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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
FLORIDA.
Confession of Fraud to Garry the State for
Hayes.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, April 23-Mc-
Lin, Secretary of State under Stearns, and
L. 6. Denuis, the Little Giant of Alachua
county, have made confessions in writing Of
frauds in 1876, by which Florida was
carried by Hayes, Dennis covers fully all
details Of the Archer precinct frauds,
which played so important a part before
the Returning Board. He says 2l4 names
were put in the return of Archer after the
voting. McLin's confession is said to cover
all transactions before the State Canvass
Board. These confessions were 10 the
hands of the present Secretary of State,
Bloxham, and have been forwarded tc
W Washiugton. After Dennis made hi.
confession eleven indictments against hiu
for fraud 10 Alchua and Levy counties
we're nolIe pressed. McLin, it is said, wa.
rewarded, but how it is not shown.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
WEST vTRGINrA

WHEELING, April 24.-Heavy storm
of wind and raio passed over this. section
this A. NJ; heavy hail accompanied il
One end Of Belliare Goblet works was
blown in. Quite number of men were
slightly and several seriously iniured
Two of them have since died. "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24

"A linen collar left by transient guest
at the Harper House, bears the following
inscription: David Straussbergoerhoeff.
oerheimerstein. Is it any wonder he left
it2
The third annual assembly of the
Sabbath school assembly of the northwest
commences at Clear Lake. Iowa, August
l4th and closes Aug Goth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
LOUISIANA.

New ORLEANS, April "a, - lnvestiga-
tions of log cases was commenced at lake
Charles this morning by the U. s. officials;
all charges against all government officers
will be heard; satisfaction with this deci-
sion is expressed on all sides.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
New York Market.
NEW YORK, April "a
FINANCIAL.

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat Shade frmer; No 9 northwest 25 May
Gorn-Quiet; 54055k.
Oats-Steady and unchanged.
Pork-Heavy.
Lard-Steady; 25.
WhiskY-1 OF.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
st. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS, April "a.
Wheat-Higher; No 8 fall / IA cash; 14A91 !.
May; No do 0S cash.
Corn-Better; 37A cash 3Sk bid May.
Oats-26 bid cash; s6H May.
Rye-60
Whisky-1 03.
Pork-9 Is cash; bid April.
Lard-Nonffnal; COS.
LIVE STOCK.
HOgs-Lower; light 3 1908 %; packing 1905
90; receipts $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO, April 24.-The Chicago &
Southern railroad, which is only opening to
this city for the Grand Trunk railroad, was
bought this morning in the United States
court by Henry A. Rust, IN the interest of
the latter corporations; price $l55, 600
DIR. G. V. Dyer. an old resident, died
this morning of paralysis, aged II. He
was noted abolitionist and great friend
of President Lincoln. who appointed him
judge of the international court for the
suppression of the slave trade, which con-
vened during Lincoln's administration al
Leona.
The Opera company building and the
Offices of the Western Union Telegraph
Com pany are tastefully draped in mourn,
ing ont of respect to the late President
VIM. Orton, and genuine sorrow is mani
tested on all sides by the telegraphers
who feel that in him they have lost warm
friend and benefactor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
Weather Probabtlities

WASHINGTON, April a. Indications
for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys; rising barometer, northwesterly
to northeasterly winds, clear or partly
cloudy weather, occasional rains followed
by stationary temperature.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression q
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oVeF.vsoFk,
lndeseretions or excesses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured BY
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. zs
1t tones up and invigorates the system,
dispeIs the gloom and despondency, ,lmparts
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, S1O0 per
single vial, or $5. 90 per package of five yiais
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS'
MOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, MY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
CONGR e 8 SO n AL
SENATE.

n
WASHINGTON, April 24.-Morrill, from
the committee on finance, reported ad-
versely the Senate bill to encourage and
protect shipping interest and to revive
American commerce.; he stated the bills
should have originated in the House,
therefore he moved the committee be
discharged from its further consideration;
so ordered.
Eustis, of Louisiana, introduced bill to
provide for ocean maisteamship service
between the United States and Brazil.
Referred.
After the morning business the Senate
resumed consideration of bills on the
calendar not objected to, and number
were passed.
HOUSE
A Resolution to begin sessions at II
O o'clock on and after Monday next, was
adopted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

New MARKET. N. H.. April 23.-The
Lafayette Halls nut and bolt factory has
been burned; loss $4,000; insurance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
NEW YORK.

New YORK, April 24.-The Erie rail-
road has been sold to Ex-Governor Z. ID.
Morgan for $6,O00.0OO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. April "a
Wheat-Stronger; II cash; / 09S June.
Corn-Firmer; 41 cash; AIN bid May; 4l5s June
Oats-Firm; shade higher; 26l cash; 265s May.
Rye-59H.
Barley-47.
Pork-Stronger; 8 IS cash; 8 S7i June.
Lard-Stronger; s7h cash; z 02I June.
Alcohol 30.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Reoeipts 1900; quiet and tame: light TO
packers 3O@3 95; mixed heavy 20G3 30; ship
ping 45G3 go.
Cattle-Dull and weak: receipts 4,1O0; good to
choice 10Q475; medium 6594 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
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
win cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send q self-addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T INmAN' Station d, Billie Ronse
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
wEsTErs UNION RAILROAD.

WESTERLY UNION RAILROAD.
FOR RACINE d MILWAUKEE.
LEAVE ARRIvB
DAY Express and Nal .e:05 An 900 An
eht Express. ..I0:15Ph $50 Pm
The night express leaving Rock leland every
Sunday night at 0:15 connects with the train arri
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland TO Chicago. Through tickets only good Oh
this tam.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
To-DAYS' ADVERTISEMENTS.
Dissolution Notice.

D1DOU1U UI1Uu NUG1C6s
THE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE EX-
! listing between thinner & Stegeman in the Mer-
chant Tailoring business, this day dissolved By
mutual consent j. B. thinner carrying on tbs
business at the old stand, opposite Union SQUARE
All bills due the old firm are to be paid TO j. B
thinner, who will also pay all accounts due by tn,
firm. j. b. ZIMMER,
HENRY STEGMAN
Rock Island, Ills, April "a, 1s7s.-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24

Milwaukee Market.
MILWAUKEE,. April "a
Wheat-Advanced sole: noon board closing
firm; for hard Is; No l. / IN; No2, l 1875 cash
l24 May; 111s June; No 8, l OK.
Corn-Firmer; Al.
Osts-FIrm; 26A.
Rye 59H.
Barley-5Th.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24
RocE ISLAND 3 rEosiA RAIIwA..

SHORTEST ROUTE TO TIE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Thro'h F'ht 30 q. IN. Galva Ac. $50 q, m.
Nail & E1. 1.50 p. u. Mail & Ex. 1:15 p. m.
Galva Ac. $50 D. m. Thro'h F'ht 4:45 p. n.
The 1:50 p N train makes close connection at
Gslva with c Q for points west; arriving at
Gaesburg at 500 p m; at Burlington 7:l5 p m; al
Keokuk 9:25 p m; and at Quincy $40 p m; also
making close connection at Peor with & w
and T & w roads for all points east and south.
EocK ISLAND q MERCER co., z. 3.
Leave Rock Island at 900 m. and $3.50 p. m. Ar
irving at Gable at II 10 q. m, and 600 p. m.
leave Cable at $50 g. m. and 12:45 p. m. Arriving
at Rock Island at $40 q. m, and 100 p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24

ST. LOUIS 3 socz ISLAND n.R.
COME SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
Ats 90 a. NJ. and 6 AS p. m. daily,
ARRIVE PROM ST. LOUIS
At 10 :0o q m. daily, and 9:40 p. m.
STERLING TRAINS LEAVE
ct 4.30 p. m.
ARRIVE FROM STERLING
Al 1O.4n s. m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24

Extracts from letters received.
RHEUMATISM-Sone six months could not
walk without the help of q crutch; tried phYsl-
clans and many kinds of advertised cures without
benefit. Six bottles of Fenton's Matchless Syrup
cured me. CAPT GEO HAND.
SALT RHEUM- Eight bottles made perfect and
permanent cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-24

SALT RHEUM eighteen years; used all the no
ted humor without effect six bottles Fenton's
Matchless Sarsaparilla cured me; it lie dead sure
cure &c Coon, Buffalo, N Y,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-21
silk Culture in the South.

We had a call yesterday, says the
Nashville american, from S. LOwery,
colored man, formerly a resident of
Nashville, but now living near Hunts
vile. Lowery, for the past three or
four years, with his family, has been
engaged in silk culture, and will this
spring have two acres laid out in the
production of the white mulberry, the
food for his silk-worms. About three
years ago Lowery received his first lot
of eggs from an Englishman living in
Nashville He and his family devoted
their attention to the study of silk cul-
ture, and in a year or two, with praeti-
cal experience, began to succeed in the
undertaking. The enterprise has sue
ceeded so well that Lowery, with the
countenance of leading citizens of North
Alabama, has determined to establish an
academy for both sexes, their moral and
intellectual advancement to be attended
to, while the culture of silk will be
leading feature of the institution. Low
cry estimates the profit per acre at $50
to $500; with continuous in
crease as they become more
experienced. At present he has a
room set aside for the worms, which he
keeps in small paper boxes. These
hatch out regularly on the 10th OF April,
and after feeding forty days, proceed to |
go into ehrysalis, and after three days.
Spinning the cocoon is ready. Lowery
has with him several samples, consist
ing of the silk in the different stages.
The cocoon is of the shape and about /
the size of peacan nut, yellow in color. (
After soaking in hot water, the raw silk |
readily winds off in single strand. He
had some Of the silk that had been card |
ed and spun by an ordinary spinning |
wheel In a week or so be leaves for !
the North, where he will visit Washing
ton, Philadelphia, New York and Bos-
ton, with the object of securing an en- |
dowment fund for his proposed acad- |
envy. He also proposes to establish a !
paper, the Southern Freeman, when be |
returns home, three or four months
from now.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-21
Maids Moods and Changes.

15 Anxious for coming out, and the
attentions of the other sex.
10. Begins to have some idea of the
tender passion.
Il. Talks of love in cottage, and dis
interested affections.
49, Fancies herself in love with some
handsome man who has fattered her.
49, Is a little more diffident on account
Of being noticed.
20. Commences being fashionable.
81 Still more confident in her own
attractions, and expects brilliant es-
adjustment
%. Refuses a good offer because he is
not a man of fashion.
%. Flirts with every young man she
meets.
"a Wonders she is not married.
%. Rather more circumspect in her
conduct
%. Begins to think a large fortune
not suite 50 indispensable.
p. Prefers the company of rational
men to flirting.
%. Wishes to be married in a quiet
way; with comfortable income.
20. Almost despairs of entering the
married state.
30 Rather fearful of being called an
I" Old Maid"
81 An additional love of dress.
%. Processes to dislike balls, finds it
difficult to get good partners.
50. Wonders how men can leave the
society of sensible wOmen-tO flirt with
chits.
81 Affects good humorin her CONVEX
sation with men.
30. Jealous of the praise of women.
SO. Quarrels with her friend who is
lately married.
81. Thinks herself sighted in society.
SO. Likes to talk of her acquaintance
who are married unfortunately.
80. Ill nature increases.
40. Very meddling and officious.
A. If rich, as derHter resort, |
makes love to a young man without
fortune.
AZ; Not succeeding, rails against all
43. Partially for cards and scandle |
commences.
A. Severe against the manners of the
age.
45. Strong prediction for a clergy
man.
46. Enraged at his desertion.
AZ. Becomes Responding and takes to
tea. E
48. Turns all sensibility to cats and
dogs.
40. Adopts a dependent relative to
attend upon her feline and canine
nursery.
So Becomes disguised with the
world, and vents all her i'll humOr on
Ter unfortunate relative.-SGR antonio
EGpreSS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-21
Foreign Notes.

King Humbert of Italy is to settle
his fathers debts, &c, 000,0O lire, out of
his own means. He will sell Castle
PorzianO, vast hunting estate, bought
by the nation as a present to Victor
Emanuel.
"A folklore society has just been
formed in Englan@fo for the purpose of
preserving the fast-fading relics OF pop
ular fictiOns and traditions, legendary
ballads, local proverbial sayings, super
stitions, and old customs. The new So
ciety will gather together the folklore
articles scattered through English litera-
ture, and such communications on the
same subject as may be forwarded di-
rect TO the society, and it will print such
accounts of the folklore of the colonies
and also of other countries as may serve
to illustrate and explain that Of England.
The Oldest Duke in Britain is his
Grace Of Portland, aged rs; the young
est is the Duke of Montrose, who is 20
The oldest Earl is the Irish Earl of Kill
morey, aged 80; the youngest is the Earl
of Hopetown, aged Is. The oldest
Marquis is the Marquis of Donegal, aged
81; the youngest is Marquis Camden,
aged 8. The Oldest BarOnet is Sir Rich
ard John Griffith, who is "a; and the
youngest is Sir Thomas Lewis Hughes
Neaye, who is 4.
Its rumored from St. Petersburg that
the Gar is seriously indisposed-weak,
and so thin that he sits on pillows and
soft cushions to prevent the bones from
coming through the skin. He is de-
pressed, too, with a presentiment of his
approaching death. No Romanoff has
lived beyond sixty, and he will be sixty
in April When his sister died, some
two years ago, she reminded him of
this, and told him he must be prepared /
to 90 before he was sixty. They say her
words made great impression upon
him then, and-how that he is not well
they continually recur to him.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-21
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Personal and Literary.

Prof. Huxley is tall, strong, grace
fully built and dresses elegantly.
The London Times awards high
praise to Louise Chandler Moulton's
new book of poems.
Mr.. Tennyson's youngest son, Lii
onel, is to he married at Westminster
Abbey, during the first week in March,
to daughter of the poet Frederick
Locker.
The library of the late Henry d.
Gilpin, who was Attorney-General of
the United States under Van Buren's
administration, is being sold by auction
at Philadelphia.
The London Nature in noticing the
death of the late Professor Kirkland, of
Cleveland, speaks of him as one of the
oldest, best known and most useful of
American naturalists.
Olive Logan writes to the Cincin-
natl Enquirer that Mr.. James Gordon
Bennett is now reported to be engaged
to a brilliant French Countess, of old
family and large possessions.
-Ex-United States Senator Truman
Smith, of Connecticut, now sc years
old, retains all his mental vigor, and
argued an important case in court at
Roxbury, Connecticut, recently.
Miss Georgina F. Jackson is an En-
glish lady who has done such good
work as philologist that the Queen
has given her from the Royal Literary
Fund a pleasant acknowledgement Of
$500.
Boston has done fitting honor to
the memory of Hawthorne, by giving
his name to a new and very elegant hall
for lectures, which has just been erected
in Park Street, on the site of the old DR..
Warren mansion.
Alex. H. Stephens will write an
article for the InternatiOnaJ ReUiew, de-
claring unfounded Gen. Dick Taylor's
assertion that Gen. Joe. JOhnston's
movements in 1862 were checkmated by
certain politicians in Richmond, Of
which the Confederate Vice-President
was the leader.
"A Portuguese grammar published
in Paris few years ago ended with the
following curious remark: $50 then
what the little book who for his correc-
ton and her soundness will be of great
est much useful to the studisome youth,
both Portugal and English, at which we
dedicate him particular"
-Thirty-odd years ago a child was
born in a Welsh poOr-house. A few
days ago the cbarity-bOy, since the hero
of many strange adventures and vicissi-
tudes, dined with the Prince of Wales
and received an ovation from the Royal
Geographical Society. Was there ever
any wilder romance than the life of
Stanley?
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-21

THE EUROPEAN PROBLEM.
Serious Complications Arising Out of the
Late War.

Serious Complications Arising Out of the
Late War.
Buyuk-Chekmejeh and Kujuk- Chckme-
jeh, which form the limits of the neutral
zone between the Russians and Constanti-
nople, are two inlets on the south side Of the
Thracian peninsula, distant and u miles
respectively from the Turkish capital. The
forts occupied by the Russians are on the
celebrated Boulair lines, between Tchatald-
ga, village Is miles from ConstantinOple,
and the coast. The whole movement is not
unlike that Of the Germans in occupying the
forts about Paris on the conclusion Of peace
preliminaries in February, 1871.
II is stated that the Russians have captur-
ed 120, 600 men, including 30 Pashas and /, 600
cannon, during the war.
The four British iron-cads comprising the
Channel Squadron, were directed by tele-
graph to proceed Immediately to Gibraltar
for orders on its becoming known that Vice
Admiral Horribly had been refused permits
sion TO enter the Daadanelles.
The Admiralty have purchased two iron
clads, now in the London Docks, which were
built for Turkey, but were prevented from
leaving by the Governments neutrality pro-
clamation.
An Athens dispatch says all the regular
troops which crossed the frontier have re-
turned TO Greek territory. Irregulars con-
time to enter Thessaly to keep alive the in
surrection.
Russia's reply to England's note, request
ing an explanation as to the advance Of the
Russian army upon Constantinople, states
in effect that the military line of demarea-
ton, traced previously to the armistice, has
been agreed upon between Russian and
Turkish authorities, and is question which
exclusively concerns the belligerents.
The British fleet under Admiral Hornby,
on the 18th, passed through the DardaneUes
and came to anchor in the Sea Of Marmora.
Turkey took no action beyond making
formal protest.
The British fleet which passed through
the Dsrdanelles consists Of six ships. Adj
miral HOrnby's orders were TO enter the
straits, with or without leave, and to make
arrangements 10 secure his rear. The ships
were prepared for action. Two iron-clads
were left at Gallipoli, to protect the outlet,
and the other four are stationed at Princess
Islands.
The French Government has declined the
invitation of England TO send a fleet TO Con-
stantinople. The French Journals declare
that it is too late for England TO act. Ger
man papers think that Bismarck viii counsel
peace and act as arbitrator. The Vienna
journals maintain that Russia has broken
her word, and that Austro- Hungary viii be
10 march 10 war with England,
in order to force Russia to be faithful to
her promises and return to her former pro-
gramme.
A COnstantinople correspondent tele- /
graphs on the 10th that the Russian forces
ire so disposed, that at the. least hostile |
on the part Of England, the Rus !
tisns will not only enter Constantin0ple, but |
axe possession Of the forts commanding the 1
and Dardaneiles, thus cutting of /
he communications of the English feet. The /
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-21

British Government apparently understands
the peril OF the situation, and Lord Derby
has informed the Russian Ambassador that
any movement OF Russian troops toward
Gallipoli would be considered as menacing
the safety Of the British fleet, and that most
disastrous consequences might follow. The
possession Of the Turkish iron clads is like
" ts be the prize for which each Govern
ment will first strike in the event Of hostil-
titles.
London dispatches Of the 18th state that
all the Powers, including Russia, have
agreed to a Congress at Baden Baden. The
British fleet has been withdrawn to Mouda-
MIA Bay, 40 miles from Constantinople. The
Russians will not occupy Gallipoli. The in
surrection in Thessaly continues, and hos
tilities are breaking out in all districts Of
Crete.
Dispatches OF the 18th state that the Rus
sian troops have been ordered not to cross
the line of demarcatiOn fixed by the armis-
tice. A Paris dispatch says it is understood
that Russia has issued a circular informing
the Powers that she has renOunced the oe-
cupation Of COnstantinOple at the request
of Emperor William. Lord Derby stated
in the House Of Lords that the movement Of
the British fleet to Moudania Bay was not
due t. any negotiations, and that no progress
had been made in the matter of the assem-
bling of the Conference.