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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-18

Ported BgEr.-.Round of beef, fresh.
salt, sage. pepper and allspice, butter
Boil the beef well, aud cut VERY fine. az
fine rs for mince pies season with tho
spices melt butter enough to knead it
well together pack it closely in bowls,
and pour melted butter over it. 1t will
keep week in cool weather, and il very
nice for travelling, picnics, and garden
parties,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-18

Cons PUDDING.-Take eighteen ears
Of sweet corn, cut down lengthwise and
scrape from the cobs about pint OF
milk, and three eggs put in sugar aud
salt 10 the taste. Bake it 3 hours slowly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-18

DRor SrosGE CAKEs.-Ilalf pound
of powdered sugar, quarter pound OF
-four, Sour eggs, one lemon. Mix the
sugar and yolks well together, add the
flour, then the juice of tho lemon, and
half the grated rind, then add little
ut u time, the whites of the. eggs beaten
% a froth; drop on buttercd paper, not,
too near together try ne.and ii il runs
beat the mixture we'll. and add very
little flour the oven should be very hot
and the cakes u delicious yellow brown.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
CRIMINAL.

MILWAUKEE, Aug 26.-The prelimin-
arg. examination OF the alleged counter-
ielters, Mr.. and Mrs Earle and Mrs. Hen
dersoD, was concluded to-day, after which
the prisoners were bound over fer
trial. In the case of Mrs Earle bail was
hXed at 5000 aud that Of the other two at
81. 500.
MINIATURES. Wis, Aug, &c. j. h.
Shortle, superintendent of the Baraboo,
Wis, wooden mills. arrived here yesterday
10 search of bis relative, Miss Katie Fogel,
bright girl OF Is, who disappeared from
her mothers honse ID Beaver Dam. June
3. Believing the girl has been abducted,
search was immediately began and still
continues. One clue let through the states
OF Iowa, Nebraska ard Ohio to Illinois, but
the girl always seemed to be about two
weeks ahead OF him. She was finally
tracedEto Chicago. When last seen she
was apparently alone, and in response to
Inquiries said she lived In Wisconsin and
was enroute to Milwaukee, but would
make 40 further statement. A thorouRe
search of Chicago and Milwaukee has beer
made, but without obtaining any further
clue. Kate is described as a girl abou
four feet nine inches high, weighing abou
eighty pounds round face, blue gray eyes
clustering brown hair. On the left side o
the nose is small brown mole, which cal
be easily seen. Her disappearance is es
pecialiy mysterious from the fact that he
parents are only comfortably situated
unable to pay heavy reward, and tha
she is apparently travelling alone. ATTIC
seven weeks persistent search Mr.. Shor
tie is as much in tho daik as when be be
| gan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
YELLOW FEVER

MEMPHIS. Aug. 26.-Nine new cases of
fever, five white aud four colored, were
reported to the Board Of Health this
morning. Six deaths of fever have been
reported since last night,
Twenty -nlne cases in all were reported
to the Board of Health to-day, thirteen Of
whom are colored. Among the whites
reported this afternoon are John p. Hoff
man, member of the irm Of Mitchell Il
Hoffman, furniture dealers, ". +. Olt-
man, Sophia and Jennie Volkenberg and
Mrs. j, Il, Egnew. One additional death
occurred. Dennis Norton, at the city hos
pitaL DIR g. d. Bradford, inspecting
officer Of the State Board Of Health, who
was sent 10 Whites Station, Tenu, re
turned to-day. He reports having isolated
the case of fever found there which was
traced to infection from this city.
At conference to-day between Hon.
John Johnson, Superintendent of Quar-
antine, and representatives of the col
ored churches, it was agreed that hence
forth all places of worship would be kept
closed
The Thermometer ranged to-day be-
tween Ga and 81 degrees.
The differences that existed between the
proprietor of the Ledger and the Typogra
phical Union have been amicably settled
The union printers returned to work,
| DR.. w Ross, Past Assistant Surgeon
U. S. N, who volunteered for service il
the yellow fever district and ordered b,
Secretary of the Navy to the Nationa
Board of Health, and by them assigned Il
duty in Memphis by Dr. r. W, Mitchell
arrived tonight
ST. Louis, Aug. 26.-Two more milC
cases of yellow fever was sent to quarau
tine hospital to-day -Thos. Reddington
from Memphis. and Wm, Mallory, stewart
Of the steamer John Mean.
GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. 26.-Governo
this evening telegraphed the Galvesto
Board of health to allow the steamshi
Colorado to enter that port and discharg
Der cargo. The vessel has been outsid
eight days awaiting the Governors dec
sion, aud has on board twenty-five passer
gers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
FIRES.

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 26.-R Fl. Whit
locks tobacco box manufactory. Eigh-
teenth and Carey streets. was burned
to day, together with the large brick
tobacco factory of Turpin & Bro. and
the adjoining box factory on the east A
row of frame houses on the south side of
Carey street suffered some also. The
brick tobacco factory of jackson, Turpin
4 Co., Eighteenth street, west of the box
factory buildings of Turpin 4 Bro. des-
troyed. was the we'll known Castle Thun-
der of the war and used as a prison for
Federal aud Confederate prisoners. Total
loss estimated at 800, 900; insurance $751;
600
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Legal Blanks, ofall kinds for sale at
TgE A RaUs OFFICE

Persons visiting or leaving New York
City for business or pleasure. or to visit
Niagara, Saratoga, the White Noun
tains, West Point, Garrison s, Brighton, or
Manhattan Beach, Long Branch, or other
summer resorts, will find the GRAND
UNION HOTEL, opposite the Grand
Central Depot, one OF the best and most
convenient Hotels in New York City
to stop at, being situated just opposite the
Grand Central Depo you save your bag
gage. expresssge and carriage hire; it is
frs; class in all it's appointments. and kept
on the European plan. affording guests
the privilege of paying only foI what they
get; its $50 elegantly furnished rooms are
reduced to only one dollar and upwards
per day, The Restaurants. Lunch au6
Wine Rooms are supplied with the best
You can live better With less money at The
| GRAND UNION HoTFL than at any Other
| frst-class R0tel in the city Il is unde
the management of Wm D. Garrison
who studies TO make guests fully at homi
and fully merits the large patronage
receives.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
POLITICAL.

New ORLEANS, Aug, 26. The Repub-
lican State Central Committee mas re-
solved to call convention at New Orleans.
Oct 20. A resolution endorsing Grant
for the Presidency provoked lively dis
cussion and was Withdrawn.
New York, Aug. 26..-The National
Greenback labor party met tonight and
adopted resolutions coDgratulatory of the
workingmen of California on their victory
and.denouDcing DeYoung as an assassin
in the interest of thieving capitalist rings
and approving of the San Francisco work
ingmen's resolve TO administer to hin
speedy justice. Col. J. W. Gibbons
moved, and the motion was lost, to striki
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Important information.

Macalister Cough Mixture now being
generally introduced through the western
country is meeting with good sale aud is
giving better satisfaction than any other
remedy in the market.
1t is boon to sufferers from Consump-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis &C., and a single
teaspoonful taken in time will prevent a
fresh cold'' from developing into some
thing worse.
Ii is also valuable remedy for whoop-
ing cough and Groups in children. Fol-
sale in Rock IsIaud by John Bengston
Druggist. 72d
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Special Tnvitgrion,

Call at our Drug Store and get a trial
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
free of charge, if you are suffering with
a Cough. Cold. Asthma, Bronchitis.
Hay Fever, Consumption, loss of voice
tickling in the throat or Lungs This
is the great remedy that is causing SO
much excitement by its many wonder
ful cures, curing thousands of hopeless
cases. Over one million bottles of DR.
Kings New Discovery have been used
within this last year, and have given
perfect salts action in every instance.
We can unhesitatingly say that this is
is really the only sure cure for throat
and lung affections. and can cheerfully
recommend it to all, Call and get 1
trial bottle free Of charge, or re sulal
size for 81 90
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
TELEGRA.PHIC.
TsEsgrapAsd toths ROekIsgand Arovs. |
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, Aug. 27.-Sir Rowland Hill,
died at half past four this morning, aged
81 years.
The Times says there was a small de-
mand for silver for India yesterday, and
large enquiry for the continent. About
100000 worth received from South Ameri.
ca, was sold.
The Oldham spinners declare for sys-
tematic emigration if reductions In wages
continue. and recommend limitation of
production for the pretent improvement of
trade.
CEILI.
Rio JANERIo, Aug. 27.-A dispatch
from Santiago, the capital Of Chill, July
3lst, says a serious revolution occurred in
that city in consequence of popular discon-
tent at the conduct of the war. The popu.
lace erected a barricade and shouted
death to the traitor ministry" Two per-
sons we're killed in the conflict with the
troops and several wounded. 1t is report
ed that the Gillian president has fed to
Vina del Mar.
GERMANY
LONDON, Aug. 27.-A Pesth dispatch
to the Standard reports that Prince Bis
marck will visit Count Andrassy at Vienna,
about the middle of September.
FRANCE.
LONDON, Aug. 27.-The Standards
Paris dispatch says, some French Catho-
lies and royalists, who are frightened by
the Ferry bill, have determined to emf
CRATE to the Island of Papua, where they
will found Catholic colony under direc-
tion'of Marquis de Roys This is tie ex-
pe3ition heretofore reported as about to
sail from Flushing under the American
flag.
LONDON, Aug. GA Paris dispatch
to the Times says, returns Indicate l3 OF
COUNCILS general are 10 favor Of, and q
opposed to Ferry.
EGYPT
| LONDON. Aug. 27.-An Alaxandrie
dispatch to the Times reports that Genera
Gordon has started for Masswoh in con
necton with the Abyssiunian question
which looks threatening. Gamad EldiI
the notorious Afghan intriguer, possessing
considerable endurance among the fana
teal elements, has been transported t
Djedah.
AUSTRIA
| VIENNA, Aug. 27.-The morning paper
state that au alliance will shortly be con
Icluded Germany and Austria.
| LONDON, Aug. 81 The Standard
Vienna correspondent teIegraphs tha
Count Andrassy has announced that afte
his retirements from Office, he will lead a
active parliamentary life.
The North German Gazette publiehe
intelligence from Vienna that Coun
Andrassy. has proposed Baron Haymerl
as his successor, aud that should tn
Emperor approve this choice, Herr Ka
lay will be appointed under secretary {
foreign affairs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
II Ew YORK

New YORK, Aug, 27.-An explosion of
the boiler of the tug Essex, early this
morning. wrecked the boat and killed
Leonard I. Fuller, fireman, and Joseph
Lanfay, the engineer.
President Jewett Of the New York.
Lake Erie & Western Railroad company,
sends here the following telegram regard
ing misrepresentation 10 financial circles
OF his testimony before the railroad com
mittee ofthe legislature at Saratoga, NY:
Il cannot Imagine how the impression was
made, as my statement was very distinct
that there was no doubt of the ability oil
the company to pay all its fixed charges
and that in time it would pay on its stock
| think the teeth are about taken out oI
the attack
(Signed) II. j. JEwETT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

Lithontriptic is the name given a medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of slI kidney diseases. 1t is not a
quack nostrum but reliable remedy.
youcded for by leading physicians all over
the country. Wherever known "Lithon-
triptic' is in general demand being consid-
cred the best remedy of its class 10 the
market. For sale by druggists. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
What Makes You Sick?

You have allowed your bowels to
become habitually costive, your liver
has became torpid. the same thing ails
your kidneys, and you are just used
up. Now be sensible. and get a pack
age of Kidney-Wort, take it faithfully
and soon you will forget you've got
any such organs, for you viii be well
man.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Success,

Continued success in any avocation
in life always depends on individual
application aud merit. n short-lived
excitement may be created by flaming
posters. long -winded advertisements.
and manufactured certificates; but. when
by trial an article is found to possess
ne real merits, then it quickly dies. Not
so with "Our Lightning Linlment,"
which has now been before the public
for a sufficient len2th to time to estab-
lish reputation possessed by few pro-
prietary articles, and when once used
"Our Lightning Lininaent" has invariably
made lasting friend. This prepara-
ton is made of those ingredients
which are most penetrating, so that it
will penetrate to the seat of the dis.
ease and by removing the cause render
cure an easy accomplishment, 1t is
not. a ''sure cure" for al the diseases TO
which flesh is heir, but for any any
affection, such as Neuralgia, Rheuma-
tism, acute or inhammatory -Sciatica
Lame or Weak Back, Swollen Joints,
| Sprains or Bruises, Collie, Cholera
Morbus, or any disease where external
or internal application will reach, Il
has no equal. Try it. Follow direc-
tions closely. and you will benefited.
Sold by all Druggists. Made by the
Hammell & Lewis Proprietary Co
Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
YELLOW FEVER.

Z MEMPHIS, Aug. 27.-Thrse new cases
were reported to the board of health this
morning. Six deaths have been reported
three of whom were colored, Among the
white are James Roosa, well known
wagon manufacturer who died six mile:
east of the city on Raleigh road. Tht
weather continues 10 grow warmer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
$500 Reward.

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys
aud Urinary Organs, and $500 will be
paid for case they will not cure or help
or for anything impure or injurious found
in them Hop Bitters. Test it. See
Truths" or Proverbs, another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Waather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27. 7.--Indications for
the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys: Warmer and partly cloudy
weather, possibly occasional rain, winds
mostly southeasterly, and stationary or
falling barometer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Old Meaford

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Mediord Rum from Daniel Lawrence &
Son, Boston. They keep onIy a strictly
pure article For sale by all first class
dealers inRock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sons genuine old
Medford,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
CuudurauC ,.

No use of having the chills, no use of
headache, ,or any of the Ills that come from
a disordered or Inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
new person. Try it aud be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Last NIGHTS Dispatches.
sPoRTINe.

BEDFORD BASIN. Ms. Aug. 26.-Owing
to the stiff breeze and rough water the
Ross Smith race has been postponed.
New YORK, Aug. 26.-Slosson. in
challenging Schaffer to play for the billiard
championship Of the world and $500 side,
stipulates that the game be played in New
York,
OTTAWA, Aug. 26 -Hanlon writes the
Mayor of this city that he cannot row
Riley at Ottawa this season, expecting to
row Courtney in the fall, but will row
Riley 10 Toronto Bay for any SUN he de-
sires. Hanlau will give au exhibition at
Ottawa, the terms 10 be agreed upon.
LONG BRANCH, N. j., Aug. 26.-The
Jersey st. Leger sweepstakes, mile and
6y Monitor, Report second, Harold third.
Time, 1851.
Criterio stakes. for two year olds, three
quarters Of a mile, George Lorillard's SEN
sation and Grenada first aud second.
Nacaroni third. Time, l:22.
EIbern handicap sweepstakes, all ages
two miles, was won by Danicheff, Gienmore,
the favorite, second, Loulanier. third.
Time, 3;5l3.
The Seaside stakes. mile and an eighth,
was won easily by Erastus Corning, the
lowest in the pools Virginian second,
Wayfarer third. Time, 2:lS1
The steeple chase was won by Redding.
C'rnet. the favorite, second, Dandy third
HARTFORD, Aug. 26. The track was a
trltie too heavy tor fast time. Glass 2:4O,
Mouse wun, Eta Jones second. Gloster,
Argonaut, Hector, Boston aud Gray Friar
following Time, 2:22! 2:22. 2:2Of,
2:2l4.
Glass 2:20, Driver won, Bonesetter Sc
cond, Noltaire third, Hambletonian Mann
brine fourth, Time. 2:254, 2:23s, 2:25,
2:224, 2:25.
CHICAGO, Aug. 26. Saturday evening
Bauer and Christol will wreetle a Greco
homan match at Hamlin's Theatre
Thomas Murphy, Of New York, will
wrestle the winner.
| ROCHESTER,, Aug % "A. T, Soule, of
this city, offers 5000 as a prize for a
single scuil race tor the championship of
the world, open to everybody, provided
Hanlon and Courtney will row.
! PROVIDENCE. Aug. 27.-Baso hall
Providence 8, Troys 6.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 26. Base bali
Buffalo 4. Cinninnatis 0.
CHICAGO, Aug. 26. Base -ball-Chica.
COS 6, Clevelands 8.
BosToN, Aug. 26.-Base ball-Bostont
| 10. Stars 5.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Skinny Men

and women are not admired Ladies and gents
lacking fiesh YivAcity, electric power vital brain
nerve force; men injured by mental strain, ply
sCal excesses abuse etc. aged persons to retain
former vigor all suffering fron nervous prostra-
ton, should use wells Health Renewer,n ~ remark
able In preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leAnness, sexual
debility, premature declIna etc 81 at Druggists
Depot, IS Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at BengstOh'R.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. August2T
Wheat-Firm and shade higher: No . red siI< :;
spring sS1a cash; s5A bid Sept; $685. bid Oct.
Corn-Weak aud lower; 321s Sept; 3as1 Oct
OAts-Weak; 21la cash; 21A sept; 2asa Oct.
Rye-4Sh.
Barley-i5.
Pork-Heavy and lower; o. cash; O2M bid
Sept; 8 e11zGD8 10 Oct.
Lard-Weak and lower; 52z>~ bid cash; 55 bic
oct.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts $4,000; quiet; weak and lower;
light 10G3 10; heavy packing 100s 50; heavy
shipping 3Ot63 IS.
Cattle-Quiet; receipts 5000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
brain & N erve

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness. Sexual
Debility, LOss OF Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indiscretions eXcesses, vices irregular
ites (often continued to more mature yeArs) cured
by Wells Health Renewer," greatest remedy on
Garth for Impotence, Prem tture Decline, Sperma-
torrhpa and all forms of debility. 81; six bottles
s., az Draggists, Advice free Depot, So Barclay
St, New York, and for Rock Island al Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Plain Talk.

A managing mother said to her
daughter Emma, before you 60 down
stairs to see Lord .Ormsby, remember
to use your SOZODONT. 1t makeyou
talk sweet. It's about time YOU under
stood what he means" She used il
and is now Lady Ormsby of Castle
Ormsby in England.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 27.-With the
exception of a vigorous attack on the
Chronicle and DeY oung, the Kalloch work
ingmens' meeting tonight was devoted to
general campaign topics, and alter adjourn
ment the audience dispersed quietly.
Reports of Kalloch's condition continue
to be favorable,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

out all reference to KaIloch and De Young,
and said DeYounR had done what any
man would do when scoundrel slandered
his aged mother. (Cheers and hisEes and
groans.l He believed in eulogizing De
Young for bis action.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
MICHIGAN,

DETROIT, Aug. 26-The large stave
factory owned by G. K Brandeu at Grand
Trunk Junction just outside of the limits
of this city, was destroyed by fire at mid
night last night. Loss, $4,000; insured
one half.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
MEDICAL.

Rvi,s great and thorough blood-pnrifytng proper
,,sy M ePercc's Golden Medical Discovery cures
ali HamOrs, from the worst scrof9la TO q common
IJiiotch PImpIe, or Eruption. Mercurial disease,
M,"cr1l Posons, and their effects, are eradicated,
nd yigorous health and sound constitution estab-
Satod FTvslpelna, BnIt-Fhcum, Fever Sores, Scnly
~ T3ougb skim in short all diseases caused by bad
blood arc conquered by this powerful, purifying, and
EsSeciallY has it manifested its potency in curing
1rsttcr Rose Rnsh, BoilA, Cnrbunelcas Sore Eyes,
scrofuious sores and sweIIingA White eweIltne%
CoItro or Thick Neck, and Enlarged Glnndas
n Won fcel dull drowsy, debilitated, have sallow
color OF skin, or yellowtsh-brown spots on Gace or
boiy freducnt headache or dizziness, bad taste In
mouth internal heat or chills alternated with hot
anshes low spirits and gloomy forebodingS Irregular
SnDetite and tongue coated, you are suffering from
Torpid Liver, or :. BIiOusnees" In many cases OF
SIiyer Complain" " only part Of these symptoms are
eInerIenced As n remedy for all such cases, DR..
Plercc's Golden Medical Discovery naS no equal as
IL elects perfect and radical cures.
In fhe cure OF BrOnchitiAS Severe Coughs, and the
carly stages OF Consumption 1t has astonshed the
medical faculty, and eminent physicians pronounce
ft the greatest medical discovery OF the age While
n cures the seycrest Coughs strengthens the system
and purlaes the blood. Sold by druggists
II y PIERCE, NJ. D., Pr0p'r, w World's Dispensary
and Inyalids' Hotel, Buffalo, n. \.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
MEDICAL
PEA SURE THING :

It never fails. Cure yourself for 81 Prof. Cha
pins Buchupaiba--a quick, complete cure for al
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free
Depot IS Barclay ST., New York, and for Rock ISL
and at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

Printing. Binding and Blank Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE. Nc
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

They don't need Spalding's Glue in
that castle. Everything is unbroken
there,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

The vacancy 10 the cabinet, consequent
upon the possible nomination aud election
of Atty Gen, Devens as governor of
Massachusetts, is already a subject of agi-
tation and discussion at Washington, aud
Pennsylvania, as usual, comes promptly
forward with a candidate in the person of
Wayne MacN eaRh Another candidate,
who is always on hand when there's an
empty seat 10 sight, is John f. Hart ranft,
the Philadelphia postmaster, hut be is al
most "too numerous to mep;ion.'