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tine. No action was taken in regard to the
Houston officers, arrested for stopping the
mails.
A genuine ease of fever was reported at
Bailey Station, Tenn, on the LIST.
Deputy United States Marshal Kirby died
at the New York Quarantine Hospital, of
yellow fever, on the LIST. he contracted the
disease while in charge of a schooner from
Port au Prince.
s. Louis quarantined against New Orleans
on the 1st.
| There was one death from fever on the list
at the st. Louis Quarantine Hospital, leaving
nine cases on hand, two of which were re-
ported convalescent.
On the I'd there were four deaths from
fever and % new eases at Memphis.
The New Orleans Board of Health states
officially that up to the 31st ult. there had
only been II deaths from yellow fever in that
city this year. They scout the idea that
there is any danger of an epidemic there this
season.
There were eight deaths from fever and
26 new cases at Memphis on the Sd. The
State Board of Health approved the plan of
quarantining the city by a mounted patrol
of 80 men, which was ordered to be put in
TO immediate execution. No ingress or
egress is to be permitted except upon special
passes.
The National Board of Health, on the Sd
issued an order declaring New Orleans an
infected port. All vessels leaving for Missis-
sippi River ports must be duly inspected I'M
der the National Quarantine law. One new
ease was reported. .........
st. Louis has started a relief fund for the
children of the late Gen. Hood. ExGOv.
Fletcher is Chairman of the Committee hay
ing the matter in charge.
On the 4th there were 10 deaths from fe-
yer and 81 new cases at Memphis. The
Howard Association announce that their
treasury is empty and make an appeal to the
people of the country for assistance.
In prompt response to the Memphis
Howard Associations appeal for aid came
a telegram from Jay Gould of New York,
contributing $1,000 to their funds and telling
them to 60 ahead with their noble work and
he would foot their bills if necessary. The
expenses of the Association are now about
$1,000 day and constantly increasing.
There were u deaths from fever and 10
new cases at Memphis on the 9Th.
Five seamen, from Haytien ports, were adj
mitted to the New York Yellow Fever Hos
pital on the 9Th.
For the week ending the 9th there were
152 cases of yellow fever at Memphis, IS of
which were white and "A colored. Total
number of cases to same date, 1,005. Deaths
for the week, 43; total number of deaths to
date, 212. The number of new cases re-
ported on the 9th was Il; deaths, 10. On
the eth, II new cases and eight deaths.
There were three new cases of yellow fever
developed at New Orleans on the 9th.
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THE YELLOW FEVER

There We're eight deaths from fever and 16
new cases at Memphis on the list. A thor
ough system of disinfection has been adopt
ed, every house in which the fever has ap-
peared being completely fumigated and
cleansed. The funds of the Towards being
exhausted, President Langstaff has gone
North to see about future supplies.
New Orleans on the LIST and two new cases
reported.
The Houston Quarantine difficulty was
terminated by the discharge on habeas cor
pus by Judge Jones of the parties arrested
for violation Of the local quarantine law, on
the ground that the Board of Health of
Houston had no authority to order quaran-
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-09-11

The most remarkable invention in this
or any other age is duly chronicled in
the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch 1t is
based upon the electrical properties of
the fur of eats. With battery of 12S
cats the inventor succeeded in general
ing current so strong that it instantly
pOlarized all the lightning arresters and
demagnetized all the switch-boards on
the way to Omaha. The operators all
along the line were terror-stricken. and
rushed from their offices. Eighteen
hundred and nine glass insulators were
broken and as many poles shattered as
If by lightning. A great deal more
damage would doubtless have resulted
if the copper rod over which the battery
was suspended had not suddenly be-
come red hot and burned the tails off
the cats and let them drop. When only
a moderately strong current of electrici-
ty is desired, it is obtained by densely
populating the small floor of the cage,
which is made of sheet copper, that be-
ing the best conductor. The electricity
thus generated charges the copper floor
of the cage, and as it can not pass off to
the ground through the glass insulators
it seeks its exit over the wires that are
connected by soldering to each end of
the copper plate. For generating a
powerful current, the cats are carefully
and securely tied tail to tail in pairs, and
by the loop thus formed they are sus-
pended from a heavy insulated copper
rod that passes longitudinally through
the cage, to the ends of which are at
tached the telegraph or telephone lines.
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school and Church.

bishop Peck is visiting the Metho-
DIST Churches in Minnesota and Dakota.
The Congregational Church. at
Dummerston, VT, achieved its cehten-
NAL August Is.
Rev. DIR. David Swing is talked of
Tor the pastorate of Unity Church, Chi
cago.
Bishop Quintard of Tennessee has
issued an appeal for contributions for
the relief OF Memphis. ,....sF
Mrs. Higginson, a sister of Prof.
AgaSsiz, has 20 kipdergartens under her
charge at Boston.
The New Hampshire Legislature
has passed an act taxing church pron-
erty=on all sums exceeding $4,000.
The Tennessee University of Knox
vile is about 70 have endowed a chair
OF Athletics and Gymnastics. ....,
The degree of ID. ID. has been con-
ferred upon So clergymen this summer
by the colleges of the country. fe..
According to the list in the Year
Book of Education for 1873, there are not
far from 1000 private educational insti-
buttons in the United States.
In every Italian school, public or
private, girls are taught to sew and en-
brOider, and as soon as they can TAXI
their dresses to school to make them
there. .f
Iowa has four Methodist Episcopal
Conference.-The Iowa, Upper Iowa,
Northwest iowa, and Des Moines. FYhev
embrace about 600 clergymen and nearly
100000 communicates.
Robert College, an American mis-
sionary institution in Constantinople,
has graduated alarge class. Ten young
men delivered orations in English,
French, Turkish, and Bulgarian Presi-
dent Washburne stated that, despite the
disturbed condition of the country the
past two or three years, the college had
a larger number of students than in pre-
viOus years. -f.+t
The final decision of the German
Government on the religious questions
at issue with the Vatican has been COM
municated to the latter. 1t Is that all
of the exiled clergy who ask, permission
will be allowed to return to Germany;
the May laws will he tacitly suspended,
provided the clergy obey the common
law; and all fresh nominations are to be
submitted to the Government. The
Pope is satisfied with these terms.
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The Towards Appeal for Aid.

MEMPHIS, Sept. 4.-The Howard As
ISOLATION of Memphis, after having battled
for the past two months with the dread de-
stroyer in their midst, find every dollar in
their treasury exhausted, with several hun
dred sick and cOnvalescents to be provided
for and large number of nurses to be paid.
We were hopeful in the beginning that, with
the funds then on hand at the outbreak of
the epidemic, we would be able to provide
and care for the sick that would be thrown
on our hands. But the fever has continued
to spread, and with two long months vet be-
fore us, there is no alternative but to appeal
to the charity Of the nation for substantial
aid. The generous people throughout the
Union will not fail to respond to this call for
help. We feel that we are performing a
sacred duty to the impoverished and dis
tressed people among whom our lot is cast.
The bounty of a common people was show
cred upon us in 1878, and TO those willing
givers we appeal. II help is not speedily
furnished we shall be compelled to abandon
the work we have been engaged in and leave
hundreds to suffer and die for want of a
Towards helping hand.
W. j. SMITH,
Acting President Howard Assn.
2. ROANE WARING, Secretary.
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The Sand Box Tree.

On the far side of the island est.
Thomas), says Mr. Moseley, saw sew
eral "sand box trees (Hura crepitanS) {.
The tree is one of the EuphOrbiacee,
allied to our spurges, and has poison
Gus, ir-ritant juice; but its most remark
able peculiarly is its fruit A number
of seed capsules, shaped like the quar-
tiers of an orange, are arranged together
side by side as in an orange, so as to
form globular fruit. When the fruit
has become quite ripe and dry, suddenly
all the capsules split up the back, open
ing with a strong spring, and the whole
fruit flies asunder, scattering its seeds
for a distance of several yards, and
making noise like the report OF pis-
toll" ...-....
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RESULT OF THE LATE ELECTION.

Returns from the recent election, received
up to the Sth, indicate that Perkins, Repub-
lican, is chosen Governor, together with the
entire Republican State ticket, with the pos
sible exception of the candidate for Chief
Justice. The estimated plurality for the Re-
publican ticket is from 1900 TO 10000.
kalloch, WOrkingmen's candidate, is elect
ed Mayor of San Francisco, together with
ticket.
The Republicans elect three of their Con-
gressmen, and possibly the fourth.
Legislature undetermined, but presump-
lively Republican.
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The California Election.

The California State election was held
on the Sd. The officers chosen We're a Gov
ernor and minor State officers, members of
the Legislature, and four Congressman. For
State officers there We're five tickets in the
field, as follows: Republican, Democratic,
New Constitution Party dubbed by Dennis
kearney the Honorable Bilks), Working
mems, and Prohibitionist. Voters were also
given the privilege of expressing their wills
as to the continuance or prohibition of Chi
nese immigration, by placing on their ballots
the words, "For Chinese Immigration or
Against Chimes immigration.
The vote Of California in recent elections
has been as follows:
Year. Office. Rep. Dem. Grbk. Ind.
lS76-President. ,269 76,464 A $50.
lsI5-GovernOr...... 81 ,522 81 500 -. 2O,752
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-09-11

A richly ornamCnted garter is one
of the regulation presents to a German
royal bride, and an illustrated German
paper depicts such an article given to
the Empress 80 years ago. fera.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-09-11

correspondent writing from that village
says; These strings are given ont tythe
1000, with corresponding number of
tags, and are paid for at the rate of -
to IL cents a thousand. Young children
tie with their mothers, and even old
men, and it is the great source for pin
money in the community.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-09-11

The expenditure of the London
School Board this year is estimated at
sS,OO0,O GOO, involving a rate of 5 1-2 on
the pound sterling. 'iH
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I#tT HAIIlL
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-09-11

For Representatives in Congress the vote
at the election in 1876 was as follows:
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Personal and Literary.

Mark Twain has returned from En-
rome
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Feline Electricity.

Acting President Howard Assn.
2. ROANE WARING, Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-04
a. o. q. W.
Grand lodge at Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 4.--The fourth
annual session of the grand lodge OF
Ancient Order United Workmen convened
this morning, with about two hundred
dele gates and representatives in atten-
dance. The grand lodge bad public;
reception, aud will be in session several
days.
The grand lodge degree was conferred
upou a number of representatives and
P. NJ. W. S; after which the grand
masters report was presented and referred
70 committees. The report of the grand
receiver was presented and referred, alst
the grand recorders. They show the tota
number of lodges to be- 1877; death losses
I6 The beneficiary fund distributed
S31 ONO: other expenses including th'
amount refunded to lodges, is $2,46l 50
There is in the treasury to the e credit Q
the beneficiary fund $3,922. IS; to th'
credit OF the general fund $3,55S.Zo'
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Blodgett Investigation.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-The defense in the
Blodgett investigation called General
Leake, who testified he had never heard
of the conference between Hessing and
Blodgett as testified by the former, or of
any payment by Hessing to Florshelm and
others. He believed Hessing had. in
good faith, turned over everything to his
creditors. and that the execution could
not raise anything.
Washington Hessing and others, testi-
iad as to the value of the stock of the
Stats Zeitung Co.; that the indebted
ness of the company 10 1874 was $4,000
Adolph Kretzinger testified that in 1875
Hesslng took an oath that the stock was
not worth over Is cents on the dollar
VIM. B. Bradford corroborated Kretzinger
Mr. Bond testified that Raster recently
| told him the stock was we'll disposed oi
for Is cents on the dollar. VIM. Fl. Kine
testified he believed Judge Blodgett was
disinclined to appoint Woke assignee or
account of Hessing's solicitation that ht
be appointed.
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ILLIN oIS.
State Finanoes-Fhe Legislature.

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 3.-The statement
of the State Treasurer for the month Of
January is as follows; Receipts-ReVenue
fund, $l,l72; school fund, 81, 748 68; mil
itary fund, 1866 IS; local bond fund,
$646 AZ. Total $3,s33 SO. Disbursements
Revenue fund, S23,640 IS; school fund,
$2,05l 60, military fund, S7,425 ID; ILL
nois Central railroad fund, $l09,236 20;
local bond fund, $279,992 q. Total,
$434 807 92.
The house committee on judiciary. to-
day reported as substitute for all bills or
the subject, "a bill to reduce the rate of
interest on written contracts to per
cent" It is sure to pass both houses.
Resolutions of thanks to members o
congress who voted for the new pension
bill, and to urge the granting of pensions
TO survivors of the Mexican and Black
Hawk wars, were adopted.
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SPECIAL n T1CES.
coNsUMPr1vEs TAKE NOTICE

SONS " NIX 4N GS Ann NIL 1S61
Every moment of delay makes your case more
hopeless, aud much depends on the judcious
choice OF a remedy. The amount of testimony in
favor OF DR.. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, as a cure
for Consumption, far exceeds all that can be
brought to support the pretentions of any other
medicine. see DR.. Schencks 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 Syrup
alone has cured mary, as these evidences will
show; but the cure is often promoted by the EN-.
ployment Of two other remedies which Dr.Schencl
provides for the purpose. These additional RENE
dies are Sch encks Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrak
Pills. By the timely use of these medicines, &C
cording to directions, DR.. Schenck certiies tina
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.
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THE BLoDaETT INVESTIGATION

CHICAGO, Feb, 8. 3.-Continuation of the
testimony of Register Hibbard:-
Witness always tried to make
as honest and complete reports as
possible; consulted carefully with the
judge and other lawyers on the matter and
who agreed as to the construction of the
law. He had never stated that Judge
Blodgett construed the law for him, al
though that was fact, for he considered
that Blodgett had enough trouble of his
own, but was touched at the manhood of
Judge Biodgett in assuming before the
grand jury the responsibility for the Regis
ter's construction. He wished now that he
had been indicted for perjury, as he could
defend and exonerate himself, and it would
have obviated this charge against Judge
Blodgett.
In the afternoon the defense put on rec
ord the resolutions of the Bar Association,
declaring confidence 10 Hibbard, and the
memorialists stated that the Association
| by the minutes,
W. Fl. Bradley, clerk of the circuit
court, testified that he had in 1875 doubted
the correctness Of Uibbard's manner o!
making reports, but accepted Judge Blod
gett's Interpretation as correct as matter
of course. Never heard the Judge allud,
to it. He testified TO the general honesty
of Hibbard's reports and conduct.
| The memorialists read charge third
that Judge Bio0gett had borrowed an(
converted to his own personal use money
belonging TO the registry of his court. Be
fore considering this the first charge wa
closed IN by calling Florsheim, Weather
ell and Sisson, who testified that they haI
received from Heaing $4,000 to proven
them, as creditors Of the Germanja Ipsur
ance Company, from obiectiog to the al
raugement by which his notes were dis
posed Of; did not know that this was don
by any arrangement with Judge BloGget
{ or Assignee Woke.
General Leake, Vocke's law partner, ties
tilted that he regarded Hessing insoIvent
, hopelcssly involved in the manufacturin
j company's affairs Judge Blodgett kne'
e thoroughly the condition of Hessing froI
} the number Of judicial proceedings befor
5 him. aud did wisely 10 entering judgmen
l. for making a private sale on an executio
l. at that time wouldn't have realized a cen
Judge Blodgett has prepared his answt
ls to the third charge against him. He d.
e clares it utterly untrue, and says in Oh
" two instances has he borrowed money f
l. personal use, each time from assignees
y whom he has given his note for a vel
j. short period, and in one case at least vii
le interest. He repaid the amounts in bo
10 cases.
Adjourned.
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XIV CONGRESS.
SENATE,


WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Senator Maxey.
from the Committee on Postofhces, report
ed an amendment to the postofhce appro-
priation bill, establishing steamship lines
between New York and Rio Janeiro, via
Norfolk, and another between New Or
leans and Rio via Galveston, allowing
subsidy of $150,00O per anuUm to each.
Referred.
Senator Cameron, Of Wisconsin, from
the Committee on Elections, submit
ted the majority report signed by the Re-
publican mem bers, declaring David I.
Corbin duly elected Senator from South
Carolina. Senator Hill, from the same
committee, submitted the minority report,
signed by the Democratic members, in IA
vor of the incumbent. NJ. G. Butler. Both
reports were ordered printed and placed on
the calender. Senator Matthews from the
committee on foreign relations, reported
| back number of petitions in regard to
claims of citizens Of the United States
against Nicaragua, with a resolution pro-
yiding for committee OF five senators tt
sit during the recess, and inquire into The
Iclaims fer indemnity for lives of relatives
Imprisonment, &c., and 10 what exteu
|
Placed on the calender.
Senator morrill,, from the committee OF
finance, reported, With an amendment, th'
house bill to authorize the issue of certIh
Gates Of dappslt in aid of funding the pub
R lie debt Placed on the calender.
: Senator Edmunds said at the first or
Il DortuBity ne would cali up the joint resC
luton proposing an amendment TO the cor
stitutiOn, prohibiting the payment of ella u
o. disoyal persons for property injured G
destroyed in the late war.
Senator Window said Friday night
would call up bis resolution, in regard
emigration Of the colored people, and sui
n nit some remarks.
~ Senator Coke favored constructing raj
Y, road in Texas to the Rio Grande.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The house cor
nittee on public buildings aud groun
recommends an appropriation of $250,0(
I for the restoration Of the Patent Office.
Commissioner Hoyt urges the passa
of Scales bill providing for the consolid
tion of the Indian tribes, whereby "A re
M ervations and sc agents will be reduced
1R' 10 reservations and agents.
70: WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The house
committee of the whole on the army a
- preparation bill, defeated by a large n
iority the amendment reducing the arr
to $4,000.
The house, 10 committee OF the who
. rejected the amendments reducing
. army to 900 and 10000 men. The VI
was us noes, &c ayes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-04
WORKTNGMEN.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after winter of relaxation, your sys-
tenn needs cleansing and strengthening to
prevent an attack of Ague, Bilious or
spring sickness that will unfit you for a
seasons work. You will save time, much
sickness and great expense, if you will, use
one bottle of Hop Bitters in your family
this month. Don't wait. See other col
umn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-04
4 CURE FOR ALL !!
| HOLLOWAYS OINTMENT

Possessed of this REMEDY, Every Man may be
hi. own Doctor. Ii may be rubbed into the
svstem. so as TO reach ,any Internal complaint;
bv tbese means it cured Sores or Ulcers in the
THROAT. STOMACH. LIVER, sPINa, or other
parts. II is an Infallible Remedy for BAD LEGS
Ran nREAsTs. Contracted or Stiff Joints, GoUT
RHEITMATIsM. and all Skin Diseases.
IMPORTANT CAUTION None are genuine m uIllgss sh
the sfrnafare of }. HAYDOCK, as agent LOT w ~
limited states surrounds each box OF the TUE az
Sintment Boxes al 25 cents 62 cents, ano . eacn
rx-Tbere is considerable saving by taking lhe
larger sizes. HOLLOWAY y O0'' Ne"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-04
rha corhin.Rut1ar Case.

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a meeting of the
Senate Committee on Elections, is called
for tomorrow morning, when formal vote
will be taken on the Corbin-Butler case
The Republican members. it is understood,
will unite in a majority report prepared by
Senator Cameron. of Wisconsin. asserting
Corbin is entitled to the seat now occupied
by Butler. The Democratic members will
sign Senator Hills minority report,
taking the ground that Butler was legally
elected, and having been admitted to the
seat the matter is now readiudicated.
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MAGICAL BEAUTIFIER.
THE FRIEND OF ALL!
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS. |

These famous Pills PURIFY the BLOOD, and
act most Powerfully, yet Soothingly, on the
LIVER, STOMACH, KIDNEYS and BOWELS
giving TONE, ENERGY, and VIGoR TO the
whole system, They are wonderfully ehlca-
cious IL all ailments Incidental TO FEMALES
Young or old, and as a general FAMILY MED
ICINE, for the cure of most complaints they are
unequalled.
IMPORTANT CAUTIoE.-NOne are genuine unless
the sigpature Of j HAYDoCK, as agent ior tht
United States surrounds each box OF flLs HIie
Ointment. Boxes at 2S cents, 62 CENTS anu q eaeh
ER-There is considerable saving by taxing tn'
larger sizes. HOLLOWAY q TO-, NC" ~ a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-04
The Reno Case.

CHICAGO. Feb. S.--Col. Benteen testi
fed that be believed Custer had conducted
the battle badly.
Lieut.. W. s. Edgerlg of the 7th cavalry,
testified that Reno's conduct was excited
when he first saw the Indians Clusters
firing was distinctly heard from the Reno
headquarters aud lasted three quarters OF
an hour There was no reason to believe
Custer aud his officers disgracetully
abandoned their mea.