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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-16
BLANC ILLUSION
FOR THE COMPLEXION.

Is recommended as a necessary accompaniment to
every lady's toilet
IT imparts the natural smoothness and delicacy Of
l youth to the complexion; not alone Obscuring
al blemishes, but giving tone and vitality to the
texture of the skin. 1t cannot be classed among
ordinary Lily Whites face powders, but is pre-
pared with view to meet the special wants of the
most refined and fastidious lady Nothing enters
into its composition hut the most strictly pure in
gradients, and all of harmless nature. These pc.
culiarities have insured for it the patronage OF
ladies of the highest social circles, who for years
have used it exclusively. 1t has done much to as
spate the prejudice against the of articles to
enhance female beauty.
It is put up in handsome metal boxes, is DELI
ciously perfnmed, and retAil at SO cents.
HENRY TETLOW,
Nos 12a and 124 Arch Street, -. PHILADELPHIA
For sale by JOHN BENGsToN, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-16
Rd Foot stools at Pruessing's.
EgGarnet sets at Lindvall's

HSE L OOt SLoOIs at GFueSslng 8,
EgGarnet sets at Lindvall's.
G@rCIarence Mason will close up his
restaurant in few days,
EgFurniture. way dowD," at Prues-
sings.
s@SiIver plated ware and jewelry of
all kinds at prices to suit your means, at
Lindvalls.
RGMayor Wheclock went to Chicago
yesterday and is expected home this even~
ing or Tuesday morning.
naFThe finest collection of finger rings
in the city from which to select for Christ
mas presents, at Lindvalfs.
R9-J, G. Merrill, of Davenport, will
lecture to morrow evening at the Congre-
gational church on Vanity Fair" Admis-
sion 10 cents.
I9 Rings and charms till you can't rest
at Lindvall's.
1GrThe M, E. Sunday school is going
to have merry Christmas. just what is
to occur on that evening is profound
secret which greatly enhances the interest
aJT The best quality of solid and plated
neck chains, at Lindvalfs.
R9-A party of Iadies(2) from Iowa
called at one of our restaurants last Satur-
day and asked the prices of an oyster
stew. They we're informed by the obIig
ing attendant that the usual price was
forty cents. The leader elevated her
nasal appendage, cast withering glance
at the astonished shop keeper and told
him to shoot his oysters" She could
get them in Davenport for 25 cents. The
oysters have not yet been shot.
ES Children's chairs at Pruessing's,
a9~If you don't see what you want at
LindvalPs ask for it. He has every thing
| that heart can wish.
EG~The Catholic fair opens this evening
at Timm's Hall and will continue four
days. All kinds of articles suitable for
Christmas presents for sale. An elegant
easy tsmokiDg) chair will be presented to
the person receiving the highest number
of votes, the ballots being lG cents each.
| This feature of the Catholic fairs has here
tofore been very profitable to the society,
occasioniDg considerable rivalry between
| friends of candidates.
pSFSolid gold chains and charms, just
what she wants, at Lindvalps.
| AES OSClut IOA CLiIuISD pACS-
ents at PruessiDg's.
R9H Don't buy until you have examined
Lindvall's stock.
EITThe writer has been taken severely
to task for the incidental remark made in
Saturdays ARGUS that but two cases of
Iintoxication were noticeable at the Mould
ers' bali, and, being red-ribbon men they
did not attract much attention" What
there is 10 the statement at which any one
could take offense is more than We can
tell, If it is the statement that red-rlbbou
men were drunk, we can only say it is
true, and we will ''telI the truth and
shame the devil IF the offsnse consists
in the intimation that intoxicated red-rib
benites are not of enough consequence t
attract attention, then we merely give tina
as our opinion, and if mistaken humbl,
beg your pardon. If wearing red ribbol
licenses man to guZzle beer and whiskel
and conduct himself in an unbecominI
manner IN the presence of respeetabl
ladies aud gentlemen, and makes it a
offense in newspapers to notice such be
havior as 10 ordinary men. then let US a
don the red ribbon or abolish it from on
midst,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-16
T1-ELEGRA.PlE.HE:.IC. =.
LTessgrGphsd to the RoekIsIand Aross.1 !
To-Dav's Dispatches.
XIV CONGRESS.
SENATE.


WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-A number of
bills were introduced during the morning
hour and referred.
Coke submitted a resolution instructing
the committee on judiciary to examine
into the expediency of repeating all laws
providing for compensation by fees of u.
S. attorneys and substituting a fixed salary.
Agreed to.
At the expiration of the morning bust
ness the resolution of Blaine 10 regard to
elections in the south was taken up. After
a brief colloquy the amendment of Thur
man was agreed to without division.
Beck submitted resolution that the
secretary of tho treasury appear in person,
Wednesday next, aud inform the senate
what reason, if any. he has for failing to
answer the resolution of Sd of Dec. 1878,
10 regard to the amount of silver coin re-
ceiVed for customs dues and whether he
has applied it or any part of it to the pay
ment of interest on bonds and notes of the
United States, and If not so applied, to
state the reason why. Beck said the sec
retary OF the treasury had increased the
bonded debt $l04, ,499, ,450 by selling bonds
and boarding gold. After brief debate
the resolution was laid over.
C0nkling submitted an amendment to
have the investigation made by special
committee of nine senators, instead of the
Judiciary committee. Agreed to; yeas "a
nays %.
Butler submitted an amendment to
have the investigation conducted with
open doors; rejected. Upon the amend
ment the vote stood; Yeas 30, nays 30
Davis, of W. Va, renewed 10 another
shape the amendment of Butler, requiring
the committee to sit with open doors and
Bayard favored it saying, that the resolu
ton and all the amendments had thus far
been acted on almost with unanimity, be
hoped it would continue in regard to thi
amendment; there was something unamer
ican in this secret inquisition,
HOUSE.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-By Wood,
bill providing for the payment of dutie
on imports in u. S. notes; referred.
The bill appropriating $l50,000 for til
deficiency 10 the railroad mail trausporta
tion was repoI ted by the committee Oh
appropriations. The bill will be acted o.
tomorrow,
| Chalmers moved to suspend the rule
and pass the bill making 1t penal Cit rs
for any officer, agent or contractor OF tn
United States to intermeddle with tn
election of members of congress or of pres
ident by contribution OF money, or by US
or abuse OF official privilege or by bribeI
or influence, &C., and also making it
penal offense to solicit or receive contrlbu
tions for election purposes from persons j
the employ of the government Rejected
yeas 1872; nays l03-not the necessar
two-thlrds. The republicans voted nc, th
democrats aye; Kelly, of Pa, voted wit
the democrats.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-16
New York Market.

NEW YORK, Dec 16.
FINANCIAL.
Cold I nnlk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-16

EgLadies' gold watches at astonishing
IL low prices at LindvalPs,
Finding of the Letters Stolen from the
Post Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-16

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-A number of
bills we're introduced during the morning
hour and referred.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE PRESS.
From the London GIobc.)


Great preparations are being made for the reception
OF visitors; and the Paris press, at meeting held
yesterday, was informed by its syndic, N. Jancot
that he had been able to make some arrangement
which. with proper support, would enable press
club to be founded within the precincts Of tho Exhi-
bition. The French Commissioners have agreed TO
nnd an eligible space for the club house, and give
sum OF Es0o toward expenses OF building, subject
10 approval Of the plan Tho pen is powerful In
France. Everybody is proud to do anything which
may bring his name into print and place him
conspicuousy before the public, so that the newspa-
per world can command the services OF our best
architects and builders Will be pleased TO do
their at the lowest possible price. II Is pro-
posed that the club shall be rendezvous tor all the
children OF the fourth estate, matter what may be
their nationality opinions. There will be writing
and every faculty Tor carrying on correspond
Postal and telegraphc Offices win DO provided,
and the leading newspapers OF every nation repre-
will be laid tho table in the reading room.
According 10 the idea oil those who have been mainly
instrumental IN organizing tue club, the ftmor and
saie a. mGnger be Of the decorative art,
white dinner mud breakfast Will be served at mint
mum cost Each Candidate Will have 10 be proposed
and seconded after having produced credentits prov
ing his claims 10 be considered member OF
the press, aud during tho Exhibition at
least The scattered family OF newspaper men VIII
be brought together ana be abo TO discuss IN which
country things best ordered The sanction OF the
Commission having bccu Outhiucu thefe VIII DC no
difficulty in getting tho necessary PERMISSION to open
the club IRON tue Prciect Of the Police, without
whose leave meeting even for social purposes, OF
more than ninetceu persons would be tolerated The
journalist will be able write aud post hts articles
without leaving the building; he viii be able to rotirc
and indulge in BRAIN. rcircshing cigar or cigarette;
he can IND good dinner and meet men from whom
something always be cleaned No games OF chance
or hazard will be allowed by the committee Cards
to be limited IT, whist and ecdrs, while billiards
and chess will serve 10 amuse those WHO have
wholesome dislike 10 handling pasteOoard
A PERMANENT DELIGHT
The Sale des Fetes the IT ,cadero Is nearly an
isbed La another week the upholstercrs will be at
work Btuns up ana covering the seats tor tho grand
open ing ceremony. Every modern Improvement will
be taken Advantage OF tor the heating vcntaling
OF the vast hail during the warm aud cold weather.
for the sale desc fctes is destined to remain
alter the Exhibition Is over. inc garden OF the
Trocadero has been sketchtd out aud within q few
days will he planted With bulbs and seed, which will
transform the slopes INTO ga, parterfc. Some OF
the choicest tulips IRON Harlem have been
and tie Dutch gardeners are about to endcayor TO
revive that fancy for the gaudy Hover winch, 1854
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
THE LoANERs' BANK.

To THE EDITOR OF HRRALD:-
Can you furnish mo any information regarding thu
affairs OF the late Loaners' Bank, OF No ~ Nassau
street? II my memory serves me right this "oank"
closed its doors In May, 1876 (neary two years ago)
on account OF some .triviu misunderstanding the
Board OF Directors That the excuse gwen by
Dorr RUSSELL the president, at the time IL resulted
IN the appointment OF q receiver, who short time
presented the deposltors win rough statement 81
BANKS condition, which showed liabilities alnount-
lug $2o000o with assets comprised OF cash, COZ,
and oroide gold plated wat.h worth
about $40 Another item OF assets
large OF promissory notes, upon which lnou-
sands OF collars had uscn ADVANCED These tho
thought worth about three cents pound.
A considerable amount OF JsweIry tue banK mad
Ioanad money represented another item assets.
II appears this .'Dank" had SORT oil pawnbroger's
license Ia creation OF the Rings paIny daysl tnat
permit loi their loaning money on anything liom =
pair Of second false teeth 10 brown stone trout
Indeed, Judging from the peculiar nature OF tue
..Uank's" assets. am In doubt whether II WAS u bank
or apawnbroker's shop. The receivers statement as
Wy nun AZ q meeting OF depostors, sounded moro
like an inventory OF the latter. Receiver No. l. alter
invest eating the bank and nEding almost cleaned
out, resigned, anu receiver No. was appointed VINO
has Jailed " make sny report OF his stewsrdship 10
the oepositors. A. DEPOSlrOR.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
BATTLE ROW"

"Bat.le row." on FIRST avenue, near 1io,h street,
was tue scene OF a sanguinary conflict on Saturd,y
night About midnight Edward U'Manony a marine
IN the United States Navy, in company with John
o'Nahoney aud John Patterson, rnppod at tho saloon
door OF Joseph kuchin, No. 2lz7 First avenue.
Ruchn refused TO opeu, aud the party forced tho
Kegs OF lager, while the pre- prlotor afraid to
Interfere. Iho intruders finally quarreilod anon
themselves usou bottles and decantsrs TOR weapons
and wnen Ollcor Robertson arrived were all lyiug
drunk and disabled on the sidewalk. Captain Rob
bins look care 0f them Tor The night aud Yesterday
escorted tho conUatauts to the Harlem Police Court
Judge Wande ordered tho parry 10 be locked 10 ioi
medical Attendance anu repairs, OF when tney seemed
sadly In need Ruchin was detained as a witness.
Battie ROW. r. well known TO the uptown police, aud
owing to It's ISOLATED loo ttioa has wituossel IN lIy
nard fought en- gaxemenL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
TOO MUCH FOR ONE DRIVER.


NEW HpRx, April 20. 1878
To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
was eyewitness Of tue fearful runaway accident
John Strickland, the driver. killed, and
In OF tho terrible possibilities which, with very
slight variation OF circumstances might havo been
realities tho question suggested itself TO me, Ought
any ono man DO permitted 10 drive six horses In mo
streets OF crowded cityf one hardly con-
,rol two horses II they arc irign tened; with Sill
greater difficulty can no control iour, and II 10
an utter imposslbility TO control SIX II they DO
como wild. 1 believe from what saw Of strick.
lands driving, the skiluI manner In which
he guided his past the Grand Central Depot that
u any man could do ~ he could IL Strickland had
been thrown IRON hts scat or had deserted his team
before reaching Madison avenue nothing could navo
prevented great loss OF life. An ordinance SHOULD De
passed without delay prohibiting sngie driver drv-
ing four horses ~ Onco II circumstances
make more than tnat number desirable let Tue foro-
most teams be ridden. hopc you may SEQ this In tue
same light that do and give YOUR powerful influence
TO bring ~ about Tue vanity OF circus proprleIors
and advertising humbugs. who arc Usually tue ones
driving SIX or moro horses ought not 10 be grancd
the risk OF citizeus lives. LAWYER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
NEW MUSIC

s.silver Lcaf;' Mazourxa Caprice. by .. N. Patti
son. A graceful and brilliant composition oliver
Duson n Co.
"Esstcr Anthem" tor quartet cnoir with solo. BY
Albert Woeitge. Diver Ditson x Co
Rondo, al May BE Prncess.n From the chimes Of
Normandy. Oliver Dnson Co.
"rue Turks Exit from Earopc;, gaIop by A. E.
Warren. Oliver Dtsen n Co.
.sChrist tho Lord Is Riser To-day" Easter hymn.
BY W. n. Hoppocx. Martens Brothers.
"Easter Uaros." Ten Easter Carols. ~ A. r.
Howard. Di,son a. Co.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
ANSWEliS.
ART CRITICISM.

To The EDITOR THE HERALD
Much as | admire the praiscworthy patriotism
eviuced by sAmatcur' In the "Complaint Book"
OF the 10Th. still must think that ne ventures too
lar when he attempts to coudemn the Cotter coleo
ton Of paintings exhibition the Leavtt Art
Rooma ANY person artistic TASTE cannot think,
Tail to appreciate those magnificent works Of
Some of them painted IN that exravagant Turner
csquc style when many Amcricans Tail 10 appreciate,
but think that II our artists were 10 furnsh, Hue
urfay of thor genus even the much-aDuscd erie
les, despite their mparLaty Tor foreign art mportu-
tons, could not Withhold their praise reconiuen
all lovers Of the beautiful TO go and SEQ the coltlur
collection AMERICAN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
ELEVATED RAILROAD CONTRACTS.

To THE EDITOR TnE HERALD:-
Can tue officers OF the New York Elevated Railroad
Company explain why the contract has not been
gwen out Tor The work on Ninth avenue, between
Sixty-hrst ana Eighty first streets, according to
their promises Tue bids have been IN their olics
nearly Two weeks the time specified 10. the
closing IL Is the third time they have uvitcd bids
Tor tho construction vi foundations. and as yet not
has been decided 1t Is Claimed by some Of The
bidders that parties have been allowed 10 change
their bids three ana four times, and still do
ctsion Let explain II tEey intend letting their
work q square doaL ONE OF THE BIDDERS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
A DANGEROUS ROADWAY.

To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
Wniyou kindly call tho attention Of tho Park Com
missoners to the wretched condition of the roadway
at the OF the PARK, between Fifty eighth aud
Finy-n streets and Filth avenuef just north Of
the OF Fiity-eighth street there boon for
some weeks big hoe, largo enough TO break the
springs oil any carriage. Where tho roadway joins
the pavement between Fity-eighth and Fifty -ninth
streets the road down about two lower
the drvng out OF into tho Park AIN
always compelled pull up ordcr TO get these
bad places with any comfort or even safety.
HURSEMAN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
WHAT Dolls IT MEAN?

To TUE Error or THE HERALD
Win you kindly inform me why tho water from tho
hydran at tue upper end OF the Mail Is not allowed
while the two fountains adjoining are continually
fowIngs Aths season Of tho year there are hundreds
OF httlc children stopping AZ that hydrant but they
cannot obtain drink Can II he poss BILE that ID
tended TO compel visitors 10 stop at the Casino twtnn
stones tnrow, where they have refreshments VI all
nds tor salef rho hydranls IN other parts OF the
Park all running. DOCTOR i
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
PETITION OF THE WORKING boys.

To rnB EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
As the time Tor ball playing is al hand we working
boys would like 10 know whether we shall bo allowed
to play in tho Central Park grounds on Sundayf
Some people would say that 1t would be breaking
the Sabbath, but assure you IL is broken In great
many ways far worse than ball playing IL would be
AN enjoyment the visitors as well To ourselves.
IL would be the OF keeping them from bad
company and the exercise would improve their
health. WORKING BOYS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22

iNorE.-Letters intended for tins column must be
accompanied by the writer's full name ana address
insure attention. Compliments who unwilling 10
comply wita this rule simply vase time In writing.
Write only on one side Of the paper.-ED. HsRALnl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
THE SECOND AVENUE RAILROAD coMPA

THE SECOND AVENUE RAILROAD COMPANY.
To EDITOR HERALD:
q resolution TO compel the Second Avenue Railroad
Company to run their cars TO Astoria rerryf The
residents OF that neghborhood mood them very
much. and, according 10 their charter thtnk they
are obliged TO them ANrlMONOPULIST.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
AN EAST SIDE BURGLARY.

William Campbry and Richard Mahon. young men
about twenty-five years old, were arraigned before
Judge Otterbourg yesterday, at the Ftty-seventh
street Court charged with entering the premises Of
Mira Ellen Donohue, Nv. $40 East Twenty first street.
aud stealing quantty of wearing apparel and jew
cry vatued At 500. Tue prisoners were each held IN
$1,000 bail 10 answer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
THE CHIMES or TRINITY.

To THE EpiroR OF rnE HgRALD:-
In The herald Of the lStn there app AIRED com.
plant respecting tho ringing oil tac bells Of Trinity
Church two or three times during tho day AT nrst
thought would not answer AFFLICTED" put my repu-
taton AS bell chiufcr compcIs me. | havo been
chimcr at rriuty Church for the last twenty-five
years. The ber1s only chimed NY mo on Sundays,
SAINTS days, festivals aud holidays have nothing
10 do win bcllringlns on other days
JAMES AYLIFFE
Bell Chmer vi 1rinity Church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
TIE NEW LAGER BEER.

10 rHE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
There is nothing SO poisonous TO health the now
frolny lager beer that now sold and lately manu-.
factured lis sale should be prohibited. Give US tho
old lager, with age--not roth and slow poison and
bloat CONNOlssEUR
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
STREET ARABS.

To TIE EDITOR rHE HkRALp:-
Cannol Captain Copeland do something In regard 10
the disturbance created every nsnt by pack boys
ana girls who congreglte in the vicinity Of Broome
aud Lewis streelsf OF late working people mud Il
very hard rest night account OF these young
urchins. b. 4. w.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-17
From Tuesdays Daily.l
An Accident Tia; Game Near
Proving s'ninI.

-,
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- ''' '' '"' 't''''' COM
R '0""' !" certain
,,i.h, g. ','','l" LAST
.',''o '"i nearly '"i"l "c-
- ,No VI ''''''eh
H.. "''e"n' WIZ"
,... - 'r "'H'' 'o' con-
"''h'' necessarily at
'',V 'e'''''" TO-
""'"''" " 'ho7o up
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t' :" Some "a
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-17
rh. I:n.ap,pn.., nan.

The impression appears to have
obtained TO q certain extent. that the
L. O. o. +. -Encamrment ball which
takes place at the Hotel on the 2d inst.
is designed for the exclusive enjoyment
of members Of that Order. which is al
together ERRONEOUS. 1t is au~thoratively
stated that tho entertainment is for pub
lie participation, and no pains will be
spared to make it one of the pleasant
est parties of the kind ever given in
Eiko. Under the experienced mana
cement of the officers of the Encamp-
ment the dance cannot full of success
/ n a social point of view. and all who
may attend on tho occasion eau rest
assured of receiving every attention
and courtesy.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-17

Tho family OF Mr. Locscr, who has
established himself here in business.
arrived from Salt Lake City by tho
train this morning, aud design to be.
come permanent residents among us.
Our old iownsman, DIR. Louis Terry,
now OF Eureka, returned from his
European tour by the same tram, and
continued on towards home. Tho
Doctor IL honrty and jovial Ms usual, tho
trip having done ,him no p~ercepHblc
injury.
James ~ Mason has Como TO sncra.
mento on business connected with the
sot'lcnsht Of tho estate Of j.. wilsoy,
deceased. uo will DO absent about ton
days.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-17
"No s'UI.rruis.

The funeral Of Harry 9in""n"l!'s
child which took place at IL O'clock
to-day was we'll attended, IL Lunber 81
friends and a~equnimtances attending
tho remains to the grave, notwith.
standing the iuciemeat weather.
The funeral OF George Woods, who
died last night. leaving his unfortunate
family destitute, took place at } o'clock,
and although n total stranger, we
were glad to note That tho las: sad
rites were ;emicrly performed by our
humane and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ia