
by drought, although the grain in some
cases is said to be fine. Having been al
most exclusively engaged in the fields far
mers have offered very little wheat, but
the light offerings and unsettled weather
had an effect on prices which were we'll
maintained. There was an increased de-
mand for spring American, for which
there was further advance of shilling
per quarter. Although recent shipments
from Atlantic ports have undoubtly been
large, their depressing effect upon trade
has been minimised by the short stock by
millers, and statements from trustworthy
sources that the crops of the spring wheat
in many sections of the United States has
suffered severely from heavy rains, follow
ed by fierce drought. The demand for
Russian sorts was comparatively light.
A good deal of dissatisfaction was caused
by the heated and unreasonable condition
OF the most recent shipments.
FRANCE.
PARIS, Aug. 2O.-Following are the
propositions submitted to the monetary
conference by the United States delegates
and now under discussion:
/. IT is the opinion of this assembly that
it is not desirable that silver be excluded
from free coinage iu Europe and the
limited States. On the contrary this as
sembly believes it to be desirable that an
unrestricted coinage OF silver and its use
as money of unlimited legal tender should
be retained where they expand, and as far
as practicable restored where they have
ceased to exist.
2. The use of both gold and silver as an
unlimited legal tender money may be safe
ly adopted, first, by equalizing them at 9
relation fixed by the international agree
ment, and second. by granting TO each
metal at relation fixed of equal terms 81
coinage, making no Discrimination between
| them
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yellow Fever.

New YORK, Aug 20. Two hundred dol
lars was forwarded to Grenada to-day. Also
disiufectants.
NORFOLK, Va, Aug. 20.-Twelve hun
dred dollars has been subscribed for the
yellow fever sufferers.
| HALIFAX, Aug. 20.-H. MS. Bulfnch
is due from Port Royal Jamaica, Most of
the crew are sick with yellow fever.
OCEAN GRovE,N. j., Aug. -20.-At the
camp meeting here to-day the mercy of
| God was invoked for the fever stricken
states and prompt pecuniary assistance
was asked from the people.
WASHINGTON. Aug 20.--The register
and received at Jackson, Miss, telegraphs
the commissioner of the general land office:
| There is great excitement at Jackson.
The people are fleeing In all directions.
The board of health advise all to leave.
There are 160 cases in Vicksburg, and 90
| in Canton. The fever is liable to appear
at any moment and then escape from the
city will be impossible. as rigid quaran-
tine will be established against jackson By
the surrounding country. What shall we
/ do2n
The following answer has been sent:
you may close the Office ard leaYe the
city when it becomes necessary by local
regulations or by actual visitation of the
city by fever.
New ORLEANS. Aug. 20.-The city
tauthorities are trying irrigation in the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

upper part Of the city. There was good
How OF river water in many Of the streets
to-day The Board of Health continues
TO use carbolic acid as disinfectant. The
Howard Association continue unremitting
in their relief work. Many cases of destl-
tuition have come under the observation of
the members in their various districts. A
case in the First district was reported OF a
family with sevsral members down with
the fever, and neither food nor money in
the house.
A telegram received to-day reports that
fifty cases of fever had occurred at Port
Gibson, Miss. and two deaths.
Refugees arriving from Ocean Springs
report that of nine cases of yellow fever
there seYen had proved fatal.
A dispatch from the Mayor of Vicks.
burg to Or. Banks, at New Orleans, says:
you are wanted here Immediately. Sick.
ness spreading rapidly. Drs. BalIour and
Robbins sick"
VICKsBURG, Aug. 20.-It is estimated
that 800 cases of yellow fever are under
treatment. There has been twelve deaths
in the past twenty four hours.
By authority of nj, W. Grand Master
Murphy en- appeal is hereby made to all
Masons disposed to contribute to the relief
of sick and destitute 10 this city. (Sign.
edD w. G. Paxton, Grand Commander
Chapter Knights Templar and Chairman
of the Masonic Relief Committee.
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YELLOW FEVER
cOnsributions-statements, etc..


ST. LOUIS, Aug, 2l.-The live stock
dealers haVe made up a fund OF $500
for the benefit of yellow fever sufferers 10
the south; 5000 of which will be sent to
the Howard Association, New Orleans,
same amount to the Howard Association,
at Memphis, and 500 to Grenada, Miss.
The Hebrew Young Mems Literary AS
sociation also raised over $500 for the
same purpose, and appointed committee
to solicit additional subscriptions, The
Merchants Exchange through to its presi-
dent, Geo. Balm, and Secretary Geo. II.
Morgan, and number of prominent mem
bers of the Cotton Exchange for that body,
have issued circulars emphatically de-
claring that, Notwithstanding the reports
to contrary, yellow fever does net exist
here. that no case of the disease was ever
known to be contracted, and that people
from any part of the country can visit st.
Louis with impunity; they admit three or
four cases brought from the south, which
developed after the arrival of the patients,
but no original case has occurred, nor is it
believed possible any can occur.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 2l.-New cases
l07; deaths DO. .. -
CHICAGO, Aug. 2l.-There has been no
general effort to raise money here for the
yellow fever sufferers In the southern
cities, the banks have raised and forwarded
six hundred and ioTty dollars to Nicksburg
in response to an appeal from that city and
| will send further contributions, St.JHnes
church has contributed one hundred aud
| sixty dollars for Grenada. The real estate
men have sent one hundred dollars; Louis
ISaphieha, formerly of New Orleans, has
sent two hundred; Potter Palmer three
hundred, and the Young Mems Christian
Association has received and forwarded
considerable sums.
| CLEVELAND, Aug. 20.-ln answer to AT
appeal from the Howard Association oI
lVicksburg Miss, addressed to T. p
Handy, president Of the Cleveland Clear
House Association, the Board of Trade o
this city, to-day, unanimously adopted
resolutions appropriating three hundred
dollars, and directing the secretary OF tht
board to prepare petition TO be cir culateC
among the members for subscriptions.
| WASHINGTON, Aug. 2l.-The Israeite'
held a meeting last night and subscribed
1880 to the yellow fever sufferers of th'
south.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 2l.-Reports from tn
f6iiOi aud luC UOdiu v
: health, up to noon, show that hopes @
= abatement yesterday were at least prema
! ture; last night and this morning ther
was an increase in the number of neN
cases, twenty-five being reported from I
IN, yesterday to noon to-day, There is a
Increase in the death rate also, the How
J ards alone Reporting eight deaths wit
the reports of some visitors not IN. An
other feature developed this morning
that no part of the city enjoys immuEit
d from the plague, as, the case
reported are located in differer
lparts of the city, several beiu
. found on Linden street in the souther
part of the city. Relief is being receive
, 4 by the citizens committee daily, and msE
tpersons are this morning availing them
Iselves of the use of tents to get their fan
g lilies out of the city,
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The Potter lnvsstiga ton.

New York, Aug. 2l-Mayer Burke
testified it was mutually agreed HAYES
friends should visit Grant and learn his
views on the question Of establishing the
Nichols government; nothing was said
about a com mission; Hayes aud others
assured witness that all troops would be
withdrawn; witness produced memo-
rsudtlm to the effect that a letter existed
from Hayes to Foster, Feb, 23d, contain
ing the basis of the guarantees and assur-
ances given by Sherman, Matthews, Fos-
ter. Dennison. and Garfield, Witness
never stated that he received letter con.
tanning guarantees from Pitman: there
was no note or memorandum in writing oi
the conference talk; the subject of the
di, cussion vas net reduced to writing,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
OREGON

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 20.-At clock
this morning, three strangers entered the
pawn brokers' shop ofO'Shea. Washing
ton street, felled the proprietor with a
slung shot, locked the door, packed up the
jewelry and valuables and escaped by the
rear entraace. passing through dry goods
store to First street. An alarm was given
and an officer pursued the robbers. At the
corner of Third and Morrison streets they
fred two shots at the officer, missing him,
but instantly killing Louise Joseph, aged
IA The robbers then jumped in an ex-
press wagon, drove to the outskirts of the
city, making for the timber. Pursuit was
at once organized thus far without success.
Ii captured they will undoubtedly be
lyuched,
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Funeral Rites,

NEW YoRK. Aug. 2l.--The remains Of
H. 5. Montague, were followed, to-day, to
Greenwood cemetery by large eo1course
of citizens. among whom we're all promi-
nent members of the theatrical profession
at present in the city. The funera! servi-
ces took place at the Little Church
around the Corner" Rev. DR., Houghton
officiating; the body was inferred in the
family lot of Lester Wallack.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Congressional Nominations.

ELIZABETH, N. j., Aug. 20.-The dem
ocrats of the Third congressional district
renominated Miles Ross. The dissatisfied
minority bolted.
OwAsso, Mich. Aug 20-The demo
Gratis of the Fifth district nominated Hugh
McCurdy for congress.
FLINT. Mich, Aug 20-The green
hackers of the Fifth district nominated
James Z. Mead for congress.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
congressional Labor Investigating Gem
1niffee

New YoRK, August 2l.-The congress
sionaI labor committee resumed its session
to-day. w. Goodwin Mody. of Boston,
said he could not discover there was any
conflict in the cry between capital and Ia.
Dor, but be found there was an artificial
conflict between them. growing out OF
misconoeption Of the relations between
them By both parties. The direct causes
be thought were that the laboriDg classes
could not understand why capitalists
could be in afHuence and they in poverty
he had 10 sympathy with hostility against
capital on the part Of labor; one was to 9
great extent dependent on the other, He
believed that iu the mass they we're liviue
in as much harmony as they could in the
present condition Of things.
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WISCONSIN.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 2l.-The case OF
P. McLeoch against j. b. Oliver & Co. for
failure to deliver wheat sold on July OPP
ton, has been before the board of Arbitra-
tors of the chamber of commerce for the
past three days; to-day the board decided
a dollar thirty to be the market price on
July 3lst; Oliver q Co. will carry the
case before the board of appeals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
The Ausable Nails
SPECIAL n TTCES.
MANY WHO ARE SUFFERING

from the effects OF the warm weather and are de-
bilitated, are advised by physicians to take mod
crate amounts of whisky two or three times during
the day. In little while those who adopt this
advice frequently increase the number of "drinks"
and in time become confirmed inebriates. bev-
erage which will not create thirst for intoxicating
liquors, and which is intended especially for the
benefit of debilitated persons, whether at home or
abroad, is DR.. Schencks Sea Weed Tonic. Con-
tanning the juices of many medicinal herbs this
preparation does not create IN appetite for the
intoxicating cup. The nourishing and life sup
porting properties of many valuable natural pro-
ductions contained In it and well known to medical
men have most strengthjng influence. A single
bottle Of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable
qualities. For debility arising from sickness, over
eKertIon or from any cause whatever, wineglass-
full OF Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will
strengthen the stomach and create an appetite for
wholesome food. To all who are about leaving
their homes we desire to say that the excellent ef
fects OF DR. Schencks seasonsble remedies, Sea
Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills, are particularly
| evident when taken by those who are iniuriously
affected by a change OF water and diet. No person
should leave home without taking q supply OF these
safeguards along. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
The Turf

SARATOGA, August 1.-The first race,
Eve iurlongs. Volturos won by head,
Boardmar second; time l:O52.
Second race. free handicap, mile and five
furlongs. won by Shylock, Kerney second,
Princeton third, ten lengths behind; time,
.2:578.
Free handicap, Z mile. Bonnie Wood
won, Fusilade I'd; time 1874; tie mile
and one-eiehth, Mamie I'll. won; time 2:O09
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Indian Affairs

ONEIDA. Idaho, Aug. 20.-The Indians
attacted SHELTON McCaleb's party Of
freighters, numbering fourteen men, on
the 10th, near Salmon City. Idaho, and
killed McCaleb. From Saturday morning
until Monday noon the Indians. number.
ing about thirty, kept up firing. The
freighters used flour as breastworks anC
fought them eff, Lieut.. Wilson, with
twenty-five men, reached the freighter,
Tuesday evening and will escort the trair
to Round Valley. Only three yoke of cat
tie were killed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

PoND's EXTRACT. 1t is a fact, that
once introduced into the house, it holds
an undivided place. 1t is an upfailing
remedy in all cases where lotion or a
liniment is needed; and as Pain Destroys
er, ii is without rival All Cuts, Burns.
Bruises, Wounds. &C., are healed almost
iustautaneously. Ask for PoND's Elk
TRACT, Take no other. ...
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
American Association for the Advancement
of Scianea

ST.. LOUIS, Aug. 21-The American
association for the advancement of science,
met at Washington on University this morn
ng. PROT O. q. Marsh, president for the
ensuing year, made brief congratulatory
address. Mayor Overstalz delivered an
address of welcome; thirty candidates for
membership were presented. Adjourned
till night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
NEW YORK,
National Ear Association.

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SARATOGA, n. Y, Aug. 2l.-A large
number of lawyers from all parts of the
Union met in the Town Hall at ten, in re-
spense to calls signed by B. II. Bristow,
Kentucky: VIM. Eyarts, /. K. Porter. N.
Y; Lyman Trumbull, Geo. Hoadley.
Stanley Matthews, of Ohio; Harry Hitch,
cock, No.; Carleton Hunt, La; Richard
D. Hubbard, Conn; Alexander Il. Law.
ton, Ca; Richard G. McMurtrie, Pa; E.
J. Phelps, Vermont; Chas. 2. Train,
Mass, and j. Randolph Tucker, Va, to
consult as to the organization of national
bar association. Roger Ayerill, of Conn,
called the meeting to order and John II.
B. Latrobe, of Baltimore, was called to
preside, with Francis Rawle, of Philadel-
phia, and J. Grant Thompson, of Albany,
secretaries. Simon Z. Baldwin, Conn.,,
stated the origin of the call. which was at
Saratoga during the meeting of the Social
Science association last September; cir
culars had been sent to leading lawyers iu
several states, and the intention was tC
confhe the organization to such as had
the circulars. with view of keeping out
disreputable parties. A resolution to cal
on persons invited to register, and those
only, was adopted. The states were called
and the lawyers registered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

Pozzoni's preparations ara standard
wherever introduced and in this vicinity
have ready sale with all the leading drug
gists and fancy dry goods dealers. The
celebrated Pozzoni Complexion Powder"
lis very popular with ladies and pronoun-
ced a valuable, delicately perfumed. aud
harmless cosmetic. Unlike most prepara-
tions of this class it Is free from injurious
ingredients and imparts natural healthy
glow to the face. without the vulgar ex-
treme. An excellent hair dressing is found
in Chemical Balm, which prevents hair
from falling out, and accelerates It's growth
1t is an excellent scalp invigorant and
thoroughly removes dandruff. These su-
perior articles can be obtained of any drug.
gist and will be found 10 all cases just as
represented. A trial will convince the
most skeptical of their merits
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Postmaster General Kew ana Party

CHICAGO, Aug. 2l.-Postmaster Gener-
al Key and party arrived here last night,
and are to day being entertained by Post
master Palmer, visiting the parks, boule-
wards, water works, and other points of in
terest; they leave to-nieht for tour
through Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
$50 Reward.

They cure all diseases of the Stomach.
Bowels. Blood. Liver. Nerves, Kidney and
Urinary Organs, end $500 will be paid for
case they will not cure or help, or for any
thing impure or injurious found in them
Hop Bitters. Test it. See Truths" OF
Proverbs" another column.
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Regatta.

NEWARK, August 81 The regatta to-
day, first race, tour oars, first heat between
Hope, of New Orleans, aud Mutual, of Al
bany, Mutuals rowed IA strokes to the
minute, and Hopes SO; the Mutuals came
out lengths ahead; time 9;lS2
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WASHINGTON. Aug. 81 Indications for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys: partly cloudy weather with occa.
sioual rain. winds from warmer east and
south, with stationary or falling barometer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Excursion of Members of the Press.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 2l.-An excursion
composed of memberso of the Pennsylvania,
Ohio and West Virginia press association,
and their friends, arrived here last night,
and put Up at the Grand HOTEL The
leading officials of the city will to-day es-
cort them to various places of interest in
and around the city. This afternoon they
start for Louisville, the objective point
being Monmouth cave, Ky.
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MASSACHUSETTS

GLOUCESTER, Aug. 2I-Three lads,
to 10 years of age, sons Of Chas. Lucas
Nathan E. Cook, and w. R. Fugie, who
left Lanesville in dory yesterday morn
iug, are missing.
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Last Nights Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Eastern Question.

VIENNA. Aug. 20.-The council of MIN
isters has decided upon extensive military
measures, so as to complete the occupation
of Bosnia aud Herzegovina within two
months aud obviate the necessity of a win
ter campaign.
It has been reported that some Aus
.trian companies have been reduced from
240 to so men.
After severe engagement the Aus
trians occupied Serajevo yesterday.
/ VIENNA. Aug. 20.-The official report of
Gen. philiipovich shows that the capture
of Sersjevo was the result of the combined
operations of his own force and that of
Gen. Tegethoff. Gen, Tegethof occupied
Vizoka on the 18th, capturing . quantity
of arms and ammunition after an engage.
ment In which be had 81 men wounded
and killed,
VIENNA, Aug. 20.-It is reported that
the insurgents attacked Gen. Szparis al
Doboj, but were repulsed after prolonged
lighting.
A dispatch from Constantinople says the
Bosnian insurrectionary chief Rsdjilaja
accidentally wounded himself. He has
ordered every Austrian commander cap
tured to be hung. g
The Porte has reiterated its orders iE
regard to non-resistanee, but Turkish
authority is powerless 10 Bosnia.
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, 21.-The mai -ot-war
Wyoming is anchoId about FIVE miles
northeast of Cape Henry.
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NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2l.-Wm. Nibl
theatrical manager, died, aged SO.
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early de
cay, loss of manhood &C., will send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self-addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. lNMAN sts.tion D, Bitie HouSe
New York City,
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ASTHMA and GATARRH
Dr.. 3. ". Reads celebrated Asthma asl.ef

Is undoubtedly the best remedy for ASTHMA AND
CATARRH yet discovered, also sure cure for COLDS
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price refunded. Samples sent free to any who may
desire. The medicine is put up in two sized pack
ages and retails b0c. and $780, Doz price $3.50
and 500 Those remitting retail price will have
The medicine promptly forwsrded by return EIaIl
Address a. ETHRIDGE.
Manufacturer and Proprietor, Rome, N Y.
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HorIick's food is the best article of diet
known for dyspepsia, constipation etc..etc.,
this Is nutrition in the best form and not
medicine. Ask your druggist about its
merits and see a sample.
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TELEGRA.PH-IC.
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{ To-Day's Dispatches.
FOREIGN.


MUNICH, Aug. 2l,-Prince Hahenlohe.
German ambassador at Paris, has been re-
elected to the Reichtag on the second bal
lot in FaTetam. By vote of 5000 against
$500 for the Ultramontane candidate.
PARIS. Aug. 2I.-The elections of pres
idents of COUNCILS general are believed tc
indicate that the senatorial elections viii
result in the establishment of republican
majority 10 the senate, Monarchists and
Bonapartists are discordanf; the Orlean
lists 10 several departments voted with the
republicans.
HAvRE, Aug. 2l.-Qdeen Christians, o.
Spain. is worse; no hope is entertained o.
her recovery.
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 2l.-Fhe interna
tional congress kfor presentation and re
prisiou of crime, including penal and re-
formatory treatment, assembled to-day
NJ. Won B. Jornst Jerna, Swedish minister
of foreign affairs, was elected president
and Rev. DR., E. q. Wines, of the United
States, honorary president.
The HAGUE, Aug. 2l.-It Is deuie(
authoritatively that the King of HOLLAND
contemplates marriage with his niece
Princess Marie of SAKE, Weimar Eisenach
VIENNA, Aug. 21.-Count Andrassy
yesterday, explained to the council of min
listers the state of negotiations for con
vention with Turkey, and showed the
were in very satisfactory condition,
1t is reported Hadji Lola attempted sui
eide after his defeat at Visoka.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

LONDON, Aug. 20.-The Mark Lane
Express says: Considerable rain fell
throughout the kingdom the past week,
and harvest operations were seriously re-
tarded thereby. A fair quantity of wheat
was secured, but very little progress was
made with barley. the wet weather having
|impeded thrashinR. Samples of new