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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
The Democracy Agreed and the Issue
Accented

Fosters IN. H. Democrat
There is one question on which no two
democrats differ, and that question has
been selected by the republican managers
as the central idea of the campaign of
1880. A year aud half before that can
vass will be formally opened by the as
semi bling of national conventions, it has
been virtually inaugurated by Mr.. Blaine
and other statesmen of his party 1t was
demonstrated in 1876 that Republicans
were in the minority on the popular, as
well as the electoral vote. All that was
needed to insure their overwhelming de-
feat was democratic unity This unity
and that defeat are made certain now.
These gentlemen propose to make the is
sues growing out of the war last through
another four years. They propose to re-
kindle the fires of sectional animosity, and
to attack the theory of local self govern
ment
TIE democracy holds that the war end
ed long ago; that sectional hate should
have ceased long ago, and that every in
terest Of our people demands that this agl-
tation should be brought to an end. As
one man, the entire democratic party,
with thousands of reinforcements, will
up III SUAu p1dldDA " LA4SCb NhAo
bloody shirt" issue and settle it so effec-
tuaIy that it will stay settled. Holding in
allegiance their differences upon other
points less vital to the peace and prosper
ity of the country, they will meet the re-
publicans on the paramount issues select
ed, and will sweep from power a party
that extends its force in striving to perpet-
uate strife and keep up the bitter animos-
tiles of war half a generation after the
last soldier has returned to his civic pur-
suits and his allegiance to the old flag.
Not tue least among the surprises that
await tae bloody shirt agitators, will be
the deiections of thousands Of republicans
whose business interests are ,jeopardized
and a sense of justice violated by this
ceaseless stife. They will join the party
of peace 10 It's fnal, triumphant crusade
against the party of the bloody shirt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
Chapin's Buchupaiba.

The new and remarkably successful
remedy in genital urinary, kidney and
bladder affections, is rapidly superced-
ing all other preparations It's remark
able power and soothing nature, pro-
ducing quick relief and sure cure. Its
economy and simplicity (requiring no
medical fees and its unvarying GER
tainty,i it is attracting attention every
where, and is snow employed largely by
the profession. In cases of impure or
diseased discharges, "Chapin's Injection
Fleur" is to be used with Buchu
paiba.' and to remove any taint oi
mercury or syphilis that may exist il
the system from past illness, use
''Chapin's Constitution Bitter Syrup
Sold by DRUGGISTS at ST. each by ex
press on receipt Of price. Advice free
See circular with bottles. Address f
S. Wells, 50 Barclay street, New FORK
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
PANIcXY EXCITEMENT IN ENGLAND
run on Branch of the Bank of England
Caused by Accident

LONDON, Jan. l7.-An enormous crowd
has assembled IN front of the bank of the
London and County Banking Company on
Lombard street. Great excitement pre-
walls over reported run on the bank.
dispute about cab fare in front of
the bank attracted crowd; this was about
ii o'clock. 1t soon began to be noised
abroad that the bank was in trouble and
the crowd increased. A genuine rnn ON
the bank was begun and the street ever
since has been blocked with peonle A
corps of policemen is keeping order There
IS no unusual excitement inside the bank
The bank has good many branches in
the suburbs, and the rum0r spreading nav
cause such drain on cash as to bring the
concern into difficulty.
LONDON, Jan. 17.-The United States
sailing ship, Constitution, went ashore ear
ly this morning on Bonand Point, near
Swanagee, England. A steam tug has
been sent to her assistance. The ship was
on her way from Havre to New York. Her
majesty's ship Warrior has gone to her as.
sistance.
Troops left Candahar by the Cabul gate
on the eighth inst. The mail from Herat
for Mir Afzul, late governor of Ghuzee
was captured. Thelan Ghilzai is reported
without garrison, anarchy, it is said
prevails at Cabul.
Thomas w. Rocker & Co., Glamorgan
shire, iron masters, failed. They owe tht
Bristol & West of England bank six hund
red thousand pounds.
| FRANCE.
PARIS, Jan. 1.-THE ministerial state
ment has generally created an unfavorabl
impression.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
XIV CONGRESS
SENATE.

WARRINGTON, Jan. l7.-Mr. Salisbury
submitted a resolution calling upon the
secretary Of the treasury for information
as to the amount Of the commission, or
other compensation paid bankers, brokers,
syndicates or individuals for services in ne
gotiating the sale Of United States bonds
or securities, from 1852 TO the present
time; also as to what amount has been
paid to any such persons for services rem
dered in refunding any of the bonds or Sc
curities of the United States from 1862 to
the present time; also as to what amount
has been paid to any such persons for ser
vices rendered in refunding any of the
bonds of the United States and also whetk-
er interest has been paid on called bonds
and at the same time paid on bonds sold
to redeem such bonds; how much double
interest has been paid on each class OF
bonds, and how much money has been al
lowed TO remain on deposit in the national
banks designated as repositories
Discussion arising, the resolution was
laid over.
At the conclusion of the morning bust
ness, the bill to amend the patent laws was
considered.
The credentials of senator Houston, ol
Alabama were presented.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
ILLINOIS.

SpRINGFIELD, Jan. 16.-A meeting OF
State Attorneys TO consider amendments
to the criminal code and consult regarding
the amendment of practice laws was
held to-day, pursuant to the call Of the At
torney General About thirty were pres
ent and after a general discussion of the
criminal code, committee was appointed
to draft an amendment to be presented to
the meeting Tomorrow for consideration
The principal topics discussed were vag-
raney and misdemeanors
The mayors convention concluded its
session to-day after peIteeting bills tC
amend the revenue laws, township organ
ization and road and bridge Law, and ether
laws affecting the government OF cities
towns aud villages. The most important
change suggested is that town assessors
should hold Office for four years,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE president
nominated Alex. B. Hogan, of Maryland,
associate justice of the supreme court OF
the District of Columbia.
Representative Singleton has introduced
in the house bill to provide for the pay
ment of the southern nail contractors. 1t
authorizes the payment of so per cent Of
all such claims as have been audited, and
whatever balance remaining out of the
amount appropriated, namely, 1915, 600
after such payments, shall be held for one
year 10 meet any claims which may here
after be audited. The balance then re-
manning to be divided among the claim
ants.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE senate
committee on territories to-day heard argU
ments upon the adysabiiity OF bringing th'
Indian territory under the civil form o
| government.
The house went into committee Of tn
whole on the private calendar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17

The three last United States censuses
show that the valuations of real and per-
soual estate in all the States and Territor-
les, exclusive of Government property,
Increased from $7,1S5, 780,22S in 1850, to
SIC, ,l59. 9.6l6,068, in 1860, and to $50068,-
5l8,507 in 1870. 1t is thus patent that
this country, despite the ruinous extrava
gance of corrupt Republican mismanage-
ment, and other drawbacks, bids fair ere
many years to become the richest country
10 the world. Much as the working class
es-and to these all. rich and poor, here
belong-have suffered lately from hard
times, they are already far better off in
the United States than anywhere in the
old world. America is the realizable Ut
opia of the foreign Immigrant laborer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
4 CURE F1R ALL !
| HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT |

possossed of this REMEDY, Every Man may De
bis own Doctor. 1t may be rubbed into the
system, so as to reach any in'erhnt oO - che
by these means 1t cures Sores OF oloe-o - -
THROAT, STOMACH. LIVER, SPIN VI U,1 TnS
80 t;s an Ipfallible Remedy for BAD LEds
pAH ppEAsTs. Contracted or Stiff joints, GoUT
RHEUMATISM and all Skin Diseases
IMPORTANT CAUTIoN-None are gengdnef gent for the
ITi,e5 states surrounds each box OF the ms
0int@ent' Boxes at 25 cents, 62 cents ano eaSn
psy-Tbere ia considerable saving by tak1ng Yt tne
~ sSn airas HOLLOWAY IL Co., New AorAf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
CErrxZEAI.

CHEYENNE, d. T. Jan. l6.-A passen-
ger on the coach from the Dorth to-day re-
ports that on Tuesday party OF soldiers
found the bodies of two unknown men near
Ft. Laramie, on the Ft. McKinnie road.
One was hanging to tree aud tue other
lying on the ground 1t is supposed that
they we're horse or cattle thieves hanged
by ranchmeu, who being short OF rope
hanged one, and when dead cut him down
and hanged the other
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
FEELS YOUNG AGAIN.

My mother was afflicted long time
with Neuralgia aud dull, heavy, inactive
condition of the whole system; headache
nervous prostrat;on, and was almost help
less. No physicians or medicines did her
any good. Tree months ago she began
to use Hop Bi:ters, with such good effect
that she seems and feels young again, al
though over 70 years old. We think
| there is no other medicine fit to use IN the
family, "A lady, in Providence. r. l.,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS,
THE FRIEND OF ALI
HOLLOWAYS PILLS. |

These famous Pills PURIFY the BLOOD and
oc, most Powerfully, yet soothingly, on the
LIVER, STOMACH, KIDNEYS and Bo" ELS ;
giving TONE, ENERGY, and VIGoR TO the
whole system. They are wonderfully c1lGa-
clone il. all ailments Incidental to FEMALES
Young or old. and as general FAMILY NED
fcINE. for the cure OF most complaints they are
unequalled.
I,,porrANT CAUTION None are genuine .llllIss w :
,bc aionature OF j. HAYDoCK, as agent ioi - ~
ITni+ed states surrounds each box Oh aaIs nih
Sint,ent Boxes at % cents, 81 cents, ana D e"en
.--r,,o-o % considerable saving by taking tht
larger sizes. hobLu"Ai " ~ -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
The Cobb-Bishop Murder Trial Ended
LErs. Cobb gets In prisonznsnt fo~ Like.

Norwich, Conn, Jan. l7.-Mrs Kate
NJ. Cobb has been adjudgod guilty OF poi
soning her husband and sentenced to im~
prisOnment for life.
(NoTE.-A condensed statement of this
case will he found il our inside columns
The verdict is without doubt justifable,
the only mistake, if any, being that it is
too light.-Ed. ARGUs.)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
g.be best ana most Economical

Housekeepers are giving the cheap,
aduterated baking powder wide berth"
and why? Because experience has taught
them that an absolutely pure, full
strength, full weight article, such as
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, which never
fails to produce light, wholesome, and
nutritious biscuits. rolls. mullins, waffles,
and griddle cakes of all kinds is by far
the cheapest and the most economical.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
rrisaouri nefusee to Pnll pown her YES

ST. LOUIS, Jan. I7.-Tbe vote by which
George G. Vest was nominated for United
States senator in the democratic caucus
last night was: Vest II, Glover 43,
Phelps Z, Allen 4, Hardin 4. Great en-
thusiasm followed the nomination. Mr.
Vest was serenaded, and quite number
of prominent gentlemen made congratua
tory sneecbes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
PEuGsYLVANIk.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 1.-The Cover
uor's procIamation announcing the names
of the members of congress chosen at the
late election indicates the name OF Robert
Klat, democrat, from Plymouth district
This district has been disputed hitherto
by Gen. Albright, republican.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
BLANC ILLUSION
FOB THE COMPLEXION.

Is recommended as a necessary accompaniment to
every lady's toilet.
1T impars the natural smoothness and delicacy of
! youth to the complexion; not alone obscuring
al blemishes, but giving tone and vitality to the
texture of the skin. 1t cannot be elassed among
ordinary Lily Whites or face powders, but is pre-
pared with view to meet the special wants Of the
most refined and fastidious lady Nothing enters
into its composition hut the most strictly pure in
gradients, and all of harmless nature. These Pc
culiarities have insured for ii the patronage Of
ladies of the highest social circles who for years
have used it exclusively. Ii mas done much to dis.
spate the prejudice against the use of articles to
enhance female beauty.
1t lie put up in handsome metal boxes, is deli
ciously perfumed, and retails at 50 cents.
HENRY TETLOW,
Nos. 1a2 and 124 Arch Street, -. PHILADELPHIA
For sale by JOHN BENssTox, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
uEW ZOE

New York, Jan. 17.-The Grand Cen
tral Bank, a small concern, has closed its
doors; cause no business.
BUFFALO, Jan. l7.-Live stock ship
mepts have been resumed All through
stock will nrohably get away tonight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Indicatious for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys. stationary, or slowly rising tenn
perature, variable winds, mostly from east
TO south; slowly falling barometer and
partIy cloudy, or cloudy weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17

POND'S EXTRACT is a remarkable pro-
duction meeting a universal want. 1t can
be safely used by any pcrsyn. It is not
poisonous, and it holds power myster-
iously in sympathy with the human organ
ism. It arrests inflammation at once,
soothing and healing from its first appli-
cation. When it is first applied to a
feverish wound. it leaves an impression
on the mind neUer to be forgotten 1t can.
not fail to awake in the afflicted one :ht
most satisfactory emotion of gratitude
PoND's EXTRACT is ouly sold in bottles
Of three sizes. Beware of limitations
Ask for POND's EXTRACT-take DO other
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
EIRE.

CHICAGO, Jan. ia fire at Grundy
ypntre Iowa. this morning. destroyed
,;gbt business houses, including two banks
and the most office; loss estimated at S4o,-
lnn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. I6.-The house
went into committee Of the whole on
the bill organizing the Mississippi River
Improvement Commission. and providing
Tor the improvement of that river md the
protection Of Its aliuvial lands.
Mr.. Gibson gave notice that be would,
if he had an opportunity, offer as sub
s.tute an amendment appropTiating 81,
800, 900 for the Improvement of the Mis-
9 ssippi from the head passes of that river
to the mouth of the Illinois river.
Mr. Reagan gave notice that he would
offer an amendment directing the com
missiOners to take into consideration the
practicability Of improving the Mississippi
by opening additional outlets for the flow
of that river into the gulf.
Mr.. Robertson, cf Louisiana, spoke in
favor of the bill. The origin of the late
scourge, which had traversed the south,
might be attributable to the overflow of
the Mississippi. followed by hot summer.
Mr.. Ellis submitted an amendment as q
substitute appropristing 81, 4,850,000 fol
the purpose of repairing the levees of the
| Mississippi and improving the navigation
OF that river, such money to be expended
under the direction of the chief of eugi
neers of the army.
| Mr.. Chalmers said that with the Mis-
sissippi river improved the south coalC
supply tie whole Union with sugar ant
with cotton. He hoped congress woult
cone to the rescue Of commerce,
Mr.. Robertson proposed that the debat
shall be continued next Wednesday eve
ming, the previous question to be the
seconded and vote taken Thursday.
. The committee rose and the orde
asked by Robertson was made by the house
Mr.. Cobb introduced bill TO authoriz
the local taxation of legal tender notes.
The senate amendments to the hous
D bill for the division Of the western iudici:
district OF Missouri was concurred iu.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17

DIAMOND.-The best in the world
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY's
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad a few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
(trade mark as there are worthless imita-
tions offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by Dr.. A. T. EvoRY & Co.,
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. U. Box
5O62, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. so cents a Bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
Miners Idle

Porrsv1LLE, Pa. Jan. 1.-THE miners
in the Girardvllle district are all idle the
men refusing to work until the two months
wages, now due, is paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
CONSPICUOUS.

HARTFORD, Jan. l7.-Ihe repq6liean
.ncnp mnHia has % nominated Q. Ii. Platt United
States senator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
New York Market.
NEW YORK, Jan. II,
COMMERCIAL.

L.
Wheat-Quiet; No amber Feb 071a.
Rye-Dull; western 5505S
Corn-Quiet; western mixed As.
Oats-Firm; mixed western 31032.
PoIk-Firm; 65.
Lard-Firmer; I7K
Whisky-1 1O1z
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
Last NIGHTS Dispatches.
XIV CONGRESS.
SENATE,


WASHINGTON, Jan. l6.-The pension
bill, passed on the 18th, reads as follows:
That all pensions which have been grant
ed under the general laws regulating pen
SONS or may hereafter be granted in conse-
quence of death from cause which origin
ated in the United States service during
the continuance of the late war of the re-
bellion or in consequence OF wounds, inju-
ries or disease received or contracted in
said service during said war of the rebel
lion, shall comme from the date of dis
charge from said service of the person on
whose account the claim has been or here
after may be granted, or from the termin-
alton of the right of priority to such pen
sion; provided, the rate of pension for the
intervening time for which arrears Of pen
sions are hereby granted shall be the same
per month for which the pension was orig
inally granted.
Sec. 2. That the commissioner of pen
slons is hereby authorized and directed to
adopt such rules and regulations for the
payment OF arrears of pensions hereby
granted as Will be necessary to cause to be
paid 10 such pensioners, or, if the pension
er snall have died, to the person or persons
entltled 10 the same, all such arrears of
pension as the pensioner may be or would
have been entitled to under the act.
Fec 3. That section 4,717, revised sta
tutes which provides that no claims for
pension not prosecuted to successful issue
within five years from the date of filipe
| the same shall be admitted without record
ed evidence from the war or navy depart
ment of the injury or disease which re
suited in theinability or death of the person
on whose account the claim is made; pro
vided, that 10 any case Oh which the limi
tation prescribed by this section bars furth
er prosecution Of the claim the claiman
may present through the pension Office t.
the adjutant general of the army, or sur
geon general of the navy, evidence that The
disease or injury which resulted in tht
disability or death Of the person on whose
account the claim is made originated in thI
service and 10 the line of duty, and if suct
evidence is deemed satisfactory By the off
Ger to whom it may be submitted, he shal
cause record of the fact so proved to b.
made and copy of the same transmitted
to the commissioners of pensions and thu
bar to the prosecution Of the claims shall
thereby be removed, and the same is here
by repealed.
Sec. f. No claim agent or other persol
shall be entitled to receive any comDensa
ton for services in making application fo
arrears Of pensions.
Sec. 5. That all the acts or parts c
acts so far as they may conflict with til
provisions of this act be and the same ar
hereby repealed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17

Warerooms No. 81 Chambers aud 81 Re de Streets
NEW YORK.
HORACE DURRIE s. CO., Agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17
Health and Happiness

Health and happiness are priceless Wealth to their
possessors, and yet they are within the reach o
every one who will use
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17

Homeopathic Medicire Co.
Office and Depot, 109 Fulton street, New York.
Sold in Rock Island by Benser & Thomas, Ottt
Grojan, C-lSpeidel, and E. Breunert mwf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-17

PARIS, Jan. l7.-The ministerial state,
ment has generally created an unfavorable
impression.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-18
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

The following is the calendar of this Court
for the present, March, term:
Cole Silver Mining Company VS.. Virginia
and Gold Hill Water Company.
w. Arlington VS.. F. L. Castle, ct ais.
Charles Virgins VS.. Meadow Valley Min
lug Company.
Phoebe West Extension Mining Company
Vi. Raymond & Ely Mining Company.
N. Wines vs.. Newark Silver Mining Com
pany.
H M Montgomery vs. Pacific Wood,
Lumber and ,Flume Company,
J. Fl. Adams ct ais. vs. L. R. Bradley ct ais
F. G. Eugstrom vs.. Manhattan S. NJ. Co.
81. 7. Creswell VS.. Centous Con. d. Co.
George Lee VS.. F. w. Clute ct ais
S. P. Scaniker ct ais vs. Woodville Con
NJ. Co.
Victor A. Milo vs.. Pacific Wood, Lumber
snd Flume Company.
Eureka Con. M. Co. Va Richmond Con
H. Co.
Frank Shrier VS.. Platt and Rich.
George Bennett VS.. c. P. r. R. Co ct ais
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-18
WEATHERSBY'S FROLIQUES.

These burlesque stars of the first magnl-
tude, who were here during the holidays and
gave such excellent and unrivalled perform
ances, will appear again at the Opera House
next week Since leaving here they have
been playing to crowded houses in San Fran
cisco. The press of that city is lavish with
encomiums expressive of the excellence of
their exhibitions. Night after night there
was no standing room. Without any ques-
ton of doubt, the Weathersbys are the most
accomplished, original and amusing bur-
lesquers that have ever appeared upon any
stage Notice will be given in these col
nmns when seats can be reserved.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-18
HIGHwAYMEN ON THE BoDIE ROAD

Richard Dryer, travelling salesman for
San Francisco house, came in on the Bodie
stage Sunday afternoon, and reports that a
few days since a teamster was robbed of his
horses and $50 in coin, on the road between
Bodie and Bridgeport. 1t is estimated that
that section of the country abounds in des-
perate characters of all grades who will stop
at nothing to get money. Travellers are
warned against taking large sums of money
or other valuables with them, as they are in
constant danger of being relieved of their
possessions, until a few salutary examples
are made of some of the evil doors.