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AT SUMMER CITY
HALIFAX, Feb. 22.-:The fire yesterday at
Summer City. P. E. T., during dreadful storm,
burned number Of dwellings and stores.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 2l.-The execu-
ton of George Washington, the negro raw
isher of Francis Otte. little girl, took
place in the eastern suburbs of the city
fully 10000 persons were present; hunL-
reds 0! women as we'll as men Witnessing it.
The black cap was put around his neck at
Il 80, the rope at ll:40 and then after
Washington, who bad first promised his
body to the priests of the Catholic church,
announced to the sheriff his desire that it
DE given to certain physicians, he asked fol
bis father and mother. They failed to re
spond to the call oftheir names and at II AS
the drop fell, the rope breaking short OF
at the top. Many in the great crowd yelled
aud booted; Washington was picked III
aud, the rope being quickly adjusted,
another moose was made around his neck
At 1854 the drop was again sprung
Washington being unconscious from tn
first fall. At 1855 his pulse beat only 81 K
at IL 81 it had stopped entirely. He re
NAMED hanging until 1909 when he wa
cut down and the body given to the ply
sician. He died without a murmur anC
showed no feeling whatever,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
srRTK1UG MINERS

PITTsBURG, Feb. 20.-Considerable ex-
ctement and uneasiness exists at Browns
vile and other towns along the upper
Monongahela, owing TO recent outbreaks
aud threatened violence by sticking
coal miners have been shut down for some
time, the original cause of trouble being a
reduction in the price paid for digging.
Within few days past several of the mine
owners have attempted to start up at re.
men have became so violent that the new
men are afraid to go to work. The former
employees in some instances have taken
possession of the mines and threaten dire
vengence on anyone going to work. On
Tuesday night Sheriff Work, of Washing
ton county, assembled posse of deputies
at Beallsville, and at 10 o'clock P. II. he,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
ILLIN

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. In the senate to-
day the session was principally occupied
in consideration of Whites's resolution for
the appointment of committee to invest
tigate the charges of extortion on the
part of the Chicago stock yards. After
debate, the resolution. with several amend
ments, was referred to the Committee oD
Corporations.
The following resolution, offered by Mr..
Archer, was adopted.
ReS0Ived. That our Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress are hereby request
ed and instructed, by all proper means, and
| by their votes, to procure if possible such
appropriation of money by Congress as
shall be sufficient for the improvement
of the Mississippi river TO a capacity sufi
cient for ocean steamer navigation from
| St Louis to the Gulf of Mexico. and 9
ship canal from Chicago to the Mississippi
river by way of the Illinois and Michigan
canal.
A number of new bills and resolutions
we're introduced and referred.
Bills for consolidating the Supreme
| Court at Springfield, and to amend the
law in regard to the administration OF es
tates, were ordered to second reading.
In the House a number of new bili
were introduced. and others ordered to
second reading
Resolutions of coincidence to the family
aud friends OF the late Bishop Foley wer'
introduced by Mr.. Murray and adopted.
The special-order, the consideration Q
the drainage bill, were taken up, pendin
: consideration of which the House adjourn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
Fires.

SALEM, N. j., Feb. 2l.-Morris' oil
cloth works and six dwellings adjoining are
burned. Loss about $4,000; insurance
$23, 3,000
CoHoEs. n. Y, Feb. 2l.-The Atlantic
Knitting Mills are burned,
BLOOMINGTON, Ill, Feb. 2l.-A fire in
the west side of town, last night, destroyed
small frame building. Its owner, an
aged Irishmau, named Reddington. was
rescued by neignbors, almost unharmed,
but finding his wife had not escaped he
bravely dashed into the flames to rescue
her, but before he could be pulled out he
was burned so terribly that he died during
the night. The calcined remains of hi:
wife were subsequently taken from the
embers.
INpIANAPoLIs, Feb. 2l.-The Opera
House block at Columbus, Indiana, wa'
totally destroyed by fire last night. Los
estimated at $4,000; partly covered BY
| insurance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
ILTENOIS.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2l.-The funeral services
over the Right Reverend Bishop Foley,
late Catholic bishop OF this diocese, were
most impressive in their solemnity. The
cathedral of the Holy Name on the
north side was the scene Of the last rites
and was visited by nearly 10000 people.
Between the hours Of this morning and
this afternoon, including the mayor, city
officers and aldermen, bishops of all neigh
boring dioceses and other church dignator-
| les, who were present at the poutificate
high irequem. Bishop Hennessy, of Du-
buque, officiated throughout; the music
was Of grand order, peculiar to the burial
services of the church, Bishop Ryan. o.
St. Louis, one of the most eloquent o.
western bishops, delivered the sermon anC
the protracted services were closed by AZ
absolution from all the priests present. Al
who desired then took last look at tn
remains. The Pittsburg & FortW ayDe L
Z, Co. has fitted up one of its finest pas
sengar coaches to convey the remains viii
their escort TO Baltimore, and at thre'
o'clock the party will leave by special trail
oyer that road.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
Malarial Fever,

Malarial Fevers, constipation, torpidity
of the liver and kidneys, general debility,
nervousness aud neuralgia ailments yield
readily to this great disease conqueror, Hep
Bitters. 1t repairs the ravages of disease
by converting the food into rich blood, and
it gives new life and vigor to the aged and
infrm always. See other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
A CURE FOR ALL f!
| HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT

Possessed Of this REMEDY, Every Man may be
his own Doctor 1t may be rubbed into the
system, so as to reach any internal complaint;
by these means it cures Sores or Ulcers IN the
THROAT, STOMACH. LIVER, SPINE, or olher
parts. 1t is an Infallible Remedy for BAD LEdo,
BAD BREASTS, Contracted or Stiff Joints, GooI
RHEUMATISM and all Skin Diseases.
IMPORTANT CAUTION None are genuine unless
the signature OF j. HAYDocK, as agent for the
United states surrounds each box of the Pills ano
Ointment. Boxes at 25 cents, 81 cents, and 81 eacl
EBThere is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes. HOLLOWAY q Co., New YORK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
SPECIAL N TTCES.
CONSERVATIVES TAKE NOTICE

CONSERVATIVES TAKE NOTICE !
Every moment of delay makes your case more
hopeless, and much depends the judicious
choice Of a remedy. The amount OF testimony in
favor of DR.. schenck's Pumonic Syrup as a cure
for Consumption, far exceeds all that can be
brought to support the pretentions of any other
medicine. see DR.. Schenck's Almanac, containing
the certificates of many persons of the highest
respectability, who have been restored to health
after being pronounced incurable by physicians Of
acknowledged ability. Schenck's Pulmonic SyruI
alone has cured many, as these evidences will
show but the cure is often promoted by the en-
ploymcnt Of two other remedies which DR.. .Schencl
provides for the purpose. These additional rene
dies are schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrak,
Pills. By the timely use Of these medicines &C
cording to directions, DIR. Schenck certifcs tha
most any case of Consumption may be cured.
! DR.. schenck is professionally at his principa
office corner Sixth and Arch SITS Philadelphia
every Monday, where all letters for advice must b
addressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
with los men, mounted and heavily armed,

with los men, mounted and heavily armed,
marched on Brownsville. Arriving there
at o'clock Wednesday morning the sher-
if went to work arresting coal miners, in
many cases taking them out of bed, and a
large number of strikers were Jailed. In
addition to the l0S men from Bealsville,
l22 from California and Greenfield were
sworn in and joined the other party at
Brownsville. making the entire number of
deputy sheriffs $50. They are camped 'iu
Brownsville and West Brownsville, and
made many arrests to day. Many Of the
miners have fed to the mine where they
have enough provisions to withstand quite
a seige, and fears are felt that a bloody
outbreak may occurat any moment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
THE FRIEND OF ALL!
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.

These famous Pills PURIFY the BLOOD, and
act most Powerfully, yet Soothingy, on the
LIVER, STOMACH. KIDNEYS and BOWELS
giving TONE, ENERGY, and VIGOR 10 the
whole system. They wonderfully efica-
cious IL. all ailments Incidental to FEMALES
Young or old, and as u general FAMILY MED
ICINE, for the cure of most complaints they are
unequalled.
IMPORTANT CAUTION None are genuine unless
the signature of j. HAYDcCK, as agent for the
United Slates, surrounds each box oI RUS ano
Gntraent Boxes at IS cents, 62 cents and 81 each
cay-There is considerable saving by taking the
| larger sizes. HOLLOWAY q Co., Ne" AOrk'el
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

PARIS, Feb. 81. The radical municipal
ity of Lyons has voted Is, 900 francs for the
relief of the poor on the anniversary of the
republic of lS48, and St. Quen has voted
10000 francs toward the relief of the re
turning communists.
The Prince and Princess Hohenlohe were
received at the German Ambassy, yester
day. The company, which included all
shades OF politics, were present. Greyy,
Gambetta, Duke ID. Aumale, Representa-
tive Orleans, the Prince and Gen. Fleury
and other distinguished Bonapartists were
present.
A cipher telegram here says the Khe-
dive is displeased at the refusal of the cab
met to fulfill the engagement of the previ-
Gus ministry, and its failure to meet his
demands concerning the civil list. 1t has
melted disbanded officers against the min
listers and that the disturbance might lead
him to resuming personal rule.
| Paris had asnOwfall yesterday. The con-
tinental telegraph is interrupted and much
eastern news delayed.
GERMANY.
BERLIN, Feb, 2l.-Rates fixed in the
bill proposed by the minister of finance for
increased duty and tax on tobacco are seven
ty marks per hundred weight on imported,
and forty marks per hundred weight on
home grown tobacco. The present rates
are f9rty-two and seventy marks respec.
lively.
The powers have decided to refer the
Dobrudja boundary question to the am Das
sador at Constantinople. The Austrian
government, before asserting, insist thai
the decision of the majority must be final
t The Russian government agreed.
EGYPT
CAIRO, Feb 81. Tranquility is restored
aud the khedive's son. Mohamed Tew
firk, heir apparent to the throne, is expect
ed to succeed Nuba Pasha.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, Feb. 2I.-The Ameer of Af
ghanistan is said to be still in Afghan ter
ritory at Khulm or Tashkurgan, south o
. Oxus.
John Parry Singer and John Clark
English comedians, are dead.
' SIX inches of snow in London and vicin
Iity last night impedes traffic.
CAPETowN, Feb 2I.-The British stean
corvette, Bordicea, arrived with eigh
y cases of small pox on board
J. LONDON. Feb. 2l.-Jno. MaItby, mer
: chant of Mincing Lane, has failed; liabil
tiles, E58, 900; also Bartrum, Pretyman 1
: Mumford, merchants, liabilities unknown
q Also Samuel Rains, an auctioneer Of Man
u chester; liabilities $500 A. Dodsor
: wooden manufacturer. in Innerlither
Scotland; liabilities. 100000, and Brydor
wooden manufacturer at Selkirk, Scotland
R liabilities, ESQ, 900.
INDIA.
CALCUTTA, Feb. 2l.-Further INTEL
= gence from Mandalay states that grei
I CONSERVATION prevails in consequence
the royal murders The victims nun
D bcred eighty-six The details Of the ma
sacre are reported horrible. British il
reference is hoped for by the people
- prevent more bloodshed
DENMARK.
. COPENHAGEN, Feb. 2l.-A caucus of Il
radical members Folkething has determi
ed to reject the mot1n for the Prince
- Thyrias dowry. 4" dissolution of f
chamber is imminent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

When we are young We waste great
deal OF time imagining what we will dc
when we grow older, and when we are old
we waste an equal amount of time in lying
about what We did when we were young
IN telling about the cold winters and trouble
experienced in gaining our knowledge
Ol City Derrick.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
PENNSYLvANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2l.-The bark
Shooting Star, from Lisbon, bringing
Charles W. Angel, the defaultiug secre
tary of the Pullman Palace Car company,
moved up the river this morning. 1t is
expected that Angell will be 10 the custody
of the police before night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-The senate
committee on agriculture, Paddock as
chairman, to-day. examined Saml Brown
of Pittsburg and other witnesses with re-
gard to pleuro pneumonia 10 cattle. All
coucurred that the country is free from
this disease, and letters from Kentucky,
Ohio, Illinois, Texas and Nebraska showed
this fact on Long Islapd the disease being
SIAM ned ont
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-Senator- elect
Logan, of Illinois, was met at the depot
upon his arrival here this evening by a
large concourse of friends. who, amidst
great enthusiasm, escorted him to his
hotel, where speeches of welcome were
made, to which General Logan responded
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

The is a bar-room, not a thousand
miles from this place, that has posted up
in conspicuous places the following: Child
ren under 10 years of age will not be al
lowed to get DRINK on these premises un-
less accompanied by their parents. Blue
Ridge Ga. Echo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
CANADA

TORONTO, Ont, Feb. 2l.-Auotber cold
spell throug ghout ODtario; the thermom-
eter to-day varied from zero to 81 below.
MONTREAL, Feb, 2I.-Wm. McLarin q
Co. boot and shoe manufacturers, have
assigned; liabilities, $150,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
XIV CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. q. Senator V0Or-
bees introduced a bill authorizing the
secretary OF the treasury to reissue United
States legal tender notes now held Tor the
assumption of fractional! currency and
part Of such notes heretofore retired from
circulation under the act Of January l4th
t. aggregate to the amount 1T $26, ,S52. 200,
and to cxpond the same in the payment OF
such claims for arrears Of pension as may
be allowed under act Of January 25th
1879. Referred.
Senator Ingalls, from the committee OF
pensions reported an amendment to tht
bill making an opposition to pay the ar
rears of pensions. The provisions of tht
amendment are similar to those of the bill
introduced in the House to regulate the ad
justment of pension cases. The amend
ment also provides that applications 70
arrears of pensions must be fled Jauuar,
lst, 1880, after that time pension will com
mence from date of application. Refer
red.
A number of bills on the calendar wer
passed, among them the senate bill 4;
amend the reinstated statutes in relatio
to transport alton Of animals. The arm
appropriation bill was then taken up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, Feb 2l.-Indications for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys; during the rest of Friday, warmer
southeast to southwest winds. falling ba-
rometer, partly cloudy weather and areas
of snow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
a Colony for Georgia

GENEVA. Feb. 20.-A number of young
citizens of Zurich have started for Georgia,
where it is proposed to establish Swiss
colony under the auspices of the work
mems society. Others will follow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
TENNESSEE.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 2l.-knox Martin
the negro murderer of John Whittlmler
and wife, on the fifteen of last March. was
sentenced to be hanged. BY the DaYidsou
10. criminal court, March 2Sth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
NEW YORK.

New YORK, Feb. 2I.-The British
steamer Zanzibar, Captain Page, from this
port Jan. IIth, for Glasgow and not since
heard from, is regarded lost with all on
board.
The weekly statement of the associated
bank is issued from the clearing house to-
day, tomorrow being legal holiday. The
reserve decrease is 2,S63,S $50.
Ex-mayor W. Shirrel died to-day, age
10. He was the the builder of ia sea
going vessels.
The grand jury has recousidered the in
dictments against Paul Robinson, treasu-
rer of the Troy Il Boston r. r., for con-
spiracy to defraud the creditors OF the de-
funct Merchants & Mechanics bank and
has found bills against d. Thomas Vail.
Aaron Vail Jr. directors, and Francis
Sims. cashier of the bank for a like ofense
Indictments have beod found against Geo.
H. Cooper, chairman of board of super
visors for endeavoring to obtain an audit
Of a fraudulent claim.
| In the suit Of Gilien, against sthe Bur
lingtou & Missouri r. r. Company, to re-
covers f$ll4,000 damages for al alleged
breach of contract, the Jury awarded $658.
A motion by plaintiffs for new trial was
denied, but delay was given to propose ar
amendment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
New York Market.
NEW YoRK. Feb.
FINANCIAL.
COMMERCIAL.

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Spring steady: winter 1z01c lower; No
. red Feb l 1221.
Rye-Firm and unchanged.
Corn Without decided change; western mixed
42sl0469l. a
Barley-Qui9t- go
Oats Dull; mixed western 31H0S3 az
Pork--In buyers favor; 10 30. e
Iard-Dull: q 971a.
WhsRy-1 %.
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BANGOR. Feb. 2I.-An explosion at the
Katadine Iron Works killed John Walker
and Mathew Ryan.
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Notice.
Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, Feb. ist,

Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, Feb. ist, 1879.
THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND HEREBY IN
vites sealed bids for lighting ,eAtinguishing and
keeping in proper order, one hundred and thirty
four street lamps, more or less. with lights other
than by &oal Gas. Bids will be received
until the 3rd day of March, 1S79 at the City Clerks
Office. All bids will be opened aud read in open
council at the regular meeting of the council to be
held on said third day of March, 1879. And the
City Council will reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
JNO. L. REED,
City Clerk.
All city papers will iplease publish until the Srd
day OF March, 1879.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2l.-Eforts to pro.
ceed with the legislative appropriation bill
were autagonizsd by the advocates of the
morning hour who were finally successful
and the private bills were considered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

Legal Blanks, ofan kinds for sale at
TIE Argus OFFICE
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The Potter Investigation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-At session of
the Potter committee to-day, manager
Whiting, of the Western Union telegraph
company, said that within the last ninety
days there had been some kilograms with
drawn from his Office upon the order OF the
executive committee. and sent to New
York. He bad no idea what the motive
for Withdrawing them was. The kilograms
were from Mr.. Gibson, at New Orleans, to
Mr.. Williams, correspondent OF the n. Y.
Sun.
U, S. NJ Marshal Wharton, of New Or
leans, said he had some conversation with
Maddox during his stay 10 New Orleans
relative to position in the secret service
division, in the event of Maddox being ap-
pointed chief Of that bureau. de had
spoken to Maddox about his (Wharton' 81
coming to Washington. Witness was ex-
amined at length regarding the charge
that the party be commanded, that went
| to Ouchita parish, murdered number of
negroes, &c. He very emphatically de-
MED that any one was murdered by his
party, on the contrary, the men who did
the killing were driven out of the parish
by him and his friends.
General Butler read letter from wit
| ANoS " hohtOuJ " Dear MADDOX. Ii
SAID, write me and let me know how to
address you when you get to Washington,
1t you should be placed at the head Of
the secret service bureau, appoint me al
once and order me to New Orleans from
here Jacksonville, Miss } as in that way
the government will have to pay my ex.
penses. otherwise [ shall have to pay them
out of my own pocket. Write two letters
one to Packard, informing him the presi
dent waits Jack Wharton here at New
Orleans on important business, and tt
send him on Immediately. OF course yor
will tell no one of my appointment,
Witness continuing, said he had never
made any proposition TO any member o
the returning board that would lead hin
to entertain the idea that he (Wharton
wanted to buy him out. He was positive
if the board did its iduty Hayes and Pack
ard would surely be elected. He wa
alarmed, however, lest they would not d,
their duty.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
BUSINESS CARDS.
z. D. SWEENEY. WIN. JACKSON. CHAs. L. WALKER.
SWEENEY JACKSON & WALKER

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW
n Ofhce-Bengston's Block, Rock Island, Ill.
KENWoRTLY & BEARDSLEY
AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
ev lO-93d&wtf
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M. nj. CORBETT,

ATTORNEY At LAW, SOLICITOR IN CHAN
n Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and
Collects. Ofhce 2nd Avenue, 3rd ooor east OF
Bengston's Drug Store, Rock Island, HIS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
TEXAS!
FLORIDA!
new ORLEANS

Cheap Excursion Tickets sold
from ST. LOUIS by "IRoN Noun
TAIN ROUTE" To learn all about
it, call upon or address E. A.
FORD, General Passenger Agent,
ST. Louis, Mo.
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Established Oct. 1s, 1885,
MEDICAL.

~ 49, Z q IL, GglJ
SNS ia s. i, E<EA Ga 20 $50
rs g - & 3 e. y ssSgS ssSSgS
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CALCUTTA, Feb. 2l.-Further inteili-
geuce from Mandalay states that great
CONSERVATION prevails in consequence Of
the royal murders The victims mum
bcred eighty-six. The details of the mas
sacre are reported horrible. British in
reference is hoped for by the people tc
prevent more bloodshed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
To-Oav's Dispatches.
FRANCE.

PARIS, Feb. 81. The radical municipal
ity of Lyons has voted $4,000 francs for the
relief of the poor on the anniversary of the
republic of lS48, and St. Quen has voted
10000 francs toward the relief of the re
turning communists.