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The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06
A FriChtful Fall.

About II NJ to-day, Willie, son of W.
II. Richards, travelling salesman for the
Moline Scale Co., fell from the second
story window of his residence to the
ground, striking on the edge of an outside
cellar door beneath the window. He lay
for several moments unconscious and his
mother, sister and playmates thought be
was dead, but he regained consciousness in
short time and was carried into the
house by one of the neighbors, his mother
and sister being so paralized with fear they
could scarcely move. DR.. McKinnie was
summoned and found a bruise three
inches in length, back of the left ear and
| blood oozing out of the ear He had not
made a thorough investigation at this
writing but feared the skull had sustained
slight fracture. 1t was thought at 9
this P. NJ that his condition was critical
Mr.. Richards is away from home but was
telegraphed to Immediately,
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06

WHEN YOUR HORSE Is LAME and you
have tried every remedy without success,
and you dispair of curing him, and begin
to think of trading him off-before doing SO.
obtain bottle of Giles Liniment lodide OF
Ammonia, and see its effects in twenty
four hours. These are the kind of cases
DR., Giles like; where all other remedies
fail, his is the one that never disappoints,
The doctor will willingly prove and demon
strate what he says, on application to him
at his Office, 45l 9th Avenue, New York.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06
MOLINE.
Argus ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

RrcHARDs q soHRBEcK's Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for the ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by o. j. Beardslee. Busi-
ness notices should be handed in by noon to en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06
Dr. Hadway -
REGULATING PILLS

s...iNSs'y eobteleeS kclSBAully coated Win sweet
yum purge, regulate, purify, cleanse and strength
IN itAuwHys pills, for the cure of all disorders OF
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NerV9us Discusses, Headache, ,Constipation Costive-
ness indigestion, /spepsia, Blliousness Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels Piles and ali
arrangements OF the Internal VIscera. Warranted
70 erect PosltlVe cure. Purely Vegetable, con
tanning no mercury, minerals or deleteriops drTns
~ Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders of the Digestive Organs s
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
In the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea
Heartburn, Disgust Of Food, Fullness Of Weight
In the stomach, Sour Erupuons, Sinking or Flutter
ings In the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings
~ The Heart, Choking Spfocatlng Sensation
when In a Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
,h ny hsad Deficiency of Perspiration, Yellowness OF
sne , shln and Eyes, Pain in the Side Chest Limbs
SSuoueh Flushes of Heat Burning in the Flesh
.vstaSN vw doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
az em ent from all the above named disorders Price
OsH's per box Sold by druggists
Read "FALsE AND TRUE.n
warren GHs "a lNStser;ySta%p N to RADwAY. So CO., No
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The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06

Whatever may result from the proposed
investigation, you may be sure that moth
ing can result that will disturb either your
stocks or balances. Trouble to capital,
property and freedom will come, not per-
haps, in your time or mine, but come at
last from refusing toinquire into frauds.
to confront the evil,if you may not right it.
to prevent its repetition. To shut yeur
eyes to it supinely is to jeopardise and not
to preserve the future peace, safety and
prosperity of our country.--Fronl Clark
SON N. P0ttey'S Letter.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06

For SALE.-Two carom billiard tables,
Brunswick make; in first .class order. Will
be sold cheap. Apply at this Office.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06

Unlike other cathartics. DR.. Pierce s
Pellets do not render the bowels costive
after operation, but, on the contrary, they
establish permanently healthy action.
Being entirely Ueqetable, no particular care
is required while using them. Sold by
druggists.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06
Kidney and Bladder Conaploints,

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy Stoppage of Water, ,IncOntinuance OF Urine,
Brights disease, Albuminuria, and in all cases
where there are brickdust deposits the water is
thick, cloudy mixed with substances like the white
OF an egg, or threads like white silk, there is
morbid dark, bilious appearance and white bone
dust deposits, and when there is q preking, burn
ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small of the Back and along the LOins
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap ct THE ARGUS OEEuE.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06
Railways Ready Relief
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There is
not remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet typhoid, yellow and other fevers (aded by
hadway fllls)s so quick as Railways Ready Relief.
Fifty cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06
DIR. RAILWAYS
SarSapariIlian ReSOlvent
weight Is DttH anu IbII.
The Great Blood Purifier.

Every Drop OF the esARsAP:ARILLIAN RESoL-
VENT communicates through the Blood, Sweat,
Urine and other fluids and juices OF the system the
Vgor of Life for 1t repairs the wastes Of the body
with new and sound material. Scrofula, Syphilis,
Consumption, Glandular Diseases, Ulcers in the
Throat, Mouth, Tumors Nodes IN the Glands and
other parts OF the system, Sore Eyes, Strumorous
Discharges from the Ears, and the worst forms of
Skin Diseases, Eruptions Fever Sores, SCald Head,
Ring Worm, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Acne, Black
Spots, Worms in the Flesh, Tumors, Cancers in the
Womb, and all Weakening and Painful Discharges,
Night Swests, Loss OF Sperm and all Wastes Of the
life Principle within the curative range OF this
wonder OF Modern Chemistry, and a few days use
VIII prove to any person using it for either of these
rms OF disease its potent power to cure them.
II the patient, daily becoming reduced by the
fastss and decomposition that are continually pro-
.ressng succeeds in arresting these wastes, and
fepairs the same with new material made from
healthy blOOd-and this the SARSAPARILLIAN
Will and does secure-a cure is certain; for when
once this remedy commences its work of purifca,
Jon and succeeds in diminishing the loss Of
its repairs wilt be rapid, and every day the patient
will feel himself growing better and stronger, the
digesting better, appetite improving, and flesh
weight increasing.
Not only does the SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLvENT
excel all remedial agents in the Cure of Chronic,
Scrofulous, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, but
g "a tba pnIv vY,na cr,pn Tor
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-06-06
RADWAYs REMEDIES.
HEALTH! BEAUTY !

Strong and Pure, Rich Blood-Increase of
Flesh and Weight-Clear Skin and
Beautiful Complexion Secured to all.
The New York herald., 1878-09-28
CANADA'S CABINET.

RESIGNATION OF PREMIER MACKENzIE--Ru-
MoRs AS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
NEW GOVERNMENT.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 1878.
Lord Dua'orin arrived here last evening, at ten
O'Clock, on his way TO Quebec, ana met Pres.
cott Junction by the Hon. Alexander Mackenzie, Pre-
mier. and the Hon. L. Il. Holton Tho party pro-
ceeded at once 10 the Windsor HO-
tel, and It became rumored that
Mr.. Mackenzie had placed his resignation
in the hands Of the Governor General. Various sug
gestions ahoat TO tho possible succassors Of
the government, the of Hon. Mr.. Tillsry having
been mentioned, as we'll that OF Sir John A. Mac
donald. On inquiry the rumors are confirmed, and
though this upon unofficial authority there is little
doubt as TO their genulnencss
LORD Dufern will loave for Quebec tomorrow
evening, and Will be accompanied by the late Premier
Il is expected that new Ministry will be sworn in
shortly.
The New York herald., 1878-09-28
DEAN STANLEY IN TOWN.

Doau Stanley Unexpectedly arrived in this city yes
tsrday noon from New Haven ana called at onco on
the Bible Revision Committee now IN session IN the
Bible House. DIR. Schaf, president oil the commit.
tee introduced Dean tho bers, ana invited
him with the committee to n lunch hastily prepared
on telegraphic notice of his coming. IL was very
pleasant social gathering, lasting three hours. DIS
schan, woolsey, Crosby. Kcndrick, washburn and
others made brief addresses OF welcome in the
OF the several denominations they represent and tho
Dsan In his behalf ana that OF tho Enslisa Bblc
Revision Committee OF which he Is q member. made
happy reply, speaking OF the favorable mpressons he
had received everywhere or the regular progress
approaching conclusion oil tho revision work aud the
happy effect u would have not only upon the study
ana nderstandinK OF the BDle but also 10 brngi
together true spritunl union the iercnt branches
OF English speaking Christepdom In both hem
sphsrcs Al hai-past three tho Dean was taken Ia a
carriage TO the PeDnsy lvana Railroad depot He ar
rived lat evening Philadelphia and was the guest
OF Mr. Childs. Alter short VISIT to ashIngtoD
perhaps TO Richmond he Will return to New YORK
aud spc nd days with Dr. Schan and IN the
try home OF Mr. Cyrus w. Field Hs will preach
once In New York vsit Niagara Falls ana Canada
and return 10 England on the ia OF November.
The New York herald., 1878-09-28

favorits In the betting lists Lord Hartngton's
Ryistone. who failed however. fulfil The sxpecta
tions Of her hackers, the race being won
oy Count dc Lsgrange's hvs-year-old mare
Lima, Mr. Aiexanders Thunderstorm coming
in second and Rylstons taking third place.
The betting before the start to l agains Lima,
TO against Thundsrstons and TO against Ry-
stone. The following Is a sum- mary OF the race:-
NEWMARKET OCTOBER HANpIcAP-A sweepslakes
OF 10 sovs each, with 200 ADDED by the Jockey
Club for three year-ods and upward win ners extra.
The owner OF the second horse received % sovs out
OF The stakes. Across the lat mile, furongs and
70 yards; II subscribers.
Count T. de- Lagrange's ch. n. Lima, years. by
Monarqus or Mortemer, dam Regalia. !
Mr.. q. Alexandor's Gu c. Thunderstorm, years,
by rhunderbon, dam La Belle Jeanne
Lord hsrtington's b. Rystonc, years, by Her
init, out OF Esther's dam, by Skirmishcr. 3
THE WINNER.
England In 1875, when Two years old She ran eight
times during that year without scoring win. She
was more fortunate three year-o old, rs out Of
seven starts she scored two victories these we're.
first, the Newmarket Oaks. at the Newmarket Sec
Ond October Meeting, where she beat field Of
seven. The distance was mile, seven furlonRs ana
l58 yards and the stake amounted to 1880. Liua's
second victory was tho Ancestor Weller Handicap
Plate OF fl60 one mile ana eighteen yards. This
at tho Newmarket Houghton, October 26 She carried
1913 lbs., and beat lronstonc, Cstacysm, Regaiade,
Csrberus and Electra. As iour Lima started
four times without scoring victory. This year she
has run i've times previous to the present OCCASION
and twice second anu third, but never In
She s entered tor tho Cam dgeshre Stakes, TO be
run October -. with an imp0st Oi 90 lbs.
The New York herald., 1878-09-28
A GOOD SUGGESTION.

LORD DuFFERIN WISHES TO RESCUE NIAGARA
FALLS FROM THE HANDS OF vANDAL ExToR-
TIONIsTs.
TORONTO. Ont. Sept. q, 1873.
Lord Duferin left for Ottawa this forenoon In a
speech before tho Society Of Artists HIS Excelency
yaid:-
Some few weeks ago had the good fortune to
meet HIS T. Exselsncy, the Governor OF the State OF
New York, and then suggested 10 him an idea which
has long been present 10 my mind that the govern
ments OF New York and OF Ontario, or Canada, should
combine TO acquire whatever rights may have been
established against the public, and 10 form around
Niagara Fails small public International pnrk-not,
Indeed aesecraied or IN any way sophisticated by the
puny efforts OF the art OF the landscape gardener
but carefully preserved In the picturesque and unvul
garZod condition In which originally Lard out
by the hand OF nature Nothing could have been
gratifying or gracious thar the response which
His Excelispey the Governor OF New York, was good
enough 10 make to my represent ions, and ne en-
coursged me hope that, should fitting Opportun-
iy prsssns nse he aud MS government might be IN.
duced, not 70 take tho Initiative IN the matter at
all events 10 cooperate heartily with our own In
carrying out such plan as have skstched.
The New York herald., 1878-09-28
TIE FRESH POND ACCIDENT.

This accident on the southern branch OF the Long
Island Railroad. near Fresh Pond, on thursday alter
noou attributed TO the failure OF Edward Carr the
telegraph operator al the pont to hold back the pas
soager train TIL that of the piymas,er had passed
He 10, however, regarded 'as one OF the most x
pcrieucod aud reliable men on the road. The paA-
sengers most seriously injured are DR.. Henry
A. Nash, Of No. 4s West Twenty seventh
street, New York; W. Firmin paymaster,
and u Mia Amman, OF Now YORK. 1he latter
WAS cut IN The hoad, Uut WAS able to 90 home IN q
carriage DR.. Nash, on finding that "a collision was
about occur, stood up IN The passaRewAy between
tho seats and was thrown through tho door. HIS
snoulder was disiocatsd ana he suffered other IN
Juries. Psymaster F,rmin was busy at The time Of
The collision at the sale containing the money for
the wages OF employees OF the road lie Was thrown
againsL The sale and sustained severe scalp wound
aud other mi Somo half dozen otner passc
suffered slight cuts and bruises.
One OF ths damaged engines u almost ready for the
road again. and the other Will be repaired In iow
Laws.
The New York herald., 1878-09-28
WHERE ARE THEY?

s. L. wtI,I, OF LEXINGTON AVENUE, MIS-
ING FROM HOME oTHLR WANDERERS.
Simon Hood, OF No. 356 Eas, Ftty-seven,h stree,
reported 10 Inspector McDcrmott at Police Head.
quarters last night tho my scrious disappearance OF
his brother-inlaw, s. L. Wesl, who left this city on
Monday last Tor Troy transact some business for
his employer, Joseph Freedman. importer and dealer
In dry goods at No. 332 Broadway. he reached Troy
that evening, and engaged board at the Troy House.
The following day he 1nshed his business, and since
then has neither been seen nor heard Of HIS bag
gage found VI tho hotel but the people at
That place unable to for his strange DIS
appearance. Ou Wednesday, Mr. Hood reported the
the Troy police, who searched Tor the missing
man but failed 10 discover his whereabouts. The
thOrities at bany aud Syracuse were likewise uoii-
fed, but they could throw no light on the mystery
been advanced, some TO the elect that he had been
followed TO Troy and murdered Tor his money md
vaiuables, which II was known he always carried.
Others peiieve that ha mas committed suicide. His
friends however, cling the belief that he may nave
been taken suddenly M or become insane.
Weis! had been for years travelling salesman In
known to DO a steady man. He lvod with mis- wife
and child at No. 6S4 Lexington avenue Mrs. Weisl
s almost dsractoa aud iears are entertained by her
friends that II VI eIsi IS not heard from soon Mra
Weisl will, loso her reason. The following IS u
description Oi the man Age, thrty.two years. nve
eet eight inches IN height STOUT buiid, weighs about
Two hundred pounds having light com piexion, light
mustachs and goates partly bald, dressed IN black
und vest and light pants; carried gold watch
aud cham.
OTHER MissiNa PERSONS
The folio wing pers ons were also reported vest erdRy
to lne police d missing g:-Ricnard Werner, iorty
years oiu OF No. las West rhrtyhrst street; Henry
nue., brooklyn; William Z. Morrison, ten years, OF
No. S5 Carmne street, and Richard Sheridan, four
teen years; Edward e.. Mceker, thirteen years, and
George :. Hamilton thirteen years, OF East Orange.
The New York herald., 1878-09-28
THE DEAD LETTER OFFICE.
DUELLISIS ARRESTED.

THE MARYLAND LAWYER. PLACED UNDER
BONDS 10 KEEP TIE PEACE.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BALTIMORE. Sept. 27, 1878.
The principals in the Aisquith- Nc cCuilough sun
plsasaa tness'' were both arraigned before Judge
Gassaway, AZ Annapolis, to-day, aud placed under
$500 bonds each TO keep the peace toward each
other and the state Of Maryland ior period Of
twelve months. The sureties tor Aisquh George
Colon, Writ Randall and ames II. Hodges and Ior
Mccullough William T. lgiohart, james 7. Vansant
aud John G. Hammond. They are ~ prominent citizens
Of Annapolis. The gentleman who acted In the
pacity OF friend and adviser to Mr. Alsquith nr. 4.
Clay Maddox, was interviewed to-day on the Ietter
puOshed this morning Tor Dir. Mccullough. In which
no sssevsratcs that lie was using all duo diligence in
arranging Tor the meeting when the FIRST publication
made. Dr. Maddox sharply denies Tho accuracy
Of this statement, aud reaifirms his assertion that
there was exIrxordipsry and -unnecessary aciay on
the pars OF Mr. Mccullough 10 arranging the
tune for the hostile meeting, declaring thut
eight days had elapsed alter he
The affair made pabc. MAddox's statement Is
very csustc, and ia he speaks OF McCuiough's let
ter weak produc cItop and iutilnaes Strongly that
lie has not showa disposition TO meet his ansAyo
within q reasonable time Ho also rcaiirms full
belief that AIsquith WAS ready aud anxious durns
controversy TO meet the issues without hesitation.
What the next move viii be u Is impossible TO sur
The New York herald., 1878-09-28
-
MEETING BUT TO PART.

Notice was sent to Coroner Sims, OF brooklyn, yes
terday morning that = man namst Henry White had
been found dead in tho back yard Of No. 40 Second
street. Williamsburg Au irquiry by u HERALD re.
porter revealed the following singular story Nine
ecu years ago Alexander ami Henry White, brothers.
parted In England, the former starting out In the
world In search OF fortune aud the latter re.
NAMING at the eli homestead. Alter drifting
httnsr and thitber WITH varying success Alex
snder married and settled In this country.
Ito was employed In restaurant at the
corner of Cberry And Oliver streets IN this cuy and
lived at Nc. AI0 Second street. iiiamsb burg. lew
DAYS ago several sailors into the restaurant aud
called for dinner. There was something 30 fam,liar
about the lace OF one OF them that Alexander, who
was waiting on them, drow him into convorsation
hat wal his astouisbmcnt to learn that the
wss tho brother from whom ho had parted In 1859
and whom he had not seen. He sent at onco 10
his boar house and had his baggage removed TO
his own home IN Williamsburg
Tho happy reunion OF the brothers, bowevcr,
was snort hved. On Thursday bight Henry ie-
tired early, not feeling we'll A. daylight Yesterday
morning his dead body was iouud, partly dressed,
IN tue back yard. IL appears that he got up
four o'clock and went down stairs aud, II thought,
was Killed Ny stroke OF apopiexy
The New York herald., 1878-09-28
TIE SEARCH IN NEY YORK.

THE SEARCH IN NEW YORK.
Assistant United States District Attorney Herrck,
accompanied by number OF United States deputy
marshais and detectives, inspected the passengers
baggage all tue Western trains that arrived last
evening al the Grand Central Depot. Tho search
warrant empowering them TO do so was Issued early
in the morning by Police Judge Flammer At the
quest OF the United States Attorney. Its purpose
WAS TO discover, II possible the books Of the New
YORK Mining Company, which were in evidence III
the case OF tho United States against Mr..
samuel j. Tilden, at Marquette Mich, and which
were. IL Is alleged, stolen from that place
Tuesday last. The warrant was particularly directed
against the baggage OF Mr.. Thomas Harland, Mr. III.
dens attorney which, II was believed by the United
States officers would be found to contain the missing
books Mr. Hsriand had started 10 return TO
this cily, but had been arrested at Detroit by the
United states authorities His baggage, u was bo-
hevsd, would not DO taken Oh. but would arrive In
this city last evening. Such was the Information
ssid been received by the United States At
torney IN city from Assistant United States Dis
trrct Attorney Roger NJ. sherman, who was At Mar
quette
The. through Chicago expresz. upon which It was
thought missing trunks would be, arrived at the
depot about seven O'Clock. he officers ediately
entered the baggage room and examined every piece
OF baggage, comparing each win tho tccgraphed
criptions In their possesson. Mr.. Harland's
trunks not found, and tae party were forced to
relinquish the rch for tho night.
District Attorney Herrick stated that the books
were of the utmost Importance. ana that their
tents would show beyond ali doubt that Mr.. rilaen's
income from 1864 TO 1872 was over 81, 500 0uO The
search for Inc trunks viii be Resumed this roipg
The New York herald., 1878-09-28
WASHINGTON.
FRcM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, Sept q, 1878.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST ANY ATTACK ON TIE
TREASURY BUILDING.
The recent labor troubles in Washington have d.
rectsd the attention OF tho Treasury officials airesh
the prspristy OF adopting system OF defence Tor
ure, against the poss Dity Of incursion from any
quarter. To this end the clerks who accustomed
to the uso OF firearms have been furnished by the
Ordnance Bureau Of the War Department with re-
vovers Of the hsaviesI calibre and with
boxes OF cartridges, all Of which are required
TO be kept IN a convenient drawer OF the
de 0 the clerk and thus distributed throughout
tho Treasury building. In addition to the abundance
Of caution imposed upon the wa,chmen tho building
has been connected with the fire alarm telegraph by
q secret wire and telephone and in the event OF
trouble or apprehended Invasion a signal at night
would cause general alarm 10 be repeated three
times. which would summon tho clerical, m itary
and marine corps 70 the building, together
with tho entire force OF the police re-
serve Tho clerks so armed and disciplined are
required to carry badge insignia OF their posi-
msnt. OF course there is no expected attack, immc
diate or prospective but during the fall and winter
months when there Is large numser OF idle persons
In Washington attempt 10 rob tho Treasury vaults
might be made, ana the Knowledge OF tho fact that the
authorities prepared instant have the aid
Of thousand disciplined men would deter the most
reckless Of the leaders ol u mob from making tho at
tcmpt
The New York herald., 1878-09-28
POLICE BOAT KUN DOWN.

The Grand street ferryboat Commodore Barney
was Just leaving her slip ., the loot OF Broadway,
Williamsburg, at eight O'Clock last evening, with iui
head OF steam on. when a shout from ahead warned
the pilot that something was In the way. The engine
was stopped, but not quick enough to prevent her
running down police boat from this city containing
Officers r. H. Kelly and John Harvey, who were
Ioos ing boat farther up stream. Kelly caught
line thrown from the Commodore Barney
and was hauled board and brought
TO this city Harvey struck out boldly to escape tho
wheels and as he 1oatcd up the river shouted 81 am
all right ana in lev moment, was picked up nearly
exhausted by the watchu on the lighters at Have
meyers dock, foot Of South FINN street. As
he had recovered he crossed to TINS city Tho police
In Williamsburg did not ascertain The names Of
either